The removal of Mill Pond Dam on Indian Brook in Colchester is now complete. The…
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We Support Youth-Led Global Climate Strikes!
This Friday, across the planet and across Vermont, young people will be taking a stand,…
Vermont Natural Resources Council Begins Colchester Dam Removal
Removal of Mill Pond Dam on Indian Brook in Colchester is now underway following a…
Vermont Senate Passes Groundbreaking Bill to Help Vermonters Harmed By Toxic Pollution
Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate passed a bill (S.37) that helps Vermonters who…
Climate Action Plan for 2019
Today, as part of a coalition of 25 advocacy groups, VNRC revealed a plan for acting on climate…
One Year After Creation of Climate Commission, We Expect Governor to Act
One year after the creation of the Climate Action Commission, VNRC and allies call for Governor…
Vermont’s Updated Health Advisory for Drinking Water is Just the Beginning
VNRC, VCV, and fellow advocates issued a statement after Vermont’s announcement this week that the…
VNRC and Advocates Respond to Inclusion of Four Vermont Towns on 2018 Watchlist of America’s Most Endangered Historic Places
Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation deemed the central Vermont towns of Royalton, Sharon,…
Commission on Act 250 Begins Public Forums Across Vermont
The Commission on Act 250: The Next 50 Years was established by the Vermont Legislature this…
EAN Releases 2017 Annual Report
According to the Energy Action Network (EAN)’s 2017 Annual Report, released today, Vermont is falling short…
VNRC Awards First Round of Small Grants to Organizations Making Smart Growth Efforts in VT
The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) is pleased to announce the first round of awards…
VNRC awarded dam removal grant
We’re thrilled to report that the Lake Champlain Basin Program awarded VNRC, a Free VT Rivers…