Vermont's clean water funding helps municipalities, farmers, and others implement projects that will reduce nutrient and sediment pollution from all sectors: agriculture; developed lands, including stormwater and roads; unstable streambanks and lakeshores; and wastewater. Clean water projects also protect public health and safety, support Clean Water Act compliance, increase flood resilience, enhance recreation, improve fish and wildlife habitat, save money over the long-term and leverage federal funds.
Vermont’s clean water funding comprises Capital Funds and the Clean Water Fund with revenue from the Meals and Rooms Tax Allocation, Property Transfer Tax Surcharge and unclaimed bottle deposits.
Recommendations for how state Clean Water Funding is allocated are made by the Clean Water Board, with representation from five state agency secretaries: Administration; Agriculture, Food and Markets; Commerce and Community Development; Natural Resources; and Transportation. In addition, four members of the public are appointed by the Governor.
For more information, view the clean water funding factsheet or contact ANR.CleanWaterVT@vermont.gov.
Visit the Clean Water Board Meetings webpage for upcoming meeting details and to view past meeting materials and minutes.
Participate in the State Fiscal Year 2023 Clean Water Budget Process
Comment on the Draft SFY 2023 Clean Water Budget October 19–November 19, 2021
Vermont’s Clean Water Board is requesting public input on its draft State Fiscal Year 2023 clean water budget, October 19–November 19, 2021. Public input will help the Board prioritize funding for projects that improve water quality in Vermont’s lakes, streams, and wetlands.
View the draft State Fiscal Year 2023 clean water budget.
Complete the brief online questionnaire by Friday, November 19, 2021 at 4:00 pm.
To request a printed copy of the questionnaire, email ANR.CleanWaterVT@vermont.gov with subject line “SFY 2023 Clean Water Budget Public Comment.” Print copy questionnaire responses must be postmarked by Friday, November 19th and mailed to:
Attention: Vermont Clean Water Initiative Program
Department of Environmental Conservation
One National Life Drive, Davis 3
Montpelier, VT 05620-3510
Attend the Clean Water Budget Public Hearing – November 4, 2021
The public is invited to learn more about clean water funding and the budget process and comment on the draft State Fiscal Year 2023 clean water budget at the Clean Water Budget Public Hearing on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 10:30 am. Visit the Clean Water Board Meetings webpage for details and to RSVP.
Contact ANR.CleanWaterVT@vermont.gov with subject line “SFY 2023 Clean Water Budget Public Comment” with questions about the clean water budget public comment period and public hearing.
Program Audit of the Clean Water Fund
Vermont Statute requires a Clean Water Fund audit be completed by an independent party by January 15, 2023. Visit Vermont Statutes Online 10 V.S.A. § 1389b for statutory language on the Clean Water Fund audit. The Vermont Agency of Administration posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an independent party to conduct the Program Audit of the Clean Water Fund. All communications concerning this RFP are to be addressed in writing to the State Contact listed on the front page of this RFP. Actual or attempted contact with any other individual from the State concerning this RFP is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.