Success Stories
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...
Conservation Block Parties in Grand Isle
In collaboration with partners at the South Hero Land Trust, Grand Isle County NRCD hosted their 4th Conservation Block Party in Alburgh this year. The event emphasized wetlands education and featured a guided walk led by Elijah Schumacher, Wetlands Ecologist with the...
A Brighter Future for Keeler Bay with an Action Plan
The Grand Isle County Natural Resources Conservation District and the South Hero Land Trust have collaborated on an environmental stewardship model to ensure the future health of Keeler Bay, a vital resource for the South Hero community. Drawing on successful...
Public Access Restored to the West River with New Steps by the Dummerston Bridge
The Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District recently completed a significant restoration and mitigation project at the Dummerston Covered Bridge. Built in 1872, the bridge holds the title of being the longest covered bridge entirely within Vermont,...