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The Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District (FCNRCD) seeks proposals from archaeological/cultural resources consultants regarding an Archaeological Resources Assessment and stratigraphic analysis for a project site at the confluence of Black Falls Brook and the Trout River in Montgomery, VT as part of the Final Design phase of a proposed floodplain restoration project overseen by FCNRCD. Please see the RFP document below for more details:

Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources, in partnership with regional and local organizations, is updating the Tactical Basin Plan for the Lamoille River Basin (Basin 7). This plan guides water quality and habitat protection efforts by identifying rivers, lakes, and wetlands in need of restoration or protection, and by outlining priority actions, partners, and funding needed to carry out the work. The updated plan is expected to be released at the end of 2026. Community input p

The Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District (FCNRCD) seeks proposals from engineering consultants regarding final design at a floodplain along the confluence of Black Falls Brook and the Trout River in Montgomery, VT, as part of the Final Design phase of a proposed floodplain restoration project overseen by FCNRCD. Please see the Request for Proposals below for more information:

As our 2025 Stream Wise season comes to a close, we are excited to highlight Stream Wise participants Wendy Scott and Al Stirt in this Stream Steward Spotlight! In 2023, we met Wendy for a Stream Wise Consultation on her property and discussed stream buffers, water quality, and invasive species. The consultation resulted in a tree planting that would expand Wendy and Al's stream buffer to the recommended 50 feet. This tree planting was completely funded through the Trees for

The State Natural Resources Conservation Council Chair, Rick Hopkins of East Montpelier, has announced the availability of nominating...

Installed dry hydrant at John's Bridge in Swanton, Vermont. The Swanton Fire Department completed an installation of a new dry hydrant on...

On Tuesday, July 15, 41 members from environmental organizations across Vermont joined the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation...

On Friday, August 8 th , 2025, Does’ Leap owners Kristan Doolan and George van Vlaanderen opened up their farm alongside the Franklin...

The spring and summer months are busy for the the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District team. This is our fieldwork...

Riparian zones, the vegetated area directly adjacent to streams and rivers, provide ideal habitat for lots of wildlife. From the smallest...

On Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 Franklin County NRCD hosted our 3rd Annual Missisquoi River Fishing Festival with the support of our...

On Wednesday, July 2, Lauren Weston and Viva Goetze of the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District (FCNRCD) met with...

On Thursday, June 5, 30 members from environmental organizations across Vermont joined the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation...

Last month, Franklin County NRCD hosted an all-day field trip with Montgomery Elementary School middle school students at the Town of...

We were joined by some fantastic folks from Ben & Jerry's yesterday through their Community Action Team Day. They spent the day with us...