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Vermont Forest Parcelization Online Tool

-Dec. 4th 2018

A new online tool is available to explore changes in parcel ownership and size across Vermont.

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-Dec. 4th 2018

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Climate change impacts on snowmobiling in Vermont

-Nov. 28th 2018

A survey suggests snowmobiling is already declining in Vermont and that climate change impacts could increase declines.

Monitoring Least Bitterns in Vermont for better conservation

-Nov. 20th 2018

Researchers assessed factors impacting Least Bittern occupancy and detection, providing an extensive baseline assessment of Least Bittern distribution

Vermont Forest Parcelization Online Tool
A new online tool is available to explore changes in parcel ownership and size across Vermont.
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Take our survey!
We would like to hear from you about how you use ecoNEWS VT. Please share your thoughts in this 5 - 10 minute survey.
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Climate change impacts on snowmobiling in Vermont
A survey suggests snowmobiling is already declining in Vermont and that climate change impacts could increase declines.
Read More...
Monitoring Least Bitterns in Vermont for better conservation
Researchers assessed factors impacting Least Bittern occupancy and detection, providing an extensive baseline assessment of Least Bittern distribution
Read More...
Modeling climate change impacts on a Vermont watershed
A recent study used models on a Vermont watershed to assess the impacts of local temperature and precipitation trends on discharge and sediment loads.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

The Lake Between – International Conference - The Lake Between (Le lac qui nous unit) is an International Conference designed to bring together academics, business leaders, policy-makers, outdoor enthusiasts, boaters and swimmers, musicians and artists to talk about Lake Champlain. This conference is open to all interested in the past, present and future of Lake Champlain. 2019-04-08

Vermont Arbor Day Conference - This annual one day conference is open to all and intended to enhance technical skills, discuss hot topics, and network with professionals and volunteers engaged in urban and community forestry. 2019-05-02

Harnessing Data, Science, and Local Knowledge to Protect Lakes - Vermont is home to more than 800 stunning lakes and ponds, including Lake Champlain, an aquatic gem we are fortunate to share with New York and Quebec. There is no better place to celebrate the partnership between local knowledge and scientific innovation than this lake that unites three borders. 2019-11-11

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NEWS FROM BEYOND VERMONT

Common allergen, ragweed, will shift northward under climate change - A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE finds that common ragweed will expand its range northward as the climate warms, reaching places including New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, while retreating from some current hot spots. 2018-12-06

Can we save bees? - UVM researcher shows how to save wild bees and grow better blueberries. 2018-12-04

American Lakes are Getting Murkier - Data from the National Lakes Assessment of the EPA was used to investigate if lakes across the country are getting murkier, and why. 2018-11-28

Biological traits predict spread of invasive plants - New research from the University of Vermont predicts which plant species are more likely to become invasive based on biological traits. 2018-11-20