September 17, 2019
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, barns, office buildings, and bat houses but fall is the safe time to get them out.
September 4, 2019
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 forest owned by the Town of Hinesburg since 2007. The purpose of this walk is two-fold: to seek input on the upcoming Management Plan for the LHTF and to raise awareness of current restoration and management efforts there.
September 4, 2019
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.
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 designed to empower and inform Vermont’s local government officials and volunteers. Participants, who range from planning and zoning commissioners to town managers and selectboard members, walk away with practical skills and information that they’ll be able to immediately apply to their day-to-day work in local government.
August 14, 2019
MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will be hosting five free hunting seminars that will be helpful for hunters who have some experience as well as for beginners. The seminars will be taught by Vermont Fish & Wildlife staff and hunter education volunteers.
August 9, 2019
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 for failing to submit reports and pay fees associated with his waste management activities in Vermont.
August 7, 2019
MONTPELIER, VT - Vermont State Parks is excited to announce the completion of a significant infrastructure project at Alburgh Dunes State Park, featuring new parking areas, accessibility improvements, a visitor contact center with portable toilets and changing stalls, and a new accessible natural playground, among other elements. The improvements also include state-of-the-art stormwater treatment and interpretive elements and plantings which complement the natural environment.
August 5, 2019
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.
August 1, 2019
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 in Vermont as well as other New England states.
August 1, 2019
