Vermont must take action to clean up toxic chemicals in water February 14, 2019 (MONTPELIER,…
Category: Clean Water
The Water Caucus: Statement on Governor’s Budget Address
The Vermont Water Caucus is pleased that Governor Phil Scott recognized that Vermont must establish…
VNRC Petitions ANR to Amend Vermont Water Quality Standards (VWQS)
Petition Advocates for VWQS to Include Alternatives Analysis When Reviewing 33 U.S.C. § 401 Certification…
DEC Ecosystem Restoration Grant Funds VNRC Dam Removal Study
August 21, 2018 (Montpelier, VT) – The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) has completed a…
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 awarded dam removal grant
We’re thrilled to report that the Lake Champlain Basin Program awarded VNRC, a Free VT Rivers…
Legislative Wrap-Up, Summer 2018
Vermont’s 2018 legislative session ended on May 12, but Governor Scott called lawmakers back for a…
Brian Shupe: Governor fails at protecting the vulnerable
Don’t miss our executive director Brian Shupe in VTDigger this week, calling on Governor Phil…
Vermont House Issues Final Approval for Dam Safety and Drinking Water Protection Bill – H.554
Today, the Vermont House gave its final approval to H.554, a bill addressing dam safety and…
Vermont Legislature Passes Protections for Vermonters Exposed to Toxic Chemicals
On May 9, 2018, the Vermont Senate passed legislation to help Vermonters harmed by exposure to…
Urge Governor Scott to Strengthen Vermont’s Regulation of Toxic Chemicals
S.103 protects the health of Vermonters by requiring chemical testing of new wells and requiring…
Vermont House Approves S.103
Montpelier – The Vermont House gave final approval yesterday to a bill (S.103) that better protect…