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Businesses, Organizations and Individuals Encouraged to Apply for the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence

April 10, 2019

MONTPELIER – The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting applications for the Vermont Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. The annual award recognizes leaders from across the state, celebrating the actions they have taken to advance environmental sustainability. DEC encourages Vermonters to nominate a business, school, community, or entrepreneur for a sustainability project they took on during 2018.
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Enhancements coming for Lake Shaftsbury State Park

March 28, 2019

Shaftsbury, Vt. -- Several operational changes are slated for Lake Shaftsbury State Park for the upcoming summer season. These changes are in response to increased visitation and a continuing effort to better serve the demands of park visitors.
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Upcoming Organics Summit Will Bring Entrepreneurs and Town Leaders Together to Find Ways to Recycle and Repurpose Food Waste

March 27, 2019
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Catch the Spring Waterfowl Migration with State Waterfowl Biologist, April 11 in Ferrisburgh

March 26, 2019

FERRISBURGH, Vt. – Vermonters are invited to join state waterfowl biologist David Sausville to catch the spring migration of waterfowl at Little Otter Creek Wildlife Management Area. Sausville will be leading a bird watching tour on Thursday, April 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Public Meeting to be Held on Southern Vermont Wildlife Area

March 26, 2019

ATHENS, Vt. – The Vermont departments of Fish & Wildlife, and Forests, Parks, & Recreation are holding a public meeting to discuss future management and use of Turner Hill Wildlife Management Area located in the towns of Athens and Grafton, Vermont.

The public meeting is on Thursday, April 18 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Athens School on Brookline Road in Athens, Vermont.
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Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Announces 2018 Environmental Enforcement Results

March 26, 2019

Montpelier, Vt. - The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently released its 2018 Enforcement Report, which details how DEC responded to citizen complaints and summarizes how the Department enforced environmental regulations to protect Vermonters and the lands and waters of the state.
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Clean Water Lecture Series to Highlight Vermont’s Clean Water Act Implementation

March 13, 2019

MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) just announced its Spring 2019 Clean Water Lectures series schedule. The lecture series is open to the public and offers a glimpse into DEC’s clean water efforts to protect public health; support fishing, swimming, boating, and other recreational uses; and provide critical wildlife habitat.
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Killington Condominium Association Fined For Failing to Respond to Elevated Lead Levels in Drinking Water

March 12, 2019

Montpelier, VT – The Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that Edgemont Owners Association, Inc., which operates the public drinking water system serving the Edgemont Condominiums in Killington, was fined $11,250 for failing to take required response measures after a test of the its drinking water system revealed lead levels above the federal action level.
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Turkey Hunting Seminars offered April 7, 8 and 18

March 12, 2019

MONTPELIER, Vt. -- The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is hosting three free turkey hunting seminars this spring – one on Saturday, April 6 at the Barre Fish and Game Club, one on Sunday, April 7 at the Hartland Fire Department, and a third one on Thursday, April 18, at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife office in Essex.

The seminars in Barre and Hartland will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Essex seminar will be 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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Fishing and Bird-Watching Seminars on Offer in Castleton in March, April

Hands-on presentations include fly tying and spring fishing techniques, bird photography and a guided bird walk

March 11, 2019

CASTLETON, Vt. – Vermont Fish & Wildlife is offering several educational seminars this winter and spring, covering topics from fishing to photography to bird-watching at the Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton, Vermont. Information about these and other department-sponsored public events is at www.vtfishandwildlife/calendar.
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Businesses, Organizations and Individuals Encouraged to Apply for the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence

Enhancements coming for Lake Shaftsbury State Park

Upcoming Organics Summit Will Bring Entrepreneurs and Town Leaders Together to Find Ways to Recycle and Repurpose Food Waste

Catch the Spring Waterfowl Migration with State Waterfowl Biologist, April 11 in Ferrisburgh

Public Meeting to be Held on Southern Vermont Wildlife Area

Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Announces 2018 Environmental Enforcement Results

Clean Water Lecture Series to Highlight Vermont’s Clean Water Act Implementation

Killington Condominium Association Fined For Failing to Respond to Elevated Lead Levels in Drinking Water

Turkey Hunting Seminars offered April 7, 8 and 18

Fishing and Bird-Watching Seminars on Offer in Castleton in March, April

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