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These Events are wetland related offered by other organizations, listed chronologically by date. They may provide a good opportunity for continued education and therefore VAWS wanted to make you aware of them. Look at the VAWS Hosted Events, as some events are free to VAWS Members!
Just Add Water - Restoring Shallow Wetlands for Wildlife
Just Add Water - Restoring Shallow Wetlands for Wildlife
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Join SWS for Just Add Water, an insightful webinar exploring how wetland scrapes—seasonal shallow depressions—play a vital role in restoring habitat for waterfowl, amphibians, and endangered species. Learn how the Pingree Grove Forest Preserve’s 85-acre marsh was revitalized through strategic restoration efforts, bringing back open water and biodiversity. Don’t miss this chance to see conservation in action! Speaker: Eric Mollahan REGISTER HERE
VT’s development review system (Act 250) is changing:
• Limited to no review in downtown and village centers (Tier 1 areas)
• Additional review in critical natural resource areas (Tier 3 areas)
We want YOUR input on Tier 3 areas
Thoughts on our early draft (2.1) of the rules and mapping?
How will this impact you and your community?
Act 250 Tier 3 Public Engagement Sessions
Act 250 Tier 3 Public Engagement Sessions
October 21 – Morrisville – Morristown Tegu Building Meeting Room, 43 Portland Street
October 22 – Rutland – Rutland Regional Planning Commission, 16 Evelyn Street (2nd floor)
October 28 – Newport – Newport City Gateway Center Meeting Room, 84 Fyfe Drive
October 29 – Windsor – Windsor Selectboard Meeting Room, 29 Union Street
In person: locations noted above
Via computer or phone: Connection information on each meeting link/agenda
ACEC of VT; 10th Annual, Environmental Protection Technical Workshop
ACEC of VT; 10th Annual, Environmental Protection Technical Workshop
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025
This year’s workshop features a series of presentations that will delve into case studies, innovative methodologies, and emerging challenges facing our industry today. Attendees will gain valuable insights into soil and groundwater pre-characterization, PFAS emission source identification, and strategies for flood resilience, all tailored to address both local and regional concerns.
Our event will be held from 10 am to 4pm on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Vermont State University's Williston Campus. Attendees will receive 5 Continue Education credits.
For full presentation description and registration: Register to Sponsor and
Presentation #1: Act 181 - A New Framework for Vermont Land Use Review,
Presenters: Janet Hurley- Board Chair, Land Use Review Board
Presentation #2: Identifying and Evaluating PFAS Emission Sources to Air
Presenters: Stephen G. Zemba, PhD, PE, Sanborn Head & Associates
Presentation #3: Hazard Map Updates, the Vermont Flood Safety Act, and Building for Flood Resilience with Shifting Baselines
Presenters: Rebecca Pfeiffer, Kyle Medash, and Ned Swanberg, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, River Corridor and Floodplain Protection Program, CFM
Presentation #4: Lead and Copper Rule Compliance: Practical Evaluation of Identification Methods
Presenter: Patrick Smart, PE, Aubrey Ferris Staff Engineer, MSK Engineers
Presentation #5: Case studies in linear construction project soil and groundwater pre-characterization methodology and data management
Presenters: Zack Clark, Project Manager, VHB
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