As we ring in the New Year, it’s a great time to make healthy choices. As a state, we can start making healthy choices for our rivers, lakes and wetlands. This year, the Watershed Management Division issued Tactical Basin Plans (TBP) for two watersheds – the Winooski River and the White River. The TBPs are … Continue reading
In 2017, the Town of Wolcott was awarded a $15,888 Ecosystem Restoration Grant by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to capture and infiltrate stormwater and reduce erosion at the Wolcott Town Garage and Fire Station. The town contributed $12,274 in-kind match, dedicating staff time and materials to complete the project. The installation of stormwater mitigation practices … Continue reading
The Lake Wise Program provides technical assistance to all types of shoreland owners for managing stormwater and protecting water quality, property, and wildlife habitat. Shorelands are very important areas for protecting clean water and wildlife habitat yet have been developed into the highest residential density in Vermont. The goal of the Lake Wise Program is … Continue reading
Driving around our great state, you are likely to see a wide range of scenery out your window. Forests, hay fields, wetlands, rivers, bogs, meadows, granite outcrops, orchards, and sub-alpine terrain all dot the landscape of Vermont. Just as there are many types of landscapes, Vermont has many types of lakes and ponds. From the … Continue reading
