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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:

The Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District (FCNRCD) seeks proposals from archaeological/cultural resources consultants regarding an Archaeological Resources Assessment 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.  See the full RFP here:

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...

The Franklin County NRCD is hiring a full-time (40 hr/week) Summer Stewardship Intern. We will begin reviewing applications on May 19,...