Two Things: We’re hiring for two exciting positions, and inviting you to VECAN’s Spring Summit!   Stay informed, stay connected – two things.  We’re Hiring an Executive Director and a Communications Associate! Are you passionate about environmental advocacy and eager to make a meaningful impact? Join VRNC in our mission to protect Vermont’s natural resources and promote sustainable communities! We are seeking a dynamic Communications Associate to join our team and support strategic communication initiatives and engage with stakeholders, members, an ..read more

On April 8, 2024, VNRC and our partners at Audubon Vermont submitted formal comments to the U.S. Forest Service on proposed management alternatives for the Telephone Gap Integrated Resource Project (IRP), which outlines a wide variety of proposed forest and natural resources management activities in the Green Mountain National Forest, Rochester, and Middlebury Ranger Districts in Vermont. Read more background about the Telephone Gap IRP and our involvement thus far here. VNRC and Audubon Vermont had previously submitted in Spring 2023 encouraging the Forest Service to develop one or more alter ..read more

This week in the State House there has been lots of movement on many important climate, clean energy and resilience bills, including the House Environment and Energy Committee taking up the Flood Safety Act (S.213) and the miscellaneous Public Utility Commission bill (S.305). There was also a joint hearing of House Judiciary and House Environment and Energy to consider the Climate Change Superfund Act (S.259).  Further, the full House unanimously passed a bill to ban PFAS and other harmful chemicals from cosmetic and menstrual products, and it bans PFAS from apparel, children’s produ ..read more

Another week, another big vote on climate legislation. On Tuesday, the Senate voted 26-3 to pass the Climate Superfund Act (S.259)! This incredibly strong tripartisan vote gives the bill a ton of momentum as it moves to the House – and with its passage, all our priority climate bills have officially moved onto their second chamber. On this week’s Climate Dispatch, Representative Kate Logan (P/D-Burlington) joins us to outline her hopes for climate progress this session, including the advancement of the miscellaneous Public Utility Com ..read more

Vermont Natural Resources Council’s Board of Directors seeks a new Executive Director and invites candidates to apply for the opportunity to lead this impactful, established, and highly regarded organization at an exciting time. The successful candidate will be a seasoned and collaborative nonprofit leader who is familiar with organizational leadership, legislative processes, environmental policy issues, and environmental justice. To learn more about the position and how to apply, go to https://eostransitions.applicantpool.com/jobs ..read more

Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team as a Communications Associate. This person will play a critical role in advancing VNRC’s mission by helping to implement strategic communications initiatives and outreach to engage with key stakeholders, members and the general public in order to amplify VNRC’s impact through various channels.  Established in 1963, VNRC is Vermont’s oldest, statewide independent environmental advocacy organization. VNRC works from the grassroots to the Legislature to advance policies, progr ..read more

Three Things: Recapping progress on five priority bills, spreading the word about the Waterbury LEAP Energy Fair, and inviting you to tomorrow’s Art Walk event!  Stay informed, connected, and engaged—three things. State House Progress Continues on Key Priorities – Thank Your Legislators!  Over the past few weeks, there has been exciting progress on many of our priority bills for this legislative session – safeguarding our natural resources, building needed housing, protecting watersheds to build climate resilience and mitigate flooding, moving toward 100% clean energy, pol ..read more

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment through Monday, April 8, 2024 on proposed management alternatives for the Telephone Gap Integrated Resource Project (IRP), which outlines a wide variety of proposed forest and natural resources management activities in the Green Mountain National Forest, Rochester, and Middlebury Ranger Districts in Vermont.  Background Information The timing of the Telephone Gap IRP aligns with a nationally significant moment for policy development aimed at protecting our nation’s forests for all of the benefits they provide to our climate, ecosystems, co ..read more

Another BIG week in the State House! As you probably remember, last week the House passed the modernized Renewable Energy Standard (H.289), and the Senate passed the Flood Safety Act (S.213). Today, the Senate is following that up by voting to advance the Climate Change Superfund Act (S.259) on a 21-5 vote.  This will allow Vermont to hold Big Oil accountable for the harm their products are causing. Today’s Episode This week on the Climate Dispatch, we have Senate Majority Leader Alison Clarkson outlining the big climate bills the Senate is prioritizing and working to advance this sessio ..read more

Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate voted overwhelmingly (21-5) to advance S.259, the Climate Superfund Act, which would ensure that Vermonters are not left shouldering the full cost of climate disruption. Following another vote Tuesday, the bill will head to the House of Representatives for consideration. As Vermont continues to grapple with the physical and financial impacts of a changing climate, this bill represents a major step forward in ensuring that responsible parties, like Big Oil – companies like ExxonMobil and Shell that have known for decades that their products are disrupt ..read more