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Q&A: David Cash, EPA’s new regional administrator for New England

By Emma Cotton

Apr 3 2022April 3, 2022

“On the one hand, there's this story that's very important to tell of the importance of environmental protection, the story of turning on your tap and not being worried,” Cash said. “But it's also really important to understand how to communicate risk and how to communicate the things that make people nervous, and to honor that.”


Environmental groups are pushing for more agriculture regulations. Farmers say they’re already strapped.

By Emma Cotton

Dec 12 2021December 12, 2021

Leaders of several environmental groups want more regulation designed to protect local waters from farm pollution, but farmers say they’re already maxed out with clean water regulations.


Swanton residents say town needs to address ‘muck’ buildup near lakeshore homes

By Shaun Robinson

Aug 29 2021August 30, 2021

Several Maquam Shore Road homeowners said they have asked town officials for help clearing the rotten plants and mud along their properties. After more than a year, they’ve received little response and are growing frustrated.


Quebec university starting ‘observatory’ to watch Lake Memphremagog’s health

By Justin Trombly

Aug 1 2021August 1, 2021

Lake Memphremagog

The move from the Canadian college comes as the state rolls out PFAS testing in the cross-border lake.


Ripton works to reclassify three streams in an effort to preserve them

By Abigail Chang

Aug 1 2021August 1, 2021

Over the past several years, the Ripton Conservation Commission has worked to get Goshen, Blue Bank and Alder brooks designated as excellent waters. The process was delayed again this spring after out-of-state landowners in the watershed said they wanted to return to Vermont to gather more information.


Basin plan highlights water protection and restoration efforts in southwestern Vermont

By Emma Cotton

Jun 27 2021June 27, 2021

Pico Snowmaking Pond

The tactical basin plan, produced for each of the state’s 15 watersheds every five years, funnels all information about water quality in the Battenkill, Walloomsac and Hoosic rivers into a single document.


Quebec legislators want permanent ban on leachate into lake on Vermont’s northern border

By Justin Trombly

Jun 7 2021June 7, 2021

Lake Memphremagog

The Quebec Legislature voted 118-0 to pressure Vermont for a permanent ban on allowing treated leachate to be discharged in the lake’s tributaries after PFAS were found in the lake.


A wave of grants should help clean up lakes across the state

By Emma Cotton

Jun 1 2021June 1, 2021

Six lakes will soon implement watershed action plans, which should help them manage algae blooms, invasive species, and prevent nutrients from building up and washing downstream into Lake Champlain.


A first in the state: NEK pond to be removed from impaired waters list

By Justin Trombly

Jul 8 2020July 9, 2020

Ticklenaked Pond in Ryegate had been plagued by excess phosphorus for years. After state and community efforts, the water has been cleaned up.


Vermont’s largest municipalities to vote on big-ticket budget items

By Kevin O'Connor

Feb 23 2020February 23, 2020

The state’s largest hubs will vote on one-time requests totaling $250 million on Town Meeting Day, including school upgrades, public swimming pools and more.


Burlington extends boil water order into Monday for further sample testing

By Sarah Asch

Feb 15 2020February 17, 2020

The advisory was initially aimed at the South End of the city but then was extended to all areas except for those around the University of Vermont and UVM Medical Center.


David Deen: Connecticut River resolutions for everyone

By Commentary

Jan 10 2020January 10, 2020

While people are forming their resolutions for the New Year, our Connecticut River could use a few well intentioned pledges.


Attorney general sues Franklin County dairy farm for agriculture violations

By Grace Elletson

Jan 2 2020January 3, 2020

TJ Donovan said Pleasant Valley Farms’ 2017 expansion failed to follow state agriculture law and could be contributing to water pollution.



Vermont breweries launch alliance to promote clean water

By Sarah Asch

Dec 26 2019December 26, 2019

An initiative spearheaded by the Vermont Natural Resources Council aims to promote water quality practices among Vermont’s brewers.



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