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New Report Lays Out a Roadmap to Reduce Pesticide Use and Protect Public Health, Water, and Wildlife in Vermont
Montpelier, VT —The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) released a new report today that outlines…
Environmental Common Agenda 2026
Vermont is facing unprecedented times. Federal funding and bedrock environmental laws that help ensure a…
Climate Dispatch 1/9/2026: Welcome Back!
Welcome back to the weekly Climate Dispatch! We hope you had a restful holiday season…
Connecting Environment, Affordability, and Community in 2026
As Vermont enters the 2026 legislative session, we do so at a moment where environmental…
David Mears on how proper land management planning can boost Vermont’s climate resilience
When we think about what resilient communities look like in 2025, much of what we…
Vermont Farm’s Pesticide Use Contaminates Lake Champlain Tributaries
CLF, VNRC sue Vorsteveld operation for ongoing clean water violations December 16, 2025 (Montpelier, VT)…
A Banner Year for Removing Dams and Reconnecting Rivers in Vermont
What do the communities of Ripton, Barre Town, Tunbridge, Newport Town, Berkshire, West Dover, Springfield,…
Aquatic Ecologist Kate Buckman on balancing the needs of humans and nature in our waterways
For the entirety of her career path, Kate Buckman has been committed to studying the…
The Clean Water Act Lawsuit Against Vorsteveld Farm’s Toxic Dumping
On October 16, 2025, Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) notified…
We’re Looking for our 2026 Mollie Beattie Intern
There’s an exciting opportunity at Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) this summer for a graduate-level…
VNRC Completes Youngs Brook Dam Removal in West Rutland
Montpelier, Vermont – VNRC is excited to announce that the removal of Youngs Brook dam…

