Toxic-Free Environment

The discovery of toxic PFAS-contaminated drinking water in Bennington County in 2016 highlighted systemic problems with toxic chemicals in Vermont. Since then, VNRC has advocated for policies that protect Vermonters’ health by reducing exposure to hazardous chemicals, holding polluters accountable for harm caused by the toxic chemicals they release, and ensuring our waters are clean and safe.

For questions or inquiries:

Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters

802-223-2328 x122

lhierl@vermontconservationvoters.org

Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, VNRC

802-223-2328 x111

jgroveman@vnrc.org

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At A Glance

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Clean, Safe Drinking Water

PFAS contamination in drinking water is threatening Vermonters' health.

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Holding Polluters Accountable

Corporate polluters should be held responsible for medical costs and damage to Vermont's environment caused by toxic release.

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Reducing Toxic Exposure

Advocating for policies that protect Vermonters from hazardous chemicals in drinking water and consumer products.

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Toxic Free Environment News

Two Things: A Groundbreaking Toxics Protection Bill and Fantastic Floodplains

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….

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

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…

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Three Things: Legislative Updates as we head into the second half of the session!

Three things: Protecting our waterways from toxics, smart growth housing, and an opportunity to help shape transportation!Stay informed, connected, and engaged—three things. Bill on updating program that allows the use…

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