Getting to Know the Watersheds of Vermont
Photo: Courtesy of Gail Lynch,Memphremagog Watershed Association It is astounding that the small state of Vermont has so many precious rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and wetlands. Vermont has some...
View ArticleDid you know That Vermont has its’ own “Fishes of” Book?
The Fishes of Vermont was published in 2006 by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, but its lead author is from the Monitoring Assessment and Planning Program of the Watershed Management Division....
View ArticleLeaning the Wetlands Program
Wetlands Program Lean Event, Value Stream Mapping Process The Vermont Wetlands Program (WP) is responsible for identifying and protecting wetlands and the functions and values they provide. The goal of...
View ArticleWhat Do Vermont Lakes and The Olympics Have in Common?
Three Nordic skiers! Vermont sent 13 athletes, the highest number per resident than any other state, to compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. And, three of the Vermont athletes trained...
View ArticleRegistration Now Open – Raising the Bar: Green Stormwater Infrastructure...
Raising the Bar: Green Stormwater Infrastructure Planning and Design Workshop April 22-23, 2014 DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton South Burlington, Vermont Visit the Workshop Website Download the Workshop...
View ArticleGrant Funding Available for Ecosystem Restoration Projects
Example of a Trees for Streams project in the Lake Memphremagog watershed. The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VTDEC) is pleased to announce the state fiscal year (SFY) 2015 Request...
View ArticleWhat’s WUV Got to Do with It?*
A new and exciting initiative is forming in Vermont. Watersheds United Vermont, or WUV, is a state-wide network of local groups dedicated to the health of their home watershed. Their mission is to...
View ArticleVermont Shoreland Protection Act
A Vermont shoreland owner on a well-vegetated shore. This spring the Vermont General Assembly passed the Shoreland Protection Act (Act No. 172). The Shoreland Protection act goes into effect beginning...
View ArticleCelebrate: World Wetland Day
Inland wetlands include marshes, ponds, lakes, fens, rivers, floodplains, and swamps. Coastal wetlands include saltwater marshes, estuaries, mangroves, lagoons and even coral reefs. Fish ponds, rice...
View ArticleFree Vermont lakes and ponds depth maps
Vermont has over 800 lakes and ponds throughout the state. Some have been mapped and are posted on the Watershed Management Web page. Thus far, 155 depth maps are available, with 149 of those...
View ArticleVermont River Clean-up Month a Success
On September 19th, a sunny, early fall Saturday, six people put in their canoes at an access point along the Missisquoi River in East Berkshire, VT. As soon as their canoes hit the water, the six of...
View ArticleCelebrate: World Wetlands Day
February 2, 2016: Watch a Video about Restoration of Wetlands in Vermont! Vermont has some incredible wetland systems throughout the state, but also some areas where wetlands are missing. It is...
View ArticleCelebrating Vermonts Wetlands Through YouTube
In celebration of World Wetlands Day, a quick search of YouTube videos for Vermont wetlands provided a surprising number of viewing options…but why be surprised. Wetlands are really cool places. They...
View ArticleWinter Storytelling – Wetlands Under Snow
Over the next few weeks, the Wetlands Program will share some stories with you of animals that are still using wetlands during the winter months. Come and learn about Otto, Luna, Clarence and others;...
View ArticleSledding in a Wetland – the Story of Otto and Luna
Come meet the animals using the wetlands of Vermont during the winter season. The Winter Tracking Series will share a new story every week until the full moon following the first day of spring; March...
View ArticleThe Art of Camouflage – the Story of Clarence
Come meet the animals using the wetlands of Vermont during the winter season. The Winter Tracking Series will share a new story every week until the full moon following the first day of spring; March...
View ArticleInnovative Grant Paves Way for Precision Application of Soil Amendments
In February 2015, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation awarded an Ecosystem Restoration Grant to the University of Vermont Extension to help farmers improve the application of soil...
View ArticleA Rare, Secretive Creature with Big Furry Feet – The Story of Peluria
During the winter, when the ground is frozen in varying shades of white, gray, and sometimes shades of blue, a wetland often appears devoid of life. No movement. No sound. Have all the amphibians,...
View ArticleListen Carefully and Pounce – the Story of Mrs. Fox
Come meet the animals using the wetlands of Vermont during the Winter season: Winter Tracking Series; a new story every week until the full moon following the first day of Spring; March 20, 2016....
View ArticleTracks that disappear – The Story of Mr. Barred Owl
During the winter, when the ground is frozen in varying shades of white, gray, and sometimes shades of blue, a wetland often appears devoid of life. No movement. No sound. Have all the amphibians,...
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