Water Quality Certification (Section 401)
Under Section 401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1341), states have the authority to review and approve, condition, waive, or deny water quality certif
Under Section 401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1341), states have the authority to review and approve, condition, waive, or deny water quality certif
The Agency re-issued the MS4 General Permit on September 28, 2023. Please review the Final MS4 GP, Response to Comments, and Factsheet for more information.
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Atlas is map viewer that displays Stormwater Permit locations and other spatial data relating to the Agency's programs.
There are approximately 85 hydroelectric generation facilities operating in Vermont and on waters bordering other states. Under state law, the Agency of Natural Resources is charged with ensuring that these projects are operated so that the state's rivers and lakes - which are public trust resources - continue to meet Vermont's water quality standards.
Flood Hazard Area & River Corridor Protection Procedure: Act 250/Section 248 proceedings
Flood Hazard Area & River Corridor Rule: Activities exempt from municipal regulation
Protection of instream flow is a critical aspect of managing our waters in a sustainable manner. While the benefits of flow regulation – hydroelectric power, flood control, water for numerous purposes – are obvious, the impacts often are not. In Vermont, we have focused much attention on maintaining adequate minimum flows to protect aquatic habitat and stream ecology, but other aspects of flow protection are equally important.