July 11, 2013
FEMA needs your help! Since 2010, FEMA has annually conducted a nationwide survey on risk awareness of U.S. local officials. Survey results track trends and inform federal agencies and state and local communities how to most effectively engage and support communities toward advancing mitigation actions to reduce vulnerabilities to natural hazards. It is now time […]
July 10, 2013
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Vermont Public Service Department and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets will offer a day-long training and informational session on Ground-Mounted Solar Electric Generation Permitting and Siting. The technical training is intended for solar project installers and developers, including environmental consultants and attorneys […]
June 27, 2013
Join with your favorite planners on September 19-20 in beautiful Meredith, NH for the annual conference of the Northern New England Chapter of the American Planning Association. The conference – “Planning for Everyone” – will provide a focus on the relationship between the work of planners and those who have often not had a voice in the […]
June 21, 2013
In recognition of the community planning and improvement efforts taking place in municipalities large and small throughout Vermont, for the first time in many years the legislature increased the amount of funding by 10%, making $450,000 available for Municipal Planning Grants (MPGs). Maximum funding for grants will also increase from $15,000 to $20,000 for a […]
June 20, 2013
Cross-posted from the Vermont Floodplain Management blog: A number of changes are underway with the National Flood Insurance Program in response to the Biggert-Waters NFIP Reform of 2012. These changes include steps to make the program financially solvent – in particular by eliminating or phasing out existing subsidies in the program. New flood insurance policies […]
June 10, 2013
Course Overview: i-Tree Hydro is a stand alone application designed to simulate the effects of changes in tree and impervious cover characteristics within a defined watershed on stream flow and water quality. It was designed specifically to handle urban vegetation effects so urban natural resource managers and urban planners can quantify the impacts of changes […]
June 5, 2013
Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission’s July monthly meeting will feature a presentation by Jens Hilke, Conservation Planning Biologist with Vermont Fish & Wildlife, on the new BioFinder map and database tool (more information below). Conservation Commission members and interested citizens are encouraged to join the Commissioners and staff at the meeting which will be held […]
May 28, 2013
Vermont Center for Geographic Information is partnering with VT Technical College to offer up to 5 days of GIS training! Trainings are offered at both the Williston and Randolph campuses so pick the dates, locations, and topics that meet your needs. *Intro to GIS/GPS ($100) :* Participants will gain an understanding of fundamental geospatial concepts […]
May 23, 2013
These trainings will be hosted by STARR, one of the FEMA contractors that has been working on FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) updates throughout New England and the rest of the United States. The trainings that will be offered cover several different topics that may be relevant and helpful to anyone who has some involvement […]
May 20, 2013
VTrans is now soliciting applications for projects this year through the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program. The intent of the VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is to improve access and safety for bicyclists and/or pedestrians through the planning, design and construction of infrastructure projects. The Bike/Ped Program provides funding for either the scoping or design/construction […]