Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC)

10/29/2026

Join us this fall as we explore what it means to be a forest steward in Vermont. Whether you’re cutting trails for hiking and skiing, harvesting firewood for the winter, or growing food for your community, there are so many different ways to care for the land. We’ve teamed up with local forestry expert Mike Snyder to walk you through the Stewardship Guide for Vermont Forest Landowners. The guide provides an overview of the broad spectrum of management and conservation options that exist to promote healthy forests and sound stewardship. Thanks to Audubon Vermont for hosting us on their trails! Get free resources and learn more at the link in our profile.
https://vnrc.org/forestlandowners/

10/28/2026

This fall, we've joined organizational and municipal partners on the Ride Public campaign, a collaborative effort seeking to recogne the importance of public transit service and the need to support sustainable, dedicated funding for Vermont’s transportation system.

Want to get involved in advocating for public transit in Vermont? Head to the link in our bio to:

-Sign the petition
-Contact your lawmakers
-Find your local public transit routes

10/27/2026

Hyperscale data centers are rapidly reshaping our land across the country. How exactly does this look? In 2024, the average data center site covered about 224 acres or 0.35 square miles — roughly the size of 450 football fields, according to a Cushman & Wakefield report. This represents a 144% increase since 2022. Developers are increasingly seeking large parcels for multi-building campuses that allow for phased construction and future expansion. In Wisconsin, which has about 50 data centers, residents have concerns that rezoning for data center development could accelerate the loss of productive farmland, which is already declining due to development pressures, land consolidation and competition. Watch to learn more & head to the link in our profile to explore our sources and get involved in the Don't Data Center Vermont campaign. https://linktr.ee/vt_naturalresources

10/26/2026

Interested in learning more about the legislative process, tracking issues related to climate, housing, community planning, transportation, environmental justice, water, forests and wildlife in Vermont?

VNRC and our partners, Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) and the Vermont Planners Association (VPA), are seeking a Legislative Intern to help track forward-looking environmental legislation moving through the State House during the 2027 legislative session (January through April 2027). Duties will include:

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in state-level policies and policy-making, strong oral and written communication skills, and be diplomatic, curious, and able to take initiative. Although flexible, the typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday for an average of 32 hours per week. The Legislative Intern is expected to split their time between the Vermont State House and the VNRC office, both in Montpelier, but some work may be performed remotely. The internship starts on January 11, 2027 and ends on April 30, 2027. Compensation is $18.50 per hour, paid biweekly. Learn more and apply at the link in our profile.

10/26/2026

The Roadless Rule is a landmark national policy adopted by the U.S. Forest Service in 2001 to maintain approximately 58.5 million acres of largely healthy, undeveloped National Forest System lands. A lot of the Roadless Rule rollback conversation has centered around existing Inventoried Roadless Are...

10/26/2026

10/22/2026

In much of the country, the AI boom is driving the construction of hyperscale data centers. Not so much in New England. But change is coming. Here's how some in the region are preparing.

10/22/2026

Thank you Vermont Public for covering our recent dam removal!

Hydrologic modeling suggests removing the dam could drop floodwater levels by 2 feet in hard-hit parts of the central Vermont village.

10/22/2026

We're looking forward to diving deep into data centers with you all tomorrow! Learn more & register below.

10/21/2026

Big thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the completion of the Cross Brothers dam removal in Northfield last week! This project has been extra special for us to work on, especially getting to see the serious glow up for Northfield's river access and swimming hole. Whether you live in town or nearby, be sure to check out the new path down to the falls and let us know what you think. Bonus points for sending us a photo!