Franklin County NRCD is serving as the
Northwest Regional Coordinator for the
Vermont Agricultural Water Quality Partnership (VAWQP)
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We are hosting collaborative meetings and creating resources for staff involved with the VAWQP Partner Organizations including:
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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
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Vermont Association of Conservation Districts (VACD) alongside Vermont's Natural Resources Conservation Districts (NRCDs)
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Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
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US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
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University of Vermont Extension (UVM Extension)
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USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)
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Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation (VANR-DEC)
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Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP)
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Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB)
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The goals of these meetings are to improve coordination between staff at different organizations, identify areas of strength and opportunity, and improve water quality on agricultural lands throughout the region.
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Need to contact someone? Check out the Northwest Zone VAWQP Directory Excel File below.
