We’ve learned so much about the importance of wetlands throughout American history! Thankfully, a greater awareness about the 50% loss of wetlands nationwide lead to greater conservation efforts to protect the remainder. Since then wetland losses have drastically slowed down and Vermont’s water quality and wildlife have benefited from an increase in wetland restoration efforts. … Continue reading
In celebration of World Wetlands Day, a quick search of YouTube videos for Vermont wetlands provided a surprising number of viewing options…but why be surprised. Wetlands are really cool places. They often have unique plants, like pitcher plants, skunk cabbage or the black gum tree and they support some pretty awesome animals, like moose, beaver, … Continue reading
February 2, 2016: Watch a Video about Restoration of Wetlands in Vermont! Vermont has some incredible wetland systems throughout the state, but also some areas where wetlands are missing. It is estimated that less than 5% of Vermont is currently wetland and that over 35% of Vermont’s historic wetland areas have been lost or severely … Continue reading
A large former hayfield between Route 7 in Colchester and the I-89 Interstate will be restored and preserved as a natural wetland. This 110-acre parcel is within an area known as “Munson Flats”, a wetland complex rich in fish, wildlife, and natural communities. It comprises the meandering Allen Brook and Lake Champlain-influenced wetlands, including seasonally … Continue reading
Join the Watershed Management Division’s own Aquatic Ecologist, Kellie Merrell, along with Charlie Browne, Director Emeritus of the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, and St. Michael’s College Instructor, Scott Lewins, for a fun-filled, family-friendly evening. You’ll learn about the many creatures that live where the water meets the land, the threats facing this critical shoreland habitat, … Continue reading
