Hands Mill Dam Removal

Hands Mill Dam Removal

The Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District has been working for years to remove the Hands Mill Dam in Washington which was classified as a Significant Hazard potential dam. Dam Safety reports indicated that a sudden failure could cause “probable loss of life...
VAWQP Regional Coordination Meetings Continue this Fall

VAWQP Regional Coordination Meetings Continue this Fall

Last month, the Vermont Agricultural Water Quality Partnership (VAWQP) Southwest (pictured above) and Southeast regions convened for regional coordination meetings. The purpose of regional coordination services is to support the mission and strategic plan of...

Bale Grazing for Success Workshop in Sheffield

Earlier this month, the Caledonia County NRCD held the workshop, Bale Grazing for Success at Mile Long Farm in Sheffield. With a backdrop of stunning fall foliage, tips were shared on bale grazing on hayfields and pastures. With experience raising cattle and sheep,...
Working with Farmers

Working with Farmers

While Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District (FCNRCD) focused on capacity building over the past year, it was with an eye towards providing better aid to their agricultural community. As with other conservation districts, agricultural support is...
Lake Friendly Project on Joe’s Pond

Lake Friendly Project on Joe’s Pond

This summer a lake-friendly alternative to a retaining wall was installed on Joe’s Pond in Danville. Thanks to the willing landowners, this was Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District’s first project on the pond. Working with a team that included a...