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PETITIONS AVAILABLE FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The State Natural Resources Conservation Council Chair, Rick Hopkins of East Montpelier, has announced the availability of nominating...
FCNRCD
Sep 23, 20251 min read
Swanton installs new Dry Hydrant with assistance from Vermont Association of Conservation District’s Rural Fire Protection Program
Installed dry hydrant at John's Bridge in Swanton, Vermont. The Swanton Fire Department completed an installation of a new dry hydrant on...
FCNRCD
Sep 16, 20252 min read
Innovative Approaches to Riparian Restoration in Flood-Prone Vermont Landscapes
On Tuesday, July 15, 41 members from environmental organizations across Vermont joined the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation...
FCNRCD
Aug 22, 20254 min read
Field Day at Does’ Leap Farm: Exploring Innovation in Grazing and Soil Health
On Friday, August 8 th , 2025, Does’ Leap owners Kristan Doolan and George van Vlaanderen opened up their farm alongside the Franklin...
FCNRCD
Aug 22, 20253 min read
Looking back at FCNRCD's Spring Tree Plantings
The spring and summer months are busy for the the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District team. This is our fieldwork...
FCNRCD
Aug 11, 20252 min read
Wildlife Habitat Highlight: Healthy Streams Support Wildlife
Riparian zones, the vegetated area directly adjacent to streams and rivers, provide ideal habitat for lots of wildlife. From the smallest...
FCNRCD
Aug 5, 20253 min read
3rd Annual Missisquoi River Fishing Festival
On Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 Franklin County NRCD hosted our 3rd Annual Missisquoi River Fishing Festival with the support of our...
FCNRCD
Jul 30, 20252 min read
Water Quality Monitoring Begins at Trout Brook in Preparation of Dam Removal
On Wednesday, July 2, Lauren Weston and Viva Goetze of the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District (FCNRCD) met with...
FCNRCD
Jul 17, 20252 min read
Vermont Conservation Groups Gather to Share Riparian Buffer Restoration Successes
On Thursday, June 5, 30 members from environmental organizations across Vermont joined the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation...
FCNRCD
Jul 17, 20254 min read
Celebrating our Watershed with Montgomery Elementary
Last month, Franklin County NRCD hosted an all-day field trip with Montgomery Elementary School middle school students at the Town of...
FCNRCD
Jun 12, 20253 min read
Ben & Jerry’s Joins Tree Planting at Garland Park
We were joined by some fantastic folks from Ben & Jerry's yesterday through their Community Action Team Day. They spent the day with us...
FCNRCD
May 28, 20251 min read
FCNRCD is hiring a Summer Stewardship Intern
The Franklin County NRCD is hiring a full-time (40 hr/week) Summer Stewardship Intern. We will begin reviewing applications on May 19,...
FCNRCD
May 13, 20251 min read
FCNRCD seeking bids for Trout Brook Reservoir Dam Removal in Berkshire, VT
The Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District (FCNRCD) is seeking competitive bids to remove the Trout Brook Reservoir Dam...
FCNRCD
Apr 13, 20251 min read
FCNRCD Open House at New Offices - January 30, 2025
On the evening of Thursday, January 30th, 2025, the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District is hosting an Open House at...
FCNRCD
Dec 27, 20241 min read
Water Quality for Maple Producers Workshop
The Franklin County NRCD's 2024 Maple Producer Workshop Series concluded with an in-person workshop at The Maple Fix Farm in Underhill,...
FCNRCD
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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