April 27, 2020 – The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is asking Vermonters to take 10 key steps to protect essential trash and recycling workers. Following these steps can help reduce unnecessary person-to-person contact and possible virus transmission as well as ensure these essential workers are able to continue to collect and sort our trash and recyclables.
For Vermonters who have curbside trash and recycling pickup:
April 24, 2020 – The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is extending its use of enforcement discretion through the end of this current state of emergency for retailers or redemption centers who choose to not redeem beverage containers subject to Vermont’s bottle bill law (10 VSA §1523).
April 22, 2020
Written by Julie Moore, Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
4/10/20 – With all the sacrifices Vermonters are making to keep themselves and others healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is taking extra steps to ensure that no one has to wonder if their water is safe to drink.
4/10/20 – With all the sacrifices Vermonters are making to keep themselves and others healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is taking extra steps to ensure that no one has to wonder if their water is safe to drink.
April 10, 2020. – One of Vermont’s great wildlife migrations is happening right now, and it’s taking place right at our feet. Biologists call it “a big night” on cool, wet evenings in early spring when thousands of frogs and salamanders migrate from their woodland wintering areas to vernal pools, ponds and wetlands to breed.
Williston, VT - The Catamount Community Forest Committee is seeking comments on a new Forest Management Plan for the Catamount Community Forest, a 393-acre conserved property owned by the town of Williston.
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April 3, 2020- It is strongly advised that the public postpone all outdoor burning through at least May 30, 2020. Open burning creates the risk of an escaped fire and puts pressure on emergency personnel. Given that Vermont is currently experiencing community-wide spread of COVID-19, there is a need to minimize any additional pressure on emergency personnel both in terms of response and unnecessary potential contact with people who may have COVID-19.
