Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Archives - Page 2 of 16 - VTDigger

Map showing the New Hampshire and Maine region, highlighting cities like Concord, Portland, and Portsmouth. Features geographical elements such as the White Mountains and Sebago Lake.

Earthquake in southern Maine felt in parts of Vermont

by Olivia Gieger January 27, 2025, 1:50 pmJanuary 27, 2025, 6:40 pm

Aerial view of a lake surrounded by forested mountains in autumn, with vibrant red and orange foliage. A few buildings are visible near the shore.

Public meetings slated after petition to stop wake sports at 10 Vermont lakes

by Emma Cotton December 3, 2024, 6:10 pmDecember 3, 2024, 6:10 pm

Aerial view of a large, calm lake surrounded by lush, green hills under a partly cloudy sky, with a small boat creating ripples on the water.

Locals at odds over herbicide permit for Lake St. Catherine

by Greta Solsaa November 21, 2024, 3:35 pmNovember 21, 2024, 3:35 pm

Two men look down at the eroded banks of a river

Officials warn against excess dredging during flood recovery

by Emma Malinak July 16, 2024, 5:22 pmJuly 16, 2024, 5:22 pm

A lake with a rocky shoreline and a water level measuring stick in the foreground, surrounded by green hills and a cloudy sky.

Last year’s flooding caused ‘close calls’ for Vermont dams. Officials are trying to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

by Peter D'Auria July 1, 2024, 6:07 amSeptember 5, 2024, 7:17 pm

A serene lakeside view with clear water, tree reflections, and several red canoes stacked on the grassy shore.

State to remove Lake Carmi aeration system after determining it made cyanobacteria blooms worse

by Corey McDonald May 15, 2024, 5:30 pmMay 15, 2024, 5:30 pm

A man doing water sports.

Vermont’s 1st-ever wake boats rule is now in effect, but some are pushing for further restrictions

by Juan Vega de Soto May 10, 2024, 6:20 pmMay 14, 2024, 10:18 am

Water bubbles out of a drinking fountain faucet.

New EPA rule will require more of Vermont’s public drinking water systems to address PFAS

by Emma Cotton April 10, 2024, 4:58 pmApril 10, 2024, 4:58 pm

Pile of trash in front of landfill walls

Casella halts pilot project after spilling thousands of gallons of leachate

by Emma Cotton March 8, 2024, 11:24 amOctober 22, 2024, 1:35 am

a goose swims in a flooded street.

Flood safety bill proposes big reforms to developing near rivers. It faces a likely veto.

by Emma Cotton February 23, 2024, 5:13 pmFebruary 23, 2024, 5:13 pm

A man in a suit and tie is standing in front of curtains.

With the administration’s support, path clears for potential pause on school PCB testing

by Ethan Weinstein February 23, 2024, 3:10 pmOctober 27, 2024, 4:06 pm

A man in a button down shirt and jacket smiling in front of a wooded area.

Government & Politics

Scott taps Ed McNamara to chair Public Utility Commission

by Emma Cotton January 19, 2024, 3:59 pmJanuary 19, 2024, 3:59 pm

A large group of people sitting in chairs in a room.

Bennington County

Testing detects ‘forever chemicals’ in more Bennington water wells

by Tiffany Tan January 17, 2024, 3:55 pmJanuary 17, 2024, 3:55 pm

Jerremy Jones and Pat Suozzi: Vermont’s lake associations — preserving and protecting our lakes and ponds

by Opinion January 15, 2024, 12:02 pm