With 2020 Composting Deadline on Horizon, Secretary Hosts Public Meeting to...
MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) Secretary Julie Moore invites the public to join her on June 25 from 4:00-5:00 pm to discuss a variety of environmental topics. The conversation...
View ArticleThink Twice before Taking a Native Turtle Home
MONTPELIER, Vt –Each year, Steve Parren, wildlife biologist with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, gets contacted about pet turtles people no longer want. Some turtles grow too large. Others...
View ArticleState Asks Vermonters to Weigh in on Funding Available for Clean Water Projects
Montpelier, Vt. – As Vermont prepares to significantly increase the funds available for clean water projects, the state’s Clean Water Board is reaching out to Vermonters, asking them to weigh in on the...
View ArticleState Begins Testing Public Water Supplies for PFAS as Part of Act 21...
Montpelier, Vt. – As part of the state’s expanded effort to identify sources of PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemical contamination in the environment, the Vermont Agency of Natural...
View ArticleTake a Guided Paddle or Hike in August on Vermonts Wildlife Management Areas
Biologist-led educational seminars to cover the importance of streambanks and unique natural communities.read more
View ArticleState Teams with Vermont Specialty Food Manufacturers to Accelerate...
Montpelier, VT – If you want to see the future of Vermont’s economy, look no further than the state’s local food industry. With 50% growth from 2006-2016, Vermont entrepreneurs are starting new...
View ArticleLearn More about Vermonts Uniquely Uncommon Loons: Loon Biologist Eric Hanson...
ADDISON, VT--Vermonters may have noticed more common loons while paddling Vermont lakes and ponds in recent years and wondered why their numbers have increased. They may also want to know how fast...
View ArticlePFAS Found in Bottled Water Sold in Vermont
Montpelier, Vt. – Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) were detected by New Hampshire Health Officials in bottled water produced by Spring Hill Dairy, Inc., of Haverhill, Massachusetts, and sold...
View ArticleVermont Bear Hunting Starts in September
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says bear hunting season starts in September and reminds hunters about the bear hunting regulations that went into effect last year. read more
View ArticleNew Hampshire Solid Waste Hauler Fined for Waste Management Activities in...
Montpelier, Vt. – The Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that Tom Fuller and Tom’s Septic Service of Charlestown, New Hampshire, was fined $9,000...
View ArticleEnjoy Dead Creek Wildlife Day on Sat.,
ADDISON, Vt. -- If you enjoy wildlife be sure to make plans to attend the 18th annual Dead Creek Wildlife Day in Addison, Vermont on Saturday, October 5. read more
View ArticleLaPlatte Headwaters Town Forest Public Walk to Showcase Restoration Projects:...
On September 28, 2019, the Hinesburg Town Forest Committee and the Chittenden County Forester will host a public walk on the LaPlatte Headwaters Town Forest (LHTF), a 301-acre conserved municipal...
View ArticleLiving with Wildlife: Bats in Your House?
Bat are everywhere! It may feel that way to some of Vermont’s human residents. Summer is when some species of bats gather in colonies, to raise their young in human-made structures such as houses,...
View ArticleState Receives Initial PFAS Testing Results for Public Drinking Water Supplies
MONTPELIER, VT – The State’s Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) is beginning to receive initial testing results for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl (PFAS) levels in public drinking water. The sampling work...
View ArticleFish and Wildlife Department Asks Hunters For Help In Grouse Research
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- The ruffed grouse is an iconic game bird of Vermont that is widely recognized and enjoyed by hunters and non-hunters alike, but wildlife biologists are concerned that grouse...
View ArticleHalloween Wildlife Festival and Jack-O-Lantern Hike at Kehoe Education Center...
CASTLETON, Vt. — Looking for a “wild” family-based adventure for Halloween this year? The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is inviting families to attend its annual Halloween Wildlife Festival and...
View ArticlePublic Invited to Participate in Otter Creek Tactical Basin Plan...
MONTPELIER – The 2019 Draft Otter Creek Tactical Basin Plan is now available for public comment through November 8, 2019. The plan covers portions of Bennington, Rutland, and Addison counties and all...
View ArticleMontpelier Community Wild Game Tasting
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- Deer are one of the best known and most important species of wildlife in Vermont. However, they also must be managed in order to prevent damage to habitats and other wildlife. This...
View ArticleANR Secretary Invites Public to Join Conversation about Environmental Issues...
MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) Secretary Julie Moore invites Vermonters to join her on October 15 from 4:00-5:00 pm to discuss a variety of environmental topics. The...
View ArticleMunicipal Day Brings Workshops to Where You Live and Work
MONTPELIER - What does it look like when governments cooperate? That question is the premise for the 7th annual Municipal Day. The popular training, sponsored by the Agency of Natural Resources, is an...
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