Three things: the role of clean water in climate resilience, celebrating Legislative wins for the…
Category: Forests and Wildlife
Vermont House Overwhelmingly Votes to Advance Community Resilience and Biodiversity Protection Bill (H.126)
Montpelier – Today, in a major win for the protection of Vermont’s forests, wildlife and…
Two Things: Legislative Update and Fare-Free Transit
Two things: Lots going on in the legislature this week, and a story about Marlena,…
Vermont Forest Future Community Engagement Sessions
The Vermont Forest Future (a strategic roadmap led by the VT Department of Forests, Parks,…
Two Things: Intact Forests and Smart Growth
Two things: We need to be thinking about forest conservation and smart-growth design as two sides of the…
Why is Vermont’s Administration Back-Peddling on Addressing the Climate Crisis?
The following is a commentary by Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council It…
Upcoming Sustainable Communities Events, Resources, and Opportunities
Sustainable communities that are inclusive, diversified, and connected are key to strengthening the resilience of…
Two Things: With Darkness Comes Light
Two things: With darkness, comes light—tomorrow is the Winter Solstice. And even on the shortest…
The biggest wildlife bill in 50 years is almost out of time – and it needs Vermont’s support
The following is a commentary co-authored by Brian Shupe, Executive Director of the Vermont Natural…
Zoe Richards, Burlington, VT
Zoe Richards, Chair of the Burlington Conservation Board and Director of Burlington Wildways, is the…
New Data Layers Add Social Variables to Vermont Conservation Design Planning Tool
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department announced a significant upgrade to its BioFinder planning and…
VNRC Applauds Improved Public Input and Reduced Road Building in the Green Mountain National Forest
The US Forest Service recently issued a decision to reduce the amount of road building…