VNRC and partners sent a letter to the House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish &…
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Advocates ask Governor Scott to prioritize public health and uphold environmental protections during COVID-19 crisis
Vermont environmental advocates sent a letter yesterday to Governor Phil Scott thanking him for his…
Vermont House passes Act 250 modernization bill that strengthens environmental protections in Vermont’s land use law
Montpelier, VT – Today the Vermont House of Representatives passed H.926, an Act 250 modernization…
VNRC and partners urge Vermont Representatives to support Act 250 modernization bill
On behalf of the Vermont Natural Resources Council, The Nature Conservancy in Vermont, Audubon Vermont,…
Vermont House passes Global Warming Solutions Act (H.688)
Vermont lawmakers took an important vote to address the climate crisis by passing the Global…
VNRC statement: Maintaining citizen access to Act 250
Maintaining citizen access and strong local involvement in Act 250 is a priority for VNRC.…
30 groups present 2020 plan for climate action in Vermont Legislature
Montpelier, VT – Today at the Vermont State House, 30 Vermont organizations representing business, youth,…
Vermont legislators take up landmark climate bill
Global Warming Solutions Act will slash greenhouse gas emissions January 10, 2020 (MONTPELIER, VT) – Today,…
Climate & transportation advocates react to State’s MOU for Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI)
Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI) Proposed Framework Would Result in Meaningful, Though Partial, Progress in…
VNRC Celebrates Water Quality Victory with Today’s Supreme Court Ruling
Vermont Supreme Court Rules that Clean Water Act and Vermont Water Quality Standards (VWQS) Do…
VNRC Launches Vermont Brewshed Alliance to Engage Breweries Around Clean Water
The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) announced today the launch of the Vermont Brewshed® Alliance…
Removal of Mill Pond Dam in Colchester is Complete
The removal of Mill Pond Dam on Indian Brook in Colchester is now complete. The…