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Vermont Agency of Natural Resources web site

The more than six hundred scientists and professionals at the agency are dedicated to protecting and improving the health of Vermont’s people and ecosystems and promoting the sustainable use of Vermont’s natural resources. Through our three departments – the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation – the agency serves as a focal point for environmental protection. Please explore the web site to learn more about what we’re doing on behalf of Vermont’s environment.

AGENCY DEPARTMENT WEB SITES

Each of the Agency's three departments has its own home page, as does the Secretary's Office. We've also included links to other state and federal agencies with a presence in Vermont.

Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) administers most of the Agency's regulatory programs plus several voluntary pollution and waste reduction programs. Program areas include: air quality, environmental assistance, public facilities engineering, geology, environmental permits, environmental enforcement, solid waste, hazardous waste, surface water quality, watershed planning, stormwater management, drinking water supply.

Department of Fish and Wildlife (FWD) manages Vermont's fisheries and wildlife resources, enforces the state's hunting and fishing laws, and studies and inventories nongame wildlife species and natural communities.

Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) operates the Vermont State Parks system, manages state forests and natural areas, and provides assistance in the areas of forestry, recreation, and conservation education.

The ANR Central Office which includes the Agency Secretary's Office, supports the departments by providing several administrative, planning, information technology, and human resource functions.

Please click here to see a listing of programs within the ANR departments. The listing includes brief descriptions, addresses and phone numbers.

Recent Links of Interest

October 2009 - Final Proposed Rule: ATV Use Trails on State Lands - This final proposed rule establishes a process by which a trail traveling over state land may be designated for use by All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). Any questions may be sent via E-mail to: ATVRULE@state.vt.us or via mail to: Meghan Purvee, Agency of Natural Resources, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671. Please also see the "2004 ATV Collaborative Report"

June 2009 - Maple Sugaring on State Lands - The Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation has been working closely with the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association to make additional state land under the jurisdiction of the Department available under license agreement to sugar makers for maple sugaring. In cooperation with the Association, we developed an application process along with tapping guidelines and license requirements. The Department has currently identified eight new sites on state forest or state park land that will become available for maple sugaring by interested sugar makers. Application Process: The Department solicited applications from sugar makers interested in sugaring on any of the eight new sites that have been identified for this purpose. The application deadline was July 10, 2009. Please see the Department's web site for more information >>

April 2009 - Climate Change Grant Program - The VT ANR solicited proposals from municipalities and non-profit organizations for projects that increase energy efficiency, achieve measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and increase use of clean renewable resources. The maximum per grant award was $12,000. A total of $360,000 was available this grant cycle. There were two evaluation/award rounds. The proposal deadline was May 1 2009. Please see our web site for more information >>

Green Mountain Care is a family of low-cost and free health coverage programs for Vermonters and is offered by the state of Vermont and its partners. Green Mountain Care provides uninsured Vermonters with access to quality, comprehensive health care coverage at a reasonable cost. To find out more, please call 1-800-250-8427 or visit the Green Mountain Care web site .

The Vermont Clean and Clear Action Plan web site - This ANR web site will help people understand what's being done to attack blue/green algae, why phosphorus is such a problem and what you can do to help. You’ll also find information about state and federal programs for phosphorus reduction, as well as links to our partners who are working hard to make Lake Champlain and all of our waterways Clean and Clear.

Vermont Agency of Natural Resources - 103 South Main Street, Center Building
Waterbury, VT 05671-0301
telephone: 802-241-3600 fax: 802-244-1102
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