Laura Dlugolecki, of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, has called the new rule the “most protective wake sport regulation in the country to date.” by Juan Vega de Soto May 10, 2024, 6:20 pm Wake boats traversing Vermont waterways this summer will have to abide by strict new regulations. The state’s first-ever rule managing…

WHEM personnel have conducted the hydrogeologic site characterizations and water quality monitoring for Casella’s lined solid waste management facility in Coventry, Vermont (NEWSVT; New England Waste Services of Vermont, Inc.) since the mid-1980s. Site characterizations and groundwater modeling were conducted as part of the permitting evaluations for all of the phases of the lined solid…

What is this program? The Permit Obtainment Assistance (POA) program is a beneficiary program that provides financial assistance to eligible 3-acre sites seeking to obtain Three-Acre Permit coverage. 

Experts are asking Vermonters to check their septic systems, even if they think they’re working, because flooding may have caused some damage. Septic issues can cause drinking water contamination and over-flooded systems can cause untreated wastewater to back up into the house. Anyone having septic issues can call 211 and report damages and take photos of the issues to connect with FEMA. Also, the Department of Health can provide a free drinking water test kit to ensure your water isn’t contaminated from your septic system.