It’s been a busy month for VNRC’s water program, responding to a suite of initiatives…
Category: Clean Water
Four Environmental Groups Formally Oppose the Licensing of Swanton Dam as a Hydroelectric Facility
July 18th, 2016–Today, the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Lake Champlain…
VNRC Comments on Licensing of Swanton Dam as a Hydroelectric Facility
These comments were to the United States of America Federal Energy Regulatory Commissionon July 18th,…
VNRC Comments on Proposed Required Agricultural Practices
These comments were submitted to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets on July…
VNRC Statement on EPA Issuance of Lake Champlain TMDL
June 20, 2016 Contact: Jon Groveman, VNRC Water Program and Policy Director, 802-223-2328 x111 EPA…
VNRC, TNC launch freevtrivers.org to highlight dam removal benefits
The Vermont Natural Resources Council and The Nature Conservancy are pleased to announce the launch…
VNRC, VCV Weigh in on Hazardous Waste and Groundwater Protection Rules
The Vermont Natural Resources (VNRC) and Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) submit the following comments…
VNRC Statement on Passage of Bill That Promotes Protections for Hazardous Waste
Statement from Jon Groveman, water and policy program director for Vermont Natural Resources Council: “VNRC…
Safeguarding Vermont’s Groundwater
By Brian Shupe The recent revelations that wells and groundwater in North Bennington and Pownal…
Working for You and the Planet on Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Today, VNRC is celebrating our commitment to the planet by representing your…
Groundwater Pollution in North Bennington
VNRC commends state officials for their rapid response to the water pollution and health emergency…
Gov. Signs H.35, the Clean Water Bill
Gov. Shumlin today signed H.35, a bill that sets the state on a course to…