ANR report examines state’s environmental resilience to natural disaster
After analyzing 8,000 of Vermont’s 23,000 miles of rivers and streams, ANR determined that almost 75 percent of those river miles are considered “unstable.”
Markowitz: A reflection on Earth Day
To be resilient into the future Vermont must safeguard our forests from the threats of climate change, the spread of invasive species and the loss and fragmentation of forestland caused by development.
Markowitz: Mandatory recycling is good for Vermont
Instead of focusing on waste management we are focusing on resource management.
Markowitz says ANR didn’t weigh in on proposal for industrial wind projects on state land
Markowitz said the “moratorium,” which prohibits large scale wind projects on ANR land is appropriate and consistent with land use practices the department supports.
ANR renews commitment to pre-Irene enforcement of river protections
In a study of selected streams affected by Irene, a biologist noted a loss of 33 percent to 58 percent of wild trout populations following the storm.
Markowitz: State needs to take steps to prevent future harm from floods
Ecosystems, like people, exhibit their own form of resiliency: and like people, they are more likely to bounce back when the surrounding environment supports the healing and prevents additional damage.
Markowitz: The work we do in our rivers today will leave a lasting legacy
We also know from experience that digging deeper channels and constructing more bank stabilization is an expensive and uncertain way to contain a river or stream. While this may be done to protect particular homes and businesses, it can easily result in shifting the problem from one stretch of a stream to another area downstream.
Markowitz: Vermonters helping Vermont
In the days since Tropical Storm Irene passed through Vermont leaving devastation in her wake, we are reminded of what it means to be Vermonters, what makes Vermont the special place it is, and how fortunate we are to call this state our home and our neighbors our friends.
Markowitz, Vermont Natural Resources Secretary, to speak at JSC
Deb Markowitz, secretary of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources and former Vermont secretary of state, will speak about her involvement in the Vermont Climate Cabinet from 4 to 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Johnson State College.
Markowitz: Bats now on endangered species list
Until a treatment is available we need to all work together to prevent unnecessary harm to Vermont’s endangered bats – and you can help.
