Program areas at VNRC
Energy - vnrc's energy and climate action program works to protect the legacy vermonters will leave future generations by helping to alleviate the threats of climate change to the state's economy, environment, and way of life.
Outreach & communication - through a variety of publications, its website, an annual meeting, and other programs and events, vnrc promotes the general environmental well-being of the state.
Water - vnrc's water program is a leader in the protection, restoration, and enhancement of Vermont's water Resources - irreplaceable elements of Vermont's landscape and Natural heritage. Vnrc is committed to ensuring that conservation and stewardship - rooted in sound scientific research - along with public education and advocacy are all part of the process. In addition, vnrc works to strengthen aquatic ecosystems by facilitating the removal of obsolete dams and restoring riparian and floodplain habitats.
Forests - vnrc works to protect Vermont's forests by assisting communities and local governments in innovative planning techniques, promoting dialogue with landowners, land managers, foresters and others to develop sound policies to keep forests as forests, and promoting sound energy policy to help maintain the health of the state's forest.
Sustainable communities - vnrc's sustainable communities program raises awareness of how Vermont can sustain its communities, economy, and Natural environment through smart land use decisions.