by FNLC Staff | Aug 14, 2018 | Boots on the Ground
Maybe you’ve seen the sizeable ditch systems on Midwestern farms? The two-tier ditch design has been in practice on Midwest farms for over a decade. Now, local farmers reap the benefits. The project involves: digging out the ditch banks two to three feet above...
by FNLC Staff | Mar 21, 2018 | Boots on the Ground
The FNLC/NRCS Pike and Rock River Conservation project has been featured on the USDA website! Read more at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/vt/newsroom/stories/?cid=NRCSEPRD1370211. From the article: “Through the FNLC agreement with NRCS, an...
by FNLC Staff | Mar 19, 2018 | Legislation News
Thanks to Representative David Deen, Chair of the Vermont House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee, for making a strong case for investing in clean water now. See the article below!...
by FNLC Staff | Oct 18, 2016 | Boots on the Ground
On a gorgeous Saturday morning in the midst of autumn, two dedicated VT ECOAmeriCorps members skipped out on a typical weekend morning off to venture out to Rugg Brook, located in the middle of the commercial district of St. Albans. The purpose of the visit was to...
by FNLC Staff | Jul 1, 2015 | Legislation News
As I reflect on this past legislative session that moved us to better protect our lakes, rivers, and ponds in Vermont, I am encouraged by all of the work that took place to make it happen. This landmark water quality legislation provides a framework for addressing...
