Determination and Class I Rulemaking Petition Form
Existing Class I Wetlands
Class I wetlands are exceptional or irreplaceable in their contribution to Vermont’s natural heritage. They provide unmatched environmental functions and values and therefore merit the highest level of protection. This page provides information about our existing Class I wetlands, what Class I status means, and how to petition for your wetland to receive Class I protections.
Beaver Meadows Wetland, Ripton and Bristol, Vermont
Chickering Fen Wetland, Calais, Vermont
Dennis Pond Wetlands, Brunswick, Vermont
Dorset Marsh, Dorset, Vermont
Eshqua Bog, Hartland, Vermont
LaPlatte River Wetlands, Shelburne, Vermont
Northshore Wetland, Burlington, Vermont
Peacham Bog, Peacham, Vermont
Sandbar Wetlands, Milton and Colchester, Vermont
Tinmouth Channel, Tinmouth, Vermont
Ward Marsh, West Haven, Vermont
Candidate Class I Wetlands
Black Gum Swamps, Vernon, Vermont
Click here to view our Class I wetland interactive map.