Why Vermont streams have become more powerful — and how that fuels devastating flooding
By Lexi Krupp, Josh Crane Vermont Public – Brave Little State
Our rivers weren’t always this fast, deep or powerful — we made them this way.
Brave Little State is Vermont Public’s listener-driven journalism show. In each episode, we answer a question about Vermont that’s been asked — and voted on — by you, our audience.
For months, Lexi Krupp has been reporting a story to answer this question from Gus Goodwin of East Montpelier:
“What does an old stream look like? Does Vermont have any? And can we manage for them?”
Now, against the backdrop of historic flooding around the state, Gus’ question has taken on newfound meaning and urgency.
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