Would you be willing to hike to a remote lake once a week during the summer months? What about following up that hike with a paddle in an inflatable boat to collect lake water samples? Sound challenging? Well this is exactly how a Vermont Lay Monitor spent last summer. Let us begin with High Pond. … Continue reading
Vermont rivers are being physically restored at a remarkable pace. Restoring the physical nature of a river is about making the connections that allow natural restorative and maintenance processes of the river to take over. Vermonters are securing hundreds of river connections every year. Every time we install a larger culvert to fit the stream, … Continue reading
Like something straight out of Dr. Seuss’s Book, the tufted tops of the black spruce remind me of a landscape expected to be seen in “The Lorax” at any time of the year. The Peacham Bog Natural Area, approximately 748 acres within Groton State Forest, is open to the public and managed by the Department of … Continue reading
The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Lakes and Ponds Program is pleased to announce the availability of project year 2018 Aquatic Nuisance Control Grant-in-Aid. These grants provide financial assistance to municipalities and agencies of the State for aquatic nuisance species management projects. Funding for the Grant-in-Aid Program comes from a portion of annual revenues from … Continue reading
The Vermont Watershed Grants Program is now accepting applications for projects that protect and restore the state’s lakes, rivers, and wetlands, including Vermonters’ ability to understand and enjoy these resources. Applications are due no later than Monday, January 15, 2018. Program grants are available to municipalities, local and regional government agencies, sporting clubs, non-profit organizations, and … Continue reading
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding two public meetings to present the Lake Memphremagog, Coaticook and Tomifobia Rivers Tactical Basin Plan, which outlines how the State will achieve new phosphorus pollution targets for the Memphremagog Watershed in Vermont. Thursday, November 9th, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Winooski Room (M240), National Life … Continue reading
The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is requesting proposals to implement programs that will support the expansion of water quality improvements through increased technical support and education. This Request for Proposals is to support implementation across priority program areas, including stormwater management, municipal road-related stormwater management, natural resource restoration, agriculture, and forest management. Eligible categories … Continue reading
