Junk mail got you down? Register for Catalog Choice and stop junk mail senders in their tracks. Sign Up Now How many pieces of junk mail did you receive in the last week? The last month? Whether it’s credit card offers or phone books, junk mail is a nuisance for all of us. In fact, […]
Continue readingNational Wildlife Federation’s Campus Ecology program is pleased to announce the release of our newest resource guide, titled, The Campus Wild: How College and University Green Landscapes Provide Havens for Wildlife and “Lands-On” Experiences for Students. The Campus Wild features 85 higher education institutions, including both two and four-year schools, community, public and private, representing all […]
Continue readingRaise your voice to counter the toxic spin of the Koch Brothers. Tell President Obama you support strong climate action! Dear Friend, This is a pivotal moment for the climate movement. In December, world leaders will meet at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, tasked with reaching an international agreement to cut carbon emissions. There is […]
Continue readingWelcome back to what I hope will be another great year for Champlain College and Sustain Champlain. This is 10th year that Sustain Champlain is in existence, thanks to the insightful staff, faculty and students that started a committee back in 2005. I’m starting my 7th year here at Champlain and am ready to keep […]
Continue readingThe Water Resources Team is seeking input from the public via an online survey on what our most important considerations should be when planning water quality improvement projects as part of our Integrated Water Quality Plan for stormwater and wastewater. To take the 8-10 minute survey, please visit https://burlingtonvt.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d99225c30f01e3cae07452420&id=3b9a973077&e=9186873ecc The survey will be online until […]
Continue readingDo you walk or bike in Burlington? Or bike to Burlington from surrounding towns? Are you interested in making Burlington a safer, more inviting place to walk and bike? If you answered YES to any of the above questions, please take five minutes of your time to answer a few questions about what improvements […]
Continue readingNews Release U.S. Environmental Protection Agency New England Regional Office August 14, 2015 Contact: David Deegan, (617) 918-1017 EPA Seeking Public Comment on Phosphorus Limits for Vermont Segments of Lake Champlain BURLINGTON –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making available for public comment the Phosphorus Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the twelve Vermont […]
Continue readingJune 2015 • July 1, 2015 brings disposal law changes • Recycling fee increase comes to the MRF July 1 • Waste Warrior training returns! • The Rover is coming to your town! • Free backyard composting & edible landscaping workshops at Green Mountain Compost • It’s paint season! • Come to our celebration of…YOU! […]
Continue readingWe want to hear from you! The University of Vermont Medical Center, in collaboration with the Community Health Centers of Burlington, Vermont Department of Health, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, Howard Center, United Way of Chittenden County and the Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties, are conducting a survey to assess the […]
Continue readingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2015 Contact: Jennifer Green City of Burlington 802.865.7532 jgreen@burlingtonvt.gov Alayna Howard Vermont Energy Investment Corporation 802.540.7656 ahoward@veic.org BSP Supports Annual Way to Go! Burlington, VT – The Burlington Sustainability Partnership (BSP), a unique, collaborative endeavor between the City of Burlington, the Burlington Business Association, Champlain College, the Chittenden County Regional […]
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