By Brian Shupe A recent decision of the Vermont Supreme Court made news by effectively…
Category: Legislative
VNRC, VTTU Fight to Ensure Morrisville Hydroelectric Project Protects Water Quality, Fish Habitat and Recreation
The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) and the Vermont State Council of Trout Unlimited (VTTU)…
VNRC Weighs in on Slate of Water Quality Issues
It’s been a busy month for VNRC’s water program, responding to a suite of initiatives…
VNRC Recommendations for Vermont’s New Energy Planning Framework
Working with legislators this session, VNRC, our partners, and activists succeeded in passing S.230 –…
10th Anniversary of the Vermont Forest Roundtable
10 years ago VNRC convened the first Forest Roundtable to bring people together who share…
VNRC Comments on Proposed Required Agricultural Practices
These comments were submitted to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets on July…
Gov. Candidates Debate on Environmental Issues a Success
Over 200 people showed up to hear Republican and Democratic candidates for Governor grapple with…
This Year’s Big Victories and Big Picture for Vermont’s Forests
By Brian Shupe In Vermont, we sometimes fail to see the forests for the trees,…
Great News for Renewable Energy in Vermont
Yesterday, the Vermont Legislature successfully fixed and passed legislation to correct unintended errors in the…
We did it! Forest Bill H.857 Becomes Law
Today marks a milestone day for Vermont’s forests and forestland owners. H.857 – a bill…
VNRC, VCV Weigh in on Hazardous Waste and Groundwater Protection Rules
The Vermont Natural Resources (VNRC) and Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) submit the following comments…
VNRC Statement on Passage of Bill That Promotes Healthy Forests
Statement from Jamey Fidel, Forest and Wildlife Program Director for Vermont Natural Resources Council: “VNRC applauds…