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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Two Things: Wainwright Dam removal complete + make your plan to vote
Two things: Two things: This week, we’re celebrating the completion of the Wainwright Dam removal and sharing a final reminder to vote on or before next Tuesday, November 5th! Stay informed, stay connected…
Press Release: VNRC & Partners Complete Wainwright Dam Removal
For the first time in 219 years, Tributary 10 is flowing freely into Otter Creek. Contractors completed construction on the Wainwright Dam removal on Oct. 9, which reconnected the tributary…
Two Things: Annual Meeting on Wednesday + Cap-and-Invest Study Public Meetings
Two things: This week, we’re getting ready for our Annual Meeting on Wednesday at Farmhouse Flowers and sharing details about upcoming public meetings concerning the state’s cap-and-invest study on transportation…
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!
