Clean Water
VNRC is a leader in the protection, restoration, and enhancement of Vermont’s water resources, which are irreplaceable elements of the state’s landscape and natural heritage. Caring for our waters is increasingly important to maintain Vermont’s resilience in a changing climate and amid the threat posed by toxic chemicals, including pesticides, to our drinking water.
At A Glance
Stewarding Clean Water and Drinking Water
Protecting Vermont's rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, and groundwater
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Building Climate Resilience
Advancing legislation to strengthen our resilience, protect wetlands and river corridors, and support our communities in adapting to climate change
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Removing Unused and Unmaintained Dams
Restoring and reconnecting our rivers through dam removal across Vermont
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2025 Policy Priorities
In 2025, we are committed to protecting critical progress on our issues while welcoming new, innovative solutions to the most pressing issues facing Vermonters today, from climate resilience to affordability….
VNRC joins comments concerning Wilder Electric Project on the CT River
We recently signed on to comments developed by our partners at the Connecticut River Conservancy to highlight critical issues that Great River Hydro LLC has failed to address during the…
VNRC & clean water partners send joint letter to the Vermont Congressional delegation regarding the federal funding freeze
Re: Important Information about BIL – Water Projects Dear Senator Sanders, Senator Welch, and Representative Balint, We want to make you aware of how recent decisions by the Trump administration…
In November 2019, VNRC launched the Vermont Brewshed® Alliance (the "Brewshed") to engage craft breweries in protecting clean water. An extension of VNRC’s conservation efforts, the Brewshed is a mutually-beneficial partnership between breweries, pubs, and VNRC to engage our members and their patrons in protecting the clean water we all depend on.
Stay tuned for events and special collaborations with breweries across Vermont!
