October 10, 2013
Applications are available for the 2014 Vermont Watershed Grants Program to fund projects that help Vermonters protect, restore and enjoy the state’s watersheds. Applications are due to the Vermont Watershed Grants office by Friday, November 22. “Watershed grants are available to municipalities, local or regional governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and water-related citizen groups,” said Rick […]
October 7, 2013
With Act 16 in 2013 Vermont has established flood resilience goals for municipal, regional and state plans. Beginning July 2014 new municipal and regional plans must include a flood resilience element that addresses the goals identified in Chapter 117 §4302. §4302. PURPOSE; GOALS (14) To encourage flood resilient communities. (A) New development in identified flood […]
October 2, 2013
VNRC is very pleased to announce the release of Community Strategies for Vermont’s Forests and Wildlife: A Guide for Local Action. Over the years, VNRC has supported Vermont communities by offering proactive solutions to reduce forest fragmentation and parcelization in Vermont to maintain the rural character of our state. There are many different ways that communities can help sustain […]
September 20, 2013
Our latest newsletter is ready and can can be downloaded from https://centralvtplanning.org/news/newsletters/. Let us know if you have questions or comments.
September 17, 2013
Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions’ (AVCC) ANNUAL SUMMIT is less than three weeks away. The AVCC Board has lined up an exciting array of speakers lined up. Kate McCarthy from Vermont Natural Resources Council will be keynoting the event with tools to assist in municipal conservation work, highlighting a new guide that VNRC has put out […]
September 12, 2013
Renewable Energy Vermont is making a special effort this year to the first day of their annual meeting to Town Planners, Energy Committee Members, other local officials, RPCs, etc. – to focus on what 90% by 2050 means for communities and regions. Renewable Energy 2013 Agenda Monday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 29th With more than 25 high-level conference […]
September 4, 2013
You’re invited to a lunchtime presentation and meeting: Plan Central Vermont: How you can shape the region! Tuesday September 24, 2013 Noon – 2pm The Chapel at Vermont College of Fine Arts Lunch will be provided Please RSVP to Jackie Cassino at cvrpc@cvregion.com The purpose of the meeting is to share with you the types […]
Calling all walking and cycling enthusiasts! The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, Local Motion, VTrans, the City of Burlington and the VT Bike and Pedestrian Coalition will be co-sponsoring a statewide Walk/Bike Summit in the spring of 2014. In order to plan an engaging and useful event we would like to test the waters of […]
August 22, 2013
Incident Command System for Executives ~ ICS402 September 9, 2013 ~ 6:00PM – 8:00PM (2 Hours) Location: Central Vermont Medical Center 130 Fisher Road, Conference Room 3 Berlin, Vermont Description: The purpose of this course is to provide an orientation to the Incident Command System for Executives and Senior Officials. This course is offered at […]
August 7, 2013
There are three applicant briefings scheduled for DR4140 The first meeting, will cover Caledonia and Orleans Counties,and will be held on Tuesday, August 13 at 10:00 a.m at the Lyndon Public Service Building on North Main Street in Lyndon. The second meeting, will cover Chittenden and Washington Counties, and will be held on Thursday, August […]