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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

Burlington City Council Work Session 04/08/2019

The Burlington City Council meets on Mondays, often three times each month at 7pm. Their meetings air live on Channel 317 (Burlington Telecom) and repeat on Channel 17 at the air times listed below.

This is a Special Meeting City Council Work Session Regarding Water Resources Organizational Assessment & Recommendations.

Burlington Town Hall: Water Quality Bond 09/27/2018

Town hall with Mayor Weinberger at Contois Auditorium discussing the upcoming Water Quality bond.

Burlington Water Quality Improvement Plan 08/18/2015

Megan Moir, Manager of Burlington's Stormwater Program, shares information on the City's Water Quality Improvement Plan.

As part of its ongoing effort to seek input on water quality priorities, the City of Burlington has launched an online survey to gauge public views on wastewater treatment and stormwater runoff issues. The survey, which is posted at http://www.burlingtonvt.gov/IntegratedWQPlan_Survey, will be available online until August 25.
Input will be used to help inform Burlington’s plan to improve water quality through a new, integrated planning approach for wastewater and stormwater management.

Governor Peter Shumlin: Lake Champlain Cleanup Efforts 08/14/2015

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin is joined by taff with the Environmental Protection Agency to share efforts at Lake Champlain Cleanup.

Williston Selectboard Part 2 05/04/2015

The Selectboard is a five member elected board. There are three positions elected for a three year term and two positions elected for a two year term on a staggered basis. The board is responsible for setting the general policy direction, passing ordinances, setting the tax rate, reviewing the budget, supervising the Town Manager and a host of other related tasks. Find the full minutes for this meeting at Williston website.

Watch Part 1 here.

Williston Selectboard Part 1 05/04/2015

Watch Part 2 here.

Senator Patrick Leahy: Leahy Center Environmental Summit Keynote 03/20/2015

Senator Patrick Leahy introduce keynote speaker, United States Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, part of the ECHO, Leahy Center Environmental Summit focussing on 'Climate Change Resilient, Floodwater Smart'. President Barack Obama describes Secretary Jewell as “an expert on the energy and climate issues that are going to shape our future.”

more information: echovermont.org

Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Annual Meeting 06/18/2014

David Mears, Commissioner of Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation gives the keynot at the CCRPC's Annual Meeting. The Chittenden County Regional Planning Organization (CCRPC) promotes cooperation among the 19 municipalities of the Chittenden County region.

South Burlington Stormwater Utility 10/01/2009

South Burlington Stormwater Superintendent Tom DiPietro Jr. shares insights into Vermont's first stormwater utility.

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