Environment

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Flood Recovery Efforts 10/08/2024

From the Office of Governor Scott:

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

Press Conference: Largest Stormwater Projects in the State’s History 09/27/2024

From the organizers:

Public-Private sector will be holding a press conference to announce one of the Largest Stormwater Projects in the State’s History Announced. Over 821,000 gallons will be treated every 2 inches of rain water in Landmark Public-Private Partnership: including 100% of all associated phosphorus! Press conference celebrating public-private partnership on one of the largest stormwater project in state's history.

People included are Ernie Pomerleau, Pomerleau Real Estate; Kirsten Merriman Shapiro, Chittenden Housing Trust; Julie Moore, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, State of Vermont; Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Mayor of the City of Burlington; and, Dan Albrecht, Natural Resources Program Manager, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission

Chittenden Solid Waste District 09/25/2024

For more information on the Chittenden Solid Waste District and current procedures and meeting dates, please visit cswd.net/about-cswd/cswd-board-of-commissioners.

Roosevelt Park Public Planning Meeting 09/24/2024

From the Burlington Department of Parks, Recreation & Waterfront:

Please Join Burlington Parks Recreation & Waterfront's Planning team and consultants for the final public meeting on September 24th between 5-7pm (drop in anytime!)

The meeting will be held indoors at the Old North End Community Center (ONE CC), 20 Allen Street, lower level. Join us on to learn about the final plan for Roosevelt Park!

For more information visit: https://www.enjoyburlington.com/roosevelt-park-comprehensive-plan/

Third Annual Net Zero Energy Festival 09/21/2024

Burlington Electric Department hosts a day of outdoor fun for the whole family to share Burlington’s Net Zero Energy vision.

For more information visit: burlingtonelectric.com/festival

Vermont Progressives: The Who, What, and Why of Project 2025 09/19/2024

From the Vermont Progressive Party:

Do you want to learn more about Project 2025? Do you want to know what you can do to stop it from happening? The VPP Organizing Committee, in partnership with CPD Action and Rights & Democracy VT, is offering the following free virtual training session:

The Who, What, and Why of Project 2025: Why we need to mobilize now to stop it from happening and its possible implications.

This is a great opportunity for you to learn more so that you can educate others on this life-changing plan set by the far right. We hope you will join us!

For more information visit: www.progressiveparty.org

Burlington Farmer's Market Update On Increasing Food Access to Vermonters 09/18/2024

Georgie Rubens, Market Director of the Burlington Farmer's Market, gives an update on a propsal they are working on with NOFA Vermont to increase food access to Vermonters. Through base funding, the program would double the spending power of SNAP/3SquaresVT customers have and increase their ability to buy fresh and local foods.

For more information visit: www.burlingtonfarmersmarket.org | www.nofavt.org