About Rutland NRCD
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.
Rutland NRCD
Nanci McGuire, District Manager
170 S Main St, Ste 4
Rutland, VT 05701
(802)-775-8034 ext.117
Programs and Services Meet the Team Contact
Otter Creek Basin Plan Kick-Off Meeting
Please join us for this kick-off meeting for the Otter Creek Basin Plan, on 6/7/18 from 4-6pm in the upstairs of the Brandon Town Hall. Ethan Swift and Angie Allen with the Agency of Natural Resources will describe the basin planning process and timeframe, share some new data, discuss opportunities for projects, and answer questions. We hope that you can join us!
Mission Statement
The Rutland Natural Resources Conservation District (NRCD) 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.
Upcoming Events
Rutland NRCD Board Meeting – Tuesday, August 28th, 9:30am, USDA Service Center, Rutland
Otter Creek Tactical Basin Partners Planning Meeting – Monday, September 10th, 2:00pm, USDA Service Center, Rutland
Gallery
Giorgetti Park Bioretention
New bioretention green stormwater infrastucre practice installed at Giorgetti Park in Rutland, VT.
Discussing Practices
Rutland NRCD District Manager Nanci McGuire and board members discuss Green Infrastructure practices onsite.
Stream Table
Kids add houses, culverts, trees, buildings, etc. to the stream table during the 2017 Conservation Field Day organized by Rutland NRCD.
Stream Ecology
Chris Alexopoulos, Fisheries Specialist from the US Forest Service showing off his catch during Conservation Field Day.
