A Conservation District is a political subdivision of the State of Vermont, as designated by legislation in 1939, to cooperate with farmers, other landowners, organizations and state and federal agencies to encourage and assist in the conservation of natural resources throughout the State.

The Rutland District was established in 1968.

It includes the sixteen towns

in the eastern part of Rutland County and Rutland City.

Mission Statement: The Rutland Natural Resources Conservation District (RNRCD)

is committed to fostering an awareness of the link between stewardship of the natural environment and the agricultural community as well as other landowners,

and encouraging and supporting efforts with partners, in meeting the need for natural resource conservation.

Let it Rain Stormwater Program Launched

With funding through the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservations (VTDEC) Ecosystem Restoration Program the Rutland and Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District’s are kicking off a project aimed at reducing stormwater runoff in the Lake Champlain Basin called “Let it Rain”. The project is a joint venture with Lake Champlain Sea Grant (LCSG) and provides residential and commercial landowners with incentive payments for implementing stormwater best management practices on their property. 

For more info about the program please visit http://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/let-it-rain or contact Justin Kenney at justin.kenney@vt.nacdnet.net or nanci.mcguire@vt.nacdnet.net       

Press Release

Let it Rain Summary and Application

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