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President Biden announces new commitment to meeting more stringent greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets
Today, President Biden announced a new commitment to meeting more stringent greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, in line with what the latest climate science requires. This commitment to science and…
We’re Looking for our 2025 Mollie Beattie Intern
There’s an exciting opportunity at VNRC this summer for a graduate level student—or a recent graduate with a natural resources or law degree—who intends to pursue a career in environmental…
Commentary: Vermonters Deserve Communities that are Affordable, Clean, and Healthy
December 18th, 2024 – As 2024 draws to a close, I resolve to start the new year with both optimism and determination to protect the things we care about. At…
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Julie Wolcott
Member and retired dairy farmerVNRC works on collaborative solutions to existing and potential environmental issues. I trust them to speak out and up for policies, rules and legislation that protect all of Vermont’s natural resources and promote healthy communities of people, animal life, forests, and waterways.
Gianna Petito
Grants Coordinator, Clean Water Initiative Program at the Vermont Department of Environmental ConservationI'm so impressed with how VNRC is championing dam removals across the state. Their depth of technical knowledge and ability to foster partnerships make them a great advocate for aquatic habitat connectivity and flood resilience.
Amy Seidl
Former VNRC board member, author, and educatorVNRC has a long history of convening Vermonters who care about environmental protection. I deeply appreciate that VNRC leverages this role to gain greater support for environmental stewardship and the human health and well-being that is intimately tied to it.