Vermont Natural Resources Council

Vermont has advanced a groundbreaking bill targeting oil and gas companies for climate cleanup costs. “I’m proud to vote yes today to respond to the greatest overarching existential threat of our time,” said @BeccaWhiteVT. @VPIRG @VNRCorg @sejorg thenewlede.org/2024/04/vermon…

Yesterday, Governor Scott created a false narrative that Act 250 reform cannot accommodate VT's housing needs and environmental protection simultaneously. Finding the right balance is key, but VNRC believes these two critically important issues are not mutually exclusive. #vtpoli

Vermont is now joining Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York in a multi-state effort to hold Big Oil accountable for the expensive damage wrought by climate change. grist.org/accountability…

ICYMI I wrote about legislation in Vermont & several other states - a "climate superfund" bill - to make #BigOil help pay for climate damage & adaptation costs #ClimateEmergency #PolluterPays @350Vermont @VNRCorg @jamieclimate @billmckibben @climatecosts sierraclub.org/sierra/vermont…

Recently, Karina Dailey, VNRC’s Restoration Ecologist, was interviewed about invasive species management using pesticides and herbicides. This comes following updates to the Vermont Rule for Control of Pesticides, per federal requirements. Read more here: bit.ly/3N8oDsR

We invite you to join @VNRCorg, CRC, and partners in Ludlow, #Vermont, for a community discussion about flood resilience on Thursday, 11/9. More details and RSVP here: vnrc.org/community-conv…

🚨 VNRC, @CLF, & @JustZeroOrg raise alarm over NEWSVT's Coventry Landfill violations! PFAS treatment without proper permits, bypassing the law and public input. We urge @VermontANR to enforce compliance and ensure transparency. #vtpoli Read more here: bit.ly/3S0Film

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Climate change is hitting VT hard, while #BigOil rakes in record profits. We have the opportunity to make the biggest oil companies pay their fair share. Join us Monday, 10/2 at 6:30PM in Middlebury for our FIRST #MakeBigOilPay tour event! RSVP: makebigoilpay.org/tour #vtpoli

Join us Sept 26th in Johnson for a Community Conversation on Clean Water and Climate Resilience. Let's recover from July's floods and shape a more resilient VT together. #vtpoli Register here: vnrc.org/community-conv…

Join us on Sept 12th in Plainfield for a Community Conversation on Clean Water & Climate Resilience 🌊 Let's recover from July's floods and shape a resilient Vermont together. Register here: vnrc.org/community-conv… #vtpoli

Take @ACCDVermont's 10-minute Severe Storm Recovery and Economic Injury Survey to provide a better understanding of the economic impact of the July 2023 severe weather and floods: bit.ly/ACCDSurvey

Join Our Team as a Climate Action Coordinator! VNRC and VECAN are seeking a Climate Action Coordinator to help shape public understanding of the value of reducing fossil fuel consumption. Learn more & apply here: vnrc.org/climate-action…) We can't wait to meet you! #vtpoli

Recent floods call for new perspective on rivers! 🌊 Read VNRC's Restoration Ecologist Karina Dailey's op-ed on embracing rivers' importance. vnrc.org/its-time-to-re…

Thanks to amazing organizations and individuals throughout the state, we've compiled a range of valuable flooding resources, spanning from the local to state level, all accessible on our website --vnrc.org/floods2023/

🌱 Act 250 Reform: Balancing Development & Conservation in VT What if project location, not size, triggered Act 250 review? That way, housing could be streamlined in town centers while protecting natural spaces. Join the conversation on Act 250 reform in Vermont. #vtpoli

Life threatening flash flooding continues across much of Vermont today. If traveling, heed all road closures and never attempt to drive around barriers blocking a flooded road. Many flood deaths occur in cars swept downstream. It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters!

In case you missed it, take a look at our 2023 Legislative Bulletin, recapping where all of our key policy priorities landed this session! Check it out here: vnrc.org/wp-content/upl… #vtpoli

Let's discuss Act 250: Vermont's environmental review for development. It preserves resources, towns, and communities, while giving Vermonters a voice. However, it needs updating to address climate change, housing, and forest concerns. Read on for more. #vtpoli 🌿🏡

Did you hear the good news? H.126 passed into law... but what exactly does that mean? Swipe through to learn how this new law is a huge win for VT's lands, biodiversity, and waters.