Vermont Official State Website
View from Mt. Mansfield
Welcome to DEC
Welcome to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
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Waste Management and Prevention Division
The Waste Management and Prevention Division oversees the use, treatment and handling of hazardous and solid wastes.
Landslide above Lake Willoughby
Geology Division
The Geology Division protects public health and safety through geologic mapping and identification of natural hazards.
Wolcott Pond photo
Air Quality and Climate Division
AQCD implements Clean Air Acts by monitoring and regulating air quality and air pollution sources.
Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division
Revised Total Coliform Rule is here! Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division.
Canoe on Osmore Pond
Watershed Management Division
The division’s primary mission is to protect, maintain, enhance and restore the quality of Vermont's surface water resources; for 800 lakes and ponds; 23,000 miles of rivers and streams; and 300,000 acres of wetlands.
state park pavillion,dam on White River,Wastewater Facility construction
Facilities Engineering Division
The division administers state and federal pollution control funding programs, assists municipalities, provides fund administration for grants and loans, and provides project engineering and implementation services to ANR.

DEC - Green Stormwater Infrastructure

DEC - Air Quality Monitoring

DEC - volunteer monitoring programs

DEC - Get Flood Ready

Welcome to DEC

DEC - Find Funding Opportunities

DEC - Get Technical Assistance

DEC - Report an Environmental Violation

DEC - Review and Comment on Proposed Rules

DEC - Search DEC Data

Agency of Natural Resources
Department of Environmental Conservation
Alyssa B. Schuren, Commissioner
Main Building - 2nd Floor
One National Life Drive
Montpelier, VT 05620-3520
802-828-1556