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 petitions for the statewide elections of district supervisors in each of the fourteen Natural Resources Conservation Districts.

Natural Resources Conservation Districts are local subdivisions of state government established under the state's Soil Conservation Act to connect people, organizations, and resources to steward our land and water for the future. The Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District offers a unique and powerful vehicle for community members to become involved with local conservation work and establish programs that protect the environment. Please visit FranklinCountyNRCD.org for more information.

To have your name placed on the December 8, 2025 election ballot for the office of district supervisor, a person must obtain a minimum of twenty-five (25) signatures on nominating petitions. Anyone residing within the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District area may run for office of Conservation District Supervisor. Anyone owning land and residing within the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District may sign a nominating petition.

Supervisors for each Conservation District board are elected for a term of five (5) years. The deadline for submitting nominating petitions to Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District office is November 3, 2025.

Nominating petitions and additional information may be obtained by contacting the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District at 802-582-3133.

The Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District empowers and partners with land stewards and communities on the ground by supporting connections that benefit natural resources, water quality, soil health, and the working landscape in Franklin County and across Northwest Vermont.​