February 19, 2019
Montpelier, Vt. – The Agency of Natural Resources announced today that Walter Renfrew, owner and operator of Cherokee Connection in Orange, was fined $7,500 for operating a salvage yard without first obtaining a permit.
February 15, 2019
February 12, 2019
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- If you are 12 to 14 years old and want to learn about Vermont's wildlife and gain outdoor skills, consider attending one of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department's Green Mountain Conservation Camps this summer.
MONTPELIER, VT – Late February and early March are prime time for ice fishing, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.
“The warmer days and cold nights we normally have in late February and early March offer some of our best ice fishing of the year,” said Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter. “For safety reasons, you need to watch ice conditions as we get closer to spring, but this is prime time to enjoy the great ice fishing we have on many Vermont lakes.”
Featured scientists (Top Left: Amy Alfieri, Top Right: Lindsay Miller, Bottom Left: Trish Hanson, Bottom Right: Marjorie Gale)
Amy Alfieri | Wildlife Biologist, Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources’ Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that Central Vermont Medical Center, Inc. was fined $20,250 after inspections of the facility revealed multiple violations of Vermont’s Hazardous Waste Management Regulations.
In February, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources concluded legal action against two Vermont entities that failed to perform and record monitoring of commercial underground storage tanks (USTs), as required by the Vermont Underground Storage Tank Rules.
MONTPELIER, Vt. - For many businesses in Vermont, protecting the environment is a key aspect of daily operations. To support companies interested in becoming more sustainable, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Community College of Vermont (CCV) are teaming up to offer a free class focused on green manufacturing and production.
Waterbury, Vt. – Concrete ramps will be installed at the Waterbury Dam and Blush Hill boat launches this February to improve recreational access around Waterbury Reservoir. Green Mountain Power (GMP) will be doing the work as part of the company’s commitment to improving the Waterbury Dam and surrounding areas.
