Secretary Moore to Highlight the Importance of Dam Removal in Rutland County

What

Secretary Moore will host a press conference near the site of the Dunklee Pond Dam removal site. The secretary will be joined by Todd Menees, Department of Environmental Conservation River Management Engineer, Will Eldridge, Department of Fish and Wildlife Aquatic Habitat Biologist along with other river partners and stakeholders, to discuss recent dam removal projects in the Rutland area and the importance for Vermonters and visitors. 

When

Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 10:00 AM

Where

Rotary Park, 175 North Main Street, Rutland, VT

Media Note

Given the location, call-in access will not be available for this event. Reporters planning to attend in person do not need to RSVP. Please wear sturdy shoes to tour the dam site(s).

Agenda

10:00 | Press Conference

10:00 – 10:02 am | Introduction, Todd Menees

10:02 – 10:10 am | Secretary Moore

10:10 – 10:30 am | Comments from partners and stakeholders (TBD)

10:30 – 10:45 am | Q&A with press

10:45 – 10:55 am | Walk to Dunklee Pond Dam site

10:55 | Dunklee Pond Dam Tour

10:55 – 11:30 am | Dunklee Pond Dam Tour
(Three locations 10 minutes each.)

11:40 – 12:10 pm | Travel to Pelletier Dam

12:30 | Pelletier Dam Tour

12:30 – 1:00 pm | Pelletier Dam Tour