Vermont’s House of Representatives successfully voted to override Governor Scott’s veto of the Global Warming…
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Groups Call on Legislature to Override Governor’s Veto of Landmark Climate Bill
Bill Would Cut Climate Pollution and Strengthen Vermont Communities September 15, 2020 (Montpelier, VT) —…
Vermont Legislature Passes Groundbreaking Climate Bill
Bill moves to Governor with overwhelming legislative support Vermont’s House of Representatives passed the Global…
VNRC Presents Arthur Gibb Award for Individual Leadership to Peter Gregory
Peter Gregory, AICP, Executive Director of Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC) in Woodstock, Vermont, is…
Environmental advocates call for implementation of critical clean water rule
Clean water rule will achieve Vermont’s water quality obligations and protect state’s tourist economy Montpelier,…
New bill helps protect Vermont watersheds
Act H.833, a new bill that will help the state protect its surface waters, has…
VNRC and partners raise concerns about Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) budget cuts
Today, VNRC and partners (Conservation Law Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, Lake Champlain Committee, Vermont Council…
Breaking: Vermont Senate Votes to Approve Critical Climate Bill
*Update, 6/26: Final reading vote on 6/26 was 23-5 in favor of GWSA. A coalition…
VNRC Awards 3 New Small Grants for Smart Growth
VNRC is pleased to announce the recent awards of Small Grants for Smart Growth to…
VNRC stands among those calling for racial justice, accountability, and an end to racist violence
The Vermont Natural Resources Council’s commitment to clean air and water; clean, affordable energy; accessible…
Advocates urge Vermont legislators to proactively address equity issues in COVID-19 response and recovery
Montpelier, VT –– This week a group of organizations fighting for a clean and healthy…
Vermont Senate passes bill to protect Vermont firefighters and families from toxic chemicals
Today, the Vermont Senate passed legislation (S.295) to ban PFAS and other toxic chemicals from…