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Burlington Board of Finance 12/16/2024

For more information on current procedures and meeting dates for the Burlington Board of Finance, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/BOF/Schedule.

People, Power & Politics (The P3 Show): Happy Holidays Burlington 2024 12/14/2024

From Romeo von Hermann:

Host Romeo von Hermann discusses Burlington in the year 2024, Happy Holidays Burlington, and looking forward to 2025.

The P3 Show is a talk show that brings communities and stake holders together to discuss social and political issues of the day in Burlington, Vermont and the nation.

The P3 Show is open to all young adults and the community at large to join the conversation. Topics on the show can be submitted to peoplepowerpolitics.show@gmail.com.

Moments with Melinda: Interview with Steph Yu 12/12/2024

From Melinda Moulton:

Steph Yu is the President and Executive Director of The Public Assets Institute.

For more information visit: www.publicassets.org

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Vermont's Most Promising Jobs 12/11/2024

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and Administration officials hold their regular weekly press conference on Wednesday.

Burlington Board of Finance 12/09/2024

For more information on current procedures and meeting dates for the Burlington Board of Finance, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/BOF/Schedule.

Reconnecting Waterways: A Workshop on Removing Dams & Right-Sizing Culverts: Welcome & Keynote: Reconnecting Waterways 12/05/2024

From the Organizer:

This workshop's keynote speaker is Laura Wildman, from Save the Sound.

Laura Wildman is a professional fisheries and water resources engineer with a passion for restoring ecosystems and reestablishing natural function and aquatic connectivity. She has over 3 decades of experience in engineering, river science, construction, community outreach, and environmental advocacy on hundreds of ecological restoration projects. Laura is a leading and internationally recognized expert in the removal of barriers and enjoys traveling abroad to share her experience with others, in hopes that we leave this world a better place for future generations. She earned a B.S. in civil engineering from the University of Vermont as well as a Master of Environmental Management from Yale University. Laura lives in Glastonbury, CT, with her husband and two daughters, and enjoys spending time with her extended family at their family camp in New Hampshire fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking, and taking in the view of the lake from the outdoor shower

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Reconnecting Waterways: A Workshop on Removing Dams & Right-Sizing Culverts: Elements of Site Restoration in Barrier Removal Design 12/05/2024

From the Organizer:

Speakers include Allaire Diamond and Evan Fitzgerald.

Barrier removal projects go beyond typical construction methods to accomplish stream system restoration. In this session we will consider three main elements of stream restoration: valley/stream topography, in-stream structure/roughness, and plants. We’ll talk about our experience with practical design approaches for sites of various stream size and type. 

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Reconnecting Waterways: A Workshop on Removing Dams & Right-Sizing Culverts: Construction Oversight 12/05/2024

From the Organizer:

Speakers include Doug Osborne and Jessica Clark Louisos.

This presentation will review the key elements of construction oversight during dam removal projects. Topics including bid documents, defining roles, communication planning, and permit compliance will be discussed. Examples and lessons learned will be reviewed.

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Reconnecting Waterways: A Workshop on Removing Dams & Right-Sizing Culverts: Telling the Story of Place and Impact: Community, Cultural Resources & Monitoring 12/05/2024

From the Organizer:

Speakers include Lauren Weston, Meghan Arpino, and Evan Carlson.

This presentation aims to cover many topics, everything but the actual dam removal process, based on the experiences of the Franklin County NRCD through two dam removal projects. Topics to be discussed will include public engagement, community meetings, outreach events, storytelling monitoring and data collection pre and post removal, working with Historic Preservation, and more. Preliminary monitoring data related to channel adjustment, sediment transport, plant communities, and aerial imagery from 2-3 years of post-removal monitoring at the Johnsons Mill Dam site in Bakersfield, VT will be shared.

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Reconnecting Waterways: A Workshop on Removing Dams & Right-Sizing Culverts: Construction Process & Methods for Dam Removals and Culvert Replacements 12/05/2024

From the Organizer:

Speakers include Ben Canonica and Greg Russ.

This presentation will cover the construction process and methods for dam removals and culvert replacements. Walking through a typical dam removal; including access, process/steps, organization & cleanliness, and restoration. Discuss stream rebuilding techniques in the dry, in the wet, and inside of culverts. 

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