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February 2021

Lake Look: Native Mussels—Low on the Food Chain, High on the Protection List

If you’ve paddled, taken a swim, or cast a fishing line in the waterbodies of the Lake Champlain Basin, you’ve likely spent time among one of the most enigmatic and imperiled groups of aquatic animals in our region: native freshwater mussels. They’re…

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Sign up to Serve on a Climate Council by 2/12/21

The Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) turned Vermont's climate emissions reductions goals into binding requirements and led to the creation of the Vermont Climate Council. The Council is in the early stages of developing a climate action plan to…

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VT's Environmental Leaders Respond to Governor's 2021 Budget

Environmental leaders applaud Governor Scott’s commitment to funding increases for Vermont’s people, environment, and

economy. The proposed 2021 budget includes a boost to weatherization funding for low- and moderate-income households;

support for…

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Winter sunrise at Perkins Pier in Burlington, Vermont.

Vermont Clean Water Network Policy Forum on Thursday 2/11/21

Each year, the Vermont Clean Water Network hosts a Clean Water Policy Forum focusing on legislative and regulatory issues.

 

Register to hear Jared Carpenter, LCC's Water Protection Advocate, talk about the latest clean water issues under…

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