November 26, 2018
Johnson, Vt. – This fall, two streams in Mt. Mansfield State Forest were restored thanks to a Vermont Ecosystem Restoration Program (ERP) grant. A 30-year old culvert was removed and replaced with a wooden bridge along Boulley Brook and a series of culverts were replaced along Jacob Brook.
November 28, 2018
December 6, 2018
MONTPELIER, Vt. – With winter weather now taking hold, Vermonters are readying their bird feeders.
“Birds of all species have very interesting behaviors, shapes, and plumage and have captured the human imagination for millennia. Winter feeding is an opportunity to witness first-hand the fascinating array of bird life, often near our homes,” said John Buck, Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s migratory bird biologist.
December 6, 2018
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Wrap up an experience this holiday season. The new Vermont State Parks 2018 holiday gift guide makes it easy to give an unforgettable outdoor experience or comfortable adventure gear to friends and family. Not only will these gifts benefit the recipient, but they’ll benefit the parks, too. All proceeds of gift sales go directly to support the parks.
December 13, 2018
December 18, 2018
December 18, 2018
December 18, 2018
MONTPELIER, Vt. - Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore will host a gathering in Montpelier to discuss a variety of environmental topics on Tuesday, November 27th. The conversation will start with a discussion on invasive species in Vermont. Secretary Moore will then open the floor to the public, inviting them to share thoughts, ideas, questions and concerns about Vermont’s natural world – from land and water to plants and wildlife.
November 15, 2018
Montpelier, Vt. – To protect worker safety and improve the value of Vermont’s recyclables, the Agency of Natural Resources has launched a campaign to reduce recycling contamination. The Agency worked with Chittenden Solid Waste District and Casella Waste Systems to identify the top four contaminants at their recycling facilities and created advertisements to let people know these items don’t belong in blue recycling bins: plastic bags, batteries and electronics, food-contaminated recyclables, and scrap metal.
