2025 Vermont Legislative Bulletin –Fighting Rollbacks to Protect Vermont’s...
Successfully defending our environmental laws and putting a stop to damaging rollbacks was the headlining win for the 2025 legislative session. These wins were made possible in large part because of...
View ArticleThe Importance of Vermont’s State Lands: Supporting Forests, Wildlife, and...
Vermont forests are under threat. This includes the plants and animals who call our forests home, as well as our communities that rely on healthy forests for clean drinking water, recreational...
View ArticleThree Things: Legislative internship last call, Climate Council input...
Three Things: This week, we’re sharing the application for our 2025 legislative internship, info about upcoming Vermont Climate Council input sessions, and the VtShares 2024 campaign. Stay informed,...
View ArticleTwo Things: Don’t forget to vote + year-end giving opportunities
Two things: This week, we’re reminding you to vote on or before Election Day, Nov. 5th, and sharing opportunities for year-end giving to support our work. Stay informed, stay connected – two things....
View ArticleAnnual Meeting on Wednesday + Cap-and-Invest Study Public Meetings
Two things: This week, we’re getting ready for our Annual Meeting on Wednesday at Farmhouse Flowers and sharing details about upcoming public meetings concerning the state’s cap-and-invest study on...
View ArticleRemembering Rep Curt McCormack, announcing the VNRC Annual Meeting, and...
Three Things: This week, we’re remembering Representative Curt McCormack and his many contributions to our state, sharing details about our upcoming Annual Meeting, and weighing in on the management...
View ArticleJoin us on October 2nd for VNRC’s 61st Annual Meeting!
On October 2, 2024, VNRC will host our 61st Annual Meeting at Farmhouse Flowers in Moretown, VT. Join us from 5:30 to 7:00 pm as we reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future. Enjoy hors...
View ArticleThree Things: Art Walk, Two Community Events This Weekend, and a Recent Dam...
Three Things: Inviting you to join us for Art Walk in Montpelier tomorrow, sharing two community events happening this Saturday, and recapping a recent dam removal education field trip! Stay...
View ArticleGovernor Scott’s Veto of Landmark Renewable Energy Bill is Short-Sighted
Montpelier, VT — In a dismaying attempt to obstruct Vermont’s environmental and economic progress, today Governor Scott vetoed compromise legislation aimed at modernizing the Renewable Energy Standard...
View ArticleTwo Things: Legislative Wrap-Up and Collaborating on Community Climate Solutions
Two Things: Recapping policy progress as the Legislature has adjourned, and inviting you to join VECAN for a summit to collaborate on community climate solutions. Stay informed, stay connected – two...
View ArticleClimate Superfund Act Passes Vermont Legislature, Heads to Governor Phil Scott
Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Senate gave final approval today to landmark legislation that holds the largest fossil fuel companies financially accountable for a portion of the costs of climate change....
View ArticleThree Things: Pivotal Policy Progress, We’re Hiring, and Celebrating Senator...
Three Things: Asking you to contact the governor about key environmental bills, hiring a Climate Action Organizer, and celebrating Senator McCormack’s 30+ years of public service. Stay informed,...
View ArticleTwo Things: Legislative Action on Clean Energy and Flood Safety
Two Things: We’re asking you to reach out to your lawmakers in support of two key bills that are headed for big votes in the State House this week! Stay informed, stay connected – two things. Tell...
View ArticleThree Things: PFAS Action, Clean Heat Standard Engagement, and Small Grants...
Three Things: Recapping recent action to address PFAS, sharing opportunities to weigh in on the Clean Heat Standard’s development, and inviting communities to apply for Small Grants for Smart Growth....
View ArticleTwo Things: We’re Hiring and VECAN’s Spring Summit
Two Things: We’re hiring for two exciting positions, and inviting you to VECAN’s Spring Summit! Stay informed, stay connected – two things. We’re Hiring an Executive Director and a Communications...
View ArticleVNRC and Audubon Vermont Comments on Proposed Management Alternatives for the...
On April 8, 2024, VNRC and our partners at Audubon Vermont submitted formal comments to the U.S. Forest Service on proposed management alternatives for the Telephone Gap Integrated Resource Project...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring an Executive Director!
Vermont Natural Resources Council’s Board of Directors seeks a new Executive Director and invites candidates to apply for the opportunity to lead this impactful, established, and highly regarded...
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