September 1, 2020 – The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released the final Three Acre Stormwater General Permit (GP 3-9050) today. This permit fulfils a key requirement of Vermont’s 2015 Clean Water Act (Act 64) and achieves all Phase One milestones outlined in the Lake Champlain Phosphorus Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Accountability Framework.
September 1, 2020 – Vermont is fortunate to have abundant lakes and streams we can all enjoy. Many people are turning to water-based activities like swimming and boating to practice social distancing while staying cool. We can all safely swim, fish and boat in Vermont’s lakes and ponds if we know what to look for — and what to avoid.
August 28, 2020
Join Ethan Tapper, Chittenden County Forester, and Andrea Shortsleeve, Wildlife Biologist for Vermont Fish and Wildlife, on Tuesday, September 15 for a virtual presentation on Vermont’s wildlife, wildlife ecology and forest management focusing on the Andrews Community Forest, a public, conserved property owned by the Town of Richmond.
August 19, 2020 – The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is offering a series of free educational walks at its wildlife management areas (WMAs) from August through October that will be led by biologists with decades of experience conserving Vermont’s fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats.
Pre-registration for up to 15 participants is required on Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s website (www.vtfishandwildlife.com) with a link on the front page.
August 18, 2020 - The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department invites you to get outside and help celebrate 100 years of Wildlife Management Area (WMA) conservation with an art contest commemorating Vermont’s legacy of wildlife-based recreation and healthy lands and waters.
August 12, 2020 – The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is now offering a new way for Vermonters to obtain their bowhunter certification through an online-only education course.
August 7, 2020 – The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, along with the Shrewsbury community and the Vermont Land Trust, are celebrating the conservation of their 100th Wildlife Management Area (WMA), coincidently, in the 100th year of department WMA ownership and management in Vermont.
August 5, 2020 - The COVID pandemic has affected our lives in many ways, and if you have gone fishing or launched a boat at one of Vermont’s state fishing access areas recently, you may know that they are getting a lot of use this year
