FCNRCD

On Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 Franklin County NRCD hosted our 4th Annual Missisquoi River Fishing Festival with the support of our partners: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Champlain Valley Trout Unlimited, Enosburgh Conservation Commission, Missisquoi River Basin Association, Lake Champlain Basin Program, and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. This family-friendly event invites people of all ages to celebrate fishing in Franklin County. Featuring a variety of stations, activities,...

The watershed that surrounds and contributes water to Lake Champlain covers more than 8,000 square miles and is home to over half a million people. Roads, houses, lawns, driveways, agricultural fields, and other developed lands can potentially contribute pollution to Lake Champlain. However, every property has an opportunity to reduce its impact on water quality and support the health of local rivers, streams, and lakes. Voluntary property assessments through the Stream Wise and Stormwater...

On Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, 37 participants joined staff from the Intervale Conservation Nursery and Riparian Lands Native Seed Partnership, as well as the Franklin County NRCD, US Fish & Wildlife Service Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program, Vermont Agency of Agriculture (CREP Program), and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department to learn about and discuss innovative approaches to riparian buffers. This event was the third in a series of Innovative Riparian Buffer Workshops held in 2025...