This legislative session, we will be continuing our work to protect Vermonters from the health impacts of toxic chemicals and plastic pollution by building on recent bans of PFAS “forever... Read more
December 18th, 2024 – As 2024 draws to a close, I resolve to start the new year with both optimism and determination to protect the things we care about. At... Read more
It’s been a historic year for climate action, communities, and natural resources! Read about the monumental progress made this year in our 2024 Legislative Bulletin. With the devastating impacts of... Read more
This year, the Vermont Legislature worked hard to address the climate challenges we are experiencing. Flood safety, making Big Oil pay for climate disasters, modernizing Vermont’s renewable energy standard, allowing thermal energy networks, banning... Read more
This week in the State House there has been lots of movement on many important climate, clean energy and resilience bills, including the House Environment and Energy Committee taking up... Read more
Three things: Sharing an update on Coventry Landfill violations, inviting you to a public forum with the Legislature’s Rural Caucus, and welcoming Dan Fingas to the VNRC team. Stay informed,... Read more
June 21, 2023 (MONTPELIER, VT) – Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) are joining an effort led by Don’t Undermine Memphremagog’s Purity (DUMP) to clean up... Read more
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 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: 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
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: 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
