April 2009 - Climate Change Grant Program
The VTANR is currently soliciting proposals from municipalities and non-profit organizations for projects that increase energy efficiency, achieve measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and increase use of clean renewable resources. The maximum per grant award is $12,000. A total of $360,000 is available this grant cycle. There will be two evaluation/award rounds. The proposal deadline for round 2 has been extended to May 1 2009. more information>>

February 2009 - Vermont Asbestos Group (VAG) Mine
The Vermont Asbestos Group Mine site is an inactive asbestos mine and mill which operated beginning in the early 1900’s and closed in 1993. The mine site comprises 1,540 acres on private lands on Belvidere Mountain within the towns of Eden and Lowell, Vermont. For more information about the mine site please see the ANR's Waste Management Division - Sites Management Section web site. more information >>

January 2009 - Hydroelectric Power in Vermont.
There are approximately 85 hydroelectric generation facilities operating in Vermont and on waters bordering other states. Under state law, the Agency of Natural Resources is charged with ensuring that these projects are operated so that the state's rivers and lakes - which are public trust resources - continue to meet Vermont's water quality standards. Hydroelectric power projects fall into two broad categories based on whether or not they are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). more information>>