Press Release

The Department of Environmental Conservation’s Clean Water Initiative Program announces over $1.6 million in Ecosystem Restoration Grants for projects to improve water quality across Vermont.

The Clean Water Fund Board is accepting public comments on their final draft recommended Clean Water Fund Budget for the next State fiscal year.

Governor Philip B. Scott is issuing a proclamation to declare the week of August 20th “Clean Water Week” for the State of Vermont. Vermont businesses, organizations, communities and individuals across the state are taking part in the celebration of Vermont’s waters, and joining the call for action to restore and protect this vital resource.

Vermont’s regional planning commissions and the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation are pleased to invite municipalities to sign up for a new Municipal Roads Grants-in-Aid Pilot Project.

The Vermont Green Business Program (VT GBP) (http://dec.vermont.gov/environmental-assistance/green-business) is an environmental assistance and recognition program for businesses in the Green Mountain State that support sustainable business practices. It is administered by the Vermont Environmental Assistance Office (EAO) of the Vermont Agency of

Penalty issued after unpermitted salvage yard fails to follow orders to clean up spills and waste.