VAWS Hosted Events

These Events are planned by and hosted by VAWS to promote member networking, the teaching of technical skills, and the sharing of knowledge in the world of wetland science. The events are listed chronologically by upcoming dates. Some events are free to VAWS Members, a benefit in becoming a member and supporting the work we are doing. We are looking forward to seeing you at one of these events. Also look at the Other Wetland Related opportunities that are happening throughout the state.

Lunch & Learn Webinar: Executive Order #06-25

Thursday, January 8, 2026 Noon-1:00 pm

Wetland Information, Resources, and Process. A Round Table Discussion with Shannon Morrison, VT District Wetland Ecologist; VT DEC Wetlands Program

Registration is FREE and for Members and Subscribers of VAWS only. Names will be cross referenced and TEAMS invitation only sent to those receiving VAWS newsletters.

Governor Phil Scott issued Executive Order (EO) 06-25 on September 17, 2025, to address Vermont's housing shortage by promoting construction and rehabilitation through regulatory and administrative reforms. Key aspects include making changes to how state jurisdictional wetlands are identified and added to a site plan, buffer zone location and size reduction, and wetland permitting.

This Lunch and Learn is to:

Provide factual information about what the EO is, what it contains, and the process that the Wetlands Program is undertaking in order to comply with the EO (Rule Making).
Share resources that are available including a single map that shows all of the areas where the EO would be implemented, a guidance document and current status, due date for public comments and how to submit them with examples of how to provide constructive public comments.
Discuss what the EO may mean if implemented for the work you do.
Open the remaining time for overall discussion and questions.

Please note that VAWS is a non-advocacy organization. Our mission is:

To improve communications among people interested in wetlands;
To improve member and general public knowledge and understanding of wetlands;
To provide wetland-related information to members and the general public; and
To call attention to, and objectively discuss, wetland-related issues, as they relate to Vermont.

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