Spring is the time of awakening. Animals and insects start moving and plants begin to revive. It may not feel like it, but it’s warming up outside. A few species in particular begin migrating when it’s warm, around 40° F. That might not feel warm to us, but it’s the ideal temperature for frogs and … Continue reading
The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC) completed a Stormwater Management Plan in late February for the Ayers Brook, a tributary of the White River, whose watershed primarily covers parts of the Towns of Randolph, Braintree, and Brookfield. Ayers Brook has been historically classified as impaired due to high levels of streambank erosion, loss of riparian … Continue reading
Not all wetlands are created equal. Wetlands are perhaps one of the most diverse natural systems in the world. As a result of this diversity, each wetland plays a wide variety of roles in their ecosystem. The Vermont Wetlands Section is charged with protecting the functions and values consistent with the benefits wetlands provide for … Continue reading
