The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission hosts meetings and workshops on a regular basis. In addition we occasionally publish project related requests for proposal. Below is a listing of those events, as well as any RFP's or Grant opportunities available to our member towns. We urge you to check this section of our site for regular updates on what is going on with TRORC and our partners.
Real-time Flooding Information
It's springtime in Vermont, which means flooding is a distinct possibility. Keep up to date with NOAA's Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service. This web site will give you access to the latest in flood conditions and warnings. See the link below.
TRORC Releases Floodplain Fact Sheets
The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission has just released a series of fact sheets to help educate local officials and residents about flood hazards and floodplain management. These documents were produced by TRORC in cooperation with Vermont Law School’s Land Use Institute, and the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, with Samantha Riley Medlock, CFM V.L.S. ’08, as principal author.
The series features six fact sheets which address the following topics:
These fact sheets are available for download from the Floodplain Management section of this site.
"Get The Dirt On Soil" Workshop
The Ottauquechee Natural Resources Conservation District hosts welcomes Dr. Heather Darby, Agronomic and Soils Specialist from UVM Extension, as she presents an informal workshop with a lecture, hands on activity and demonstrations, is tailor made for farmers and gardeners. Come and learn about soil basics covering:
Date: Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: Yankee Farm Credit Building, 6 Farmvu Drive, White River Junction, VT
There is limited space for this workshop. All attendees must register by April 18. To register, contact Linda Schneider, ONRCD District Manager 802-295-7942 x 11.
Getting Prepared to Save Energy and Reduce Carbon in Your Community: Assessment Tools and Resources
This hands-on technical workshop & training is aimed at planners, architects, zoning administrators, public works officials, conservation commission members, energy and climate action committee members, interns, staff, and consultants who are interested in helping to advance community energy and greenhouse gas assessments. Topics will include the EPA Municipal Energy Challenge, Community-wide greenhouse gas emissions assessment tools, Green Community Technology Assessment Tool and the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership-High Performance Schools Protocol.
Date: Friday, May 30th, 2008
Time: 9:00am-3:30pm
Location: Vermont Law School, South Royalton, VT
For more information, contact Debra Sachs at 802-658-8487, or Sarah Hadd at 802-264-5602. The registration form and additional information is available for download below.
Municipal Education Grant (MEG) Program
The Municipal Education Grant program (MEG) provides municipalities with funds for training volunteer boards and commissions to help them perform their duties as defined under 24 V.S.A. Chapter 117. The fund is designed to bring trainers directly to the community so that all members of the land use boards and commissions have the opportunity for basic and on-going education.
Municipalities may apply for a grant of up to $800 any time before May 16, 2008. The state will reimburse the municipality for the grant amount after the training has taken place and expenses have been paid. For more information, use the link below.
There are no employment opportunities available at this time.
There are no requests for proposals available at this time.