During the spring fish spawning season, the Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds Vermonters that permitted lake encroachment construction projects (like shoreline stabilization or projects that disturb the lakebed) in public lakes and ponds are typically not allowed from March […]
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Dam improvements needed, according to auditor’s report
Killington’s Kent Pond Dam listed as a ‘significant hazard’ By Katy Savage A report from the state auditor found several of Vermont’s dams are in poor condition. Auditor Doug Hoffer completed the report in February, finding some dams have […]
Bridgewater Mill drinking water system is out of compliance, fined $15,000
The Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced Tuesday, Sept. 28, that The Old Mill Marketplace Owners Association of Bridgewater and Woodstock was fined $15,000 for operating a public water system out of compliance with the Vermont […]
Groups appeal permit authorizing sinking of ferry in Lake Champlain
Out of concern for Lake Champlain’s underwater ecosystems, the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) and the Lake Champlain Committee (LCC) have appealed a permit issued by the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) to allow the sinking of a 152-foot-long ferry […]
Environmental permitting goes digital with new portal
portal Once considered out-of-sight, the state’s environmental permitting system just got a massive makeover that’s turning heads. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently launched the Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB). Now, for the first time ever, there is an online […]
State to test for chemicals at dry cleaners near child care, preschools
As part of a continued focus on protecting Vermont’s most vulnerable, six child care and preschool programs located within 200 feet of current or former dry cleaning businesses will be evaluated in December to determine if dry cleaning chemicals are […]
Food recovery plans increase utility, reduce waste
Courtesy of dec.vermont.gov A chart shows the order of steps in which the DEC suggests leftovers should be managed. How will Act 148 affect your business? By Carl Diethelm This summer, Vermont businesses are taking another huge step in green […]