Agency of Natural Resources Secretary to Host Community Meeting on the Status of Vermont’s Wetlands
April 19, 2019
State of Vermont
News
Fun Fishing Events Being Held This Spring
April 19, 2019
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Fishing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. Many anglers remember their first fishing experience with a parent or mentor who taught them the basics and gave them the opportunity to catch fish. That opportunity is now being replicated across Vermont through several programs that are specifically designed to teach beginners how to fish.
Mud Season is Here: Help Protect Fragile Trail Environments
April 17, 2019
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Today the Green Mountain Club (GMC), the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR), and the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) call on Vermonters and recreational tourists to be wary of the return of mud season to the Green Mountains and to respect associated trail closures and advisories.
2019 Trout Season Opens Sat, April 13!
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont’s traditional trout fishing season is set to open Saturday, April 13, and despite recent cold weather and lingering snow cover across the state, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife says anglers can still have fun and be successful early in the season.
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.
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.
Upcoming Organics Summit Will Bring Entrepreneurs and Town Leaders Together to Find Ways to Recycle and Repurpose Food Waste
March 27, 2019
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.
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.
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.
Pages
