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Summary of VNRC 2023 Member and Activist Survey

Apr 20, 2023

The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) works to protect Vermont’s environment and working landscapes, strengthen our vibrant communities, and prepare the state for future challenges and opportunities. This work would... Read more

Two Things: A Groundbreaking Toxics Protection Bill and Fantastic Floodplains

Apr 4, 2023

Two things: a groundbreaking bill to protect Vermonters from PFAS and other toxic chemicals, and a new artist’s work on display at the VNRC office! Stay informed, stay connected—two things.... Read more

Two Things: Urge your senator to support toxic protections, and Vermont youth call for climate action

Mar 21, 2023

Two things: Spring is here and we’re celebrating the longer days, as well as action on better protections from toxic PFAS chemicals in the Vermont Senate, and a great showing... Read more

Announcing the 2023 Environmental Common Agenda

Jan 20, 2023

We are proud to announce the release of this year’s Environmental Common Agenda, which outlines the key legislative priorities for the environment in 2023. VNRC is one of nearly 20... Read more

Two Things: A New Podcast, & Our Video Series on Climate is Back

Jan 17, 2023

Two things: Today, we’re sharing two things we highly recommend watching and listening to every week, in order to stay informed about what’s happening at the Vermont State House. They... Read more

Clean Water is a Human Right

Oct 17, 2022

Taking Stock of the Clean Water Act, the Most Important Water Protection Law in the U.S., on its 50th Anniversary The following is a commentary by Brian Shupe, Executive Director,... Read more

BREAKING: Governor Signs First-in-the-Nation Bill to Help Communities Impacted by Toxic Contamination

Apr 21, 2022

Montpelier — The impacts of toxic pollution are real, and somebody always pays the price. Today, the Vermont governor signed a crucial bill (S.113) holding corporate polluters responsible for ongoing... Read more

House Advances a Bill to Help Vermonters Harmed by Toxic Pollution

Apr 7, 2022

Montpelier — Today, the Vermont House advanced a bill (S.113) that holds corporate polluters responsible for ongoing harm to Vermonters caused by toxic chemical exposure. The bill also authorizes the... Read more

Vermont Senate Gives Initial Approval to Bill to Help Victims of Toxic Contamination

Feb 2, 2022

Today, the Vermont Senate gave initial approval to a bill (S.113) that will help Vermonters harmed by toxic contamination. The bill removes an unfair legal barrier they face when they... Read more

Breaking: New laws will protect Vermonters from toxic chemicals and safeguard our wetlands

May 19, 2021

Montpelier, VT — Today, Governor Phil Scott signed into law two bills that will address the health of Vermont’s people and environment. S.20 is a nation-leading law restricting the sale... Read more

Bennington Lawmakers and Residents Urge Support for Bill to Help Victims of Toxic Contamination

Mar 5, 2021

Today, lawmakers and people impacted by toxic PFAS contamination came together to call for lawmakers to support legislation that will help Vermonters access medical monitoring for diseases linked to toxic... Read more

Dark Waters film screening & panel

Aug 11, 2020

Update, August 30: Dark Waters Panel recording: https://youtu.be/0kYFyXpAig8 Update, August 14: Sign-up to view the film is now CLOSED. However, we encourage you to join our panel about PFAS contamination in... Read more

Tickets Now Available for our 2024 Wild & Scenic Film Festival!

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