Lake Champlain Committee August Ripples E-news LCC Finds Water Chestnut During Invasives Surveys For several years LCC has collaborated with Arrowwood Environmental to conduct surveys for aquatic invasive species in the Lake Champlain watershed. Our most recent efforts have focused on floating-leaved species like water chestnut. This year’s work revealed… Read more… Your Comments Wanted on […]
Continue readingIdle-Free VT Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization that raises awareness of unnecessary vehicle idling (idling when parked) in Vermont. News & Updates Latest news about Idle-Free VT and vehicle idling in Vermont • Vermont Idle-Free Schools 2015-16 project report • Burlington Police Department tests idle management system • Fleet idling reduction certification program • […]
Continue readingGreen Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News September 2016 In this newsletter: Registration Now Open for Deep Change for Climate Justice Conference Merchants of Doubt Film Showing in Northfield Season of Creation: September 1 – October 4 New Course on Water Resources Button Up Day is November 12 — Mini-grants are Offered New England Quakers’ […]
Continue readingNewsFlash September 2016 The Rover is on the move! The Rover is CSWD’s mobile household hazardous waste collection unit that stops once in each town and accepts household hazardous wastes from residents. The Rover accepts household hazardous wastes such as paints and stains, automotive fluids, hobby supplies, pesticides, fertilizers, household cleaners, and similar items with the words “Danger,” “Caution,” […]
Continue readingClick here for the latest Peace & Justice Newsletter Peace & Justice Store Peace & Justice Center (802) 863-2345 | info@pjcvt.org | https://www.pjcvt.org 60 Lake St Ste 1C Burlington, VT 05401 Also in this issue: World Social Forum F 35 fight is far from over Protect Geprags Park Community Events FREE PJC Events with sign-up […]
Continue readingNewsFlash August 2016 Click the icons above to find us on Facebook & Twitter! Meet CSWD’s new General Manager! On August 8, Sarah Reeves will take the helm as General Manager of the Chittenden Solid Waste District. Tom Moreau retired from the position after 21 years of leadership. Sarah Reeves was born and raised in […]
Continue readingecoNEWS VT – Summer 2016 issue View this email in your browser Greetings, This issue of ecoNEWS VT is focused on water resources from around Vermont. Our four feature stories range from soil phosphorus and streambank erosion to long-term monitoring of sentinel streams to fish growth in Lake Champlain. We also have a feature about […]
Continue readingLake Champlain Committee April Ripples E-news Drugs in Wastewater Shift With Seasons Researchers at UVM have looked at the impacts of changes in student populations on drug residues in Burlington’s wastewater, according to an article in the Burlington Free Press. Christine Vatovec, an environmental science research professor, compared the concentration of drugs… Read more… Vermont Tile […]
Continue readingNews Flash May 2016 Click the icons above to find us on Facebook & Twitter! Love compost? Love biking? Love helping people recycle right at events? CSWD has some fun, interesting volunteer and internship openings — two with the potential for academic credit, a great environmental education and outreach experience to add to your resume — […]
Continue readingGet Involved Visit Our Website Give E-News – April As sunshine and warm weather melt the final traces of winter from our mountains, Vermonters are on the move, taking to our downtowns and countryside, often by foot and bicycle. How we travel around the state has many implications for Vermont’s people, communities and natural resources. […]
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