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-Apr. 22nd 2018

Fifteen-year study mimicking natural forest disturbances to achieve old growth conditions increases biodiversity and carbon storage.

-Mar. 6th 2018

Stakeholders involved in biodiversity and conservation work came together to identify unified conservation strategies for Vermont.

-Feb. 28th 2018

Across New England and northern New York, tree species and forest communities face increasing threats under warmer and more variable conditions.

-Feb. 19th 2018

Researchers investigated the long-term trends of road salt use on 371 freshwater lakes across North America, including 20 lakes in Vermont.

Managing Forests for Old Growth Traits Enhances Biodiversity and Carbon Storage
Fifteen-year study mimicking natural forest disturbances to achieve old growth conditions increases biodiversity and carbon storage.
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Breaking Down Barriers to Biodiversity Conservation
Stakeholders involved in biodiversity and conservation work came together to identify unified conservation strategies for Vermont.
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Vermont and New England Forests Face More Precipitation and Milder Winters
Across New England and northern New York, tree species and forest communities face increasing threats under warmer and more variable conditions.
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Road salt in our waterways
Researchers investigated the long-term trends of road salt use on 371 freshwater lakes across North America, including 20 lakes in Vermont.
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Bioretention cells: A greener way to manage stormwater pollution
A study of nutrient removal in roadside bioretention cells in Burlington, VT showed that they are a successful way to manage stormwater.
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Vermont Arbor Day Conference - The Vermont Arbor Day Conference is designed for the stewards of Vermont's urban trees and community forests and will provide an opportunity to enhance technical skills, engage in urban forestry hot topics, and network. 2018-05-03

Vermont Lake Seminar 2018: Partners for Healthy Lakes: Exploring Data, Science, and Tools Together - The seminar will provide opportunities to learn about lake science, the health of Vermont's lakes, and how to form partnerships to leverage grant funding. 2018-06-01

Spring 2018 Environmental Conference The State of Vermont’s Water - The conference will include topics like groundwater and storm water rule updates, nitrates and chloride in water, agricultural best practices, permits, and more. Stay tuned for final agenda and speakers. 2018-06-06

EPSCoR 2018 Grant Writing Workshop - Vermont EPSCoR will hold a Grant Writing Workshop at Trader Duke's Hotel (formerly the Doubletree) in South Burlington, Vermont on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. This day-long workshop will provide helpful information and hands-on proposal writing instruction to graduate research assistants, post-doctoral associates and faculty. 2018-08-22

Road salt pollutes drinking water wells in suburban New York state: Study reveals hotspots and landscape features linked to elevated salt in wells - Road salt applied during the winter lingers in the environment, where it can pollute drinking water supplies. In a recent study in the Journal of Environmental Quality, researchers identify landscape and geological characteristics linked to elevated well water salinity in a suburban township in Southeastern New York. 2018-04-16

Rapid Arctic warming and melting ice are increasing the frequency of blizzards in the Northeast, study finds - Three blockbuster winter storms have bombarded the Northeast this month. All of this wild weather is tied together, part of a trend, and linked to climate change, a study published in the journal Nature Communications finds. 2018-03-16

Climate change and agriculture in New York and Pennsylvania: risk perceptions, vulnerability and adaptation among farmers - Climate change impacts on agriculture have been increasing in the Northeast. Soil erosion, wet fields, and flooding due to increasing heavy downpours are just some of the many climate impacts that farmers face. 2018-03-08

Here Are the Places That Struggle to Meet the Rules on Safe Drinking Water - In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that, since 1982, between 3 and 10 percent of the country’s water systems have been in violation of federal Safe Drinking Water Act health standards each year. In 2015 alone, as many as 21 million Americans may have been exposed to unsafe drinking water. 2018-02-13