by Brittany Carter | Jun 15, 2020 | Education
You’ve likely seen gravel wetlands in your travels, but you probably assumed it was just a pond. You’ll often find these manmade structures near parking lots and in industrial areas, or near schools. Overall, wetlands have a positive impact on water quality, and...
by Brittany Carter | Mar 19, 2020 | Education
You’ve noticed stormwater exiting your property and entering the drains and ditches nearby, but what can you do about it? Well, we have a couple of solutions you could implement using green stormwater infrastructure practices. Install a rain barrel Install a rain...
by Brittany Carter | Feb 11, 2020 | Education
When was the last time you thought about stormwater and its impact on water quality? The last major storm? Maybe not at all? That’s okay; it’s not often something we consider when thinking of water quality. Typically, we believe farming practices like the following...
by Brittany Carter | Oct 2, 2019 | Education
Reduced tillage is one of the most essential conservation farming practices row crop farmers can adopt to conserve soil and improve water quality. Since the passage of Act 64—Vermont Clean Water Act in 2015, farmers are required to implement various solutions to...
by Brittany Carter | Sep 17, 2019 | Education
Conservation farming is critical to the soil quality of Vermont farms. It reduces soil erosion and impacts the condition of the water in Lake Champlain. So, we care a heck of a lot about the ramifications of land condition. It’s no secret that years of uncontrolled...
by FNLC Staff | Feb 9, 2015 | Education
Can I Love Vermont Dairy and Love my Lake? I came of age in Burlington, VT when Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield were on a mission to take over the world with premium Vermont ice cream. I remember distinctly my first taste of real Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese. For...