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The Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District (WNRCD) is a non-profit organization servicing the Winooski River Watershed, Browns River, and portions of Lake Champlain's sub–watersheds, including all the land and resources within Chittenden and Washington counties and three towns in Orange County. Founded in 1940, we are dedicated to providing on-the-ground conservation assistance as well as promoting public awareness and appreciation for the value of conserving our natural resources. Click on the menu links on the left to learn more about rain barrels, rain gardens, our annual tree sale, and our many other watershed stewardship and conservation initiatives. |
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Request for Quotes - Hinesburg Town Forest Road Stabilization
We are now accepting quotes for road restoration and stabilization in the Hinesburg Town Forest. All submissions must be postmarked by 4:30 PM on May 31, 2012.
Request for Quotes
Plan Details
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Request for Quotes - Browns River Bridge Construction
We are now accepting quotes for the construction of a full span farm bridge across the Brown's River in Essex, Vermont. Interested constractors should read the linked documents below. All submissions must be postmarked by 4:30 PM on May 25, 2012.
Request for Quotes
Specification Package
Design Package
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Let it Rain Stormwater Program Launched
 The Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District (WNRCD) was recently awarded $25,088 from the
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservations (VTDEC) Ecosystem Restoration Program for 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.
Press Release
Let it Rain Summary and Application
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Paddle Along the Winooski River
The Friends of the Winooski River is hosting the Winooski River Sojourn June 19-
24, 2012. This six-day paddling trip down the Winooski River draws participants from across the
Northeast to canoe or kayak on Lake Champlain’s largest tributary watershed. The trip begins
in Marshfield and ends at the mouth at Lake Champlain in Burlington. Each day participants
experience new aspects of the river from narrow, winding channels on day one to wide, flat
gentle flows on day six, along with breathtaking views.
The Sojourn is a guided river tour led by kayak and canoe instructors as well as an expert
Vermont naturalist. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the birds, mammals,
fish and plants of the Winooski as well as the geologic history of the watershed during daily
presentations. In addition to natural history, paddlers will also get to experience some of the
great food offerings of Central Vermont.
Participants can choose to paddle for a single day or all six days. Food, camping and
transportation are included for multi-day paddlers. Lunch and dinner is provided for single day
paddlers. Single days start at $65/person except Sunday, which is $30/person. The six day trip
is $350/person.
To learn more visit http://www.winooskiriver.org/Sojourn
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2012 Tree and Trout Sale Announced
 This years Tree and Shrub Sale will take place on Saturday, April 28 between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm at our Berlin and Williston offices. Order forms and information about this years plants can be found here. Make sure you check out the Tree Sale Brochure before you place your order. Hard copies will be mailed out shortly.
This year we will also be hosting a Spring Trout Sale. It will take place on Sunday, May 6 at Rusty Parker Memorial Park in Waterbury, VT. Pre-orders will be accepted until Friday, April 20. Click here for more information.
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'Living in Harmony with Streams' Released
 We are pleased to announce the release of Living in Harmony with Streams: A Citizen's Handbook to How Streams Work. This handbook describes the
natural processes of streams and how human development and actions
impact those processes. It also describes the Vermont Rivers
Program, stream geomorphic assessments, and corridor planning.
This project was a joint venture bewteen the Friends of the Winooski River, White River Natural Resources Conservation District, and WNRCD. Funding and/or technical assistance was provided by
the Vermont Rivers Program, the Ecosystem Restoration Program and the
Lake Champlain Basin Program. Thank you to the Friends of the Winooski River for taking the lead on this publication.
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May 17, 2012
Stormwater Workshop
6:30 PM
Montpelier
(More Info)
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May 21, 2012
Board Meeting
9:00 AM
Williston
(More Info)
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Renew Your Membership
Now is the perfect time to renew your membership to WNRCD. Membership dues allow us to continue our on-going conservation programs,
develop new initiatives, and leverage funding from municipalities,
businesses, and other sources. It is a critical component of our operations. To renew a membership, become a member, or simply donate, click here.
Thank you for your support! |
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Our Mission is
To ensure the wise use, protection, and enhancement
of Vermont's natural resources through the use of local initiatives,
education and partnerships;
To foster public awareness and appreciation for
the value of and need for natural resource conservation;
To advance the understanding that we all are stewards
of the living earth. |
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