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October 16 & 17 | Burlington, Vermont
Renewable Energy 2014 (RE 2014) is Vermont’s annual convention bringing together key players in the clean energy sector. This year’s conference highlights current energy challenges, Vermont’s leadership role in the energy industry, and the steps needed to implement an integrated energy infrastructure. RE2014 will be held on October 16 & 17 at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in Burlington, VT.
Learn more at www.revconference.org
Comes join us for one of our final East Central Vermont: What We Want consortium meetings!
Expected presentations will include:
- Improving Management and Decision-making Capacity
- Changing the Law to Enable Implementation
- Aligning Policy with Sustainbility
- Possible Scenarios for Where We Live and How
- Tracking Progress: Are We Getting Closer
To download a copy of the agenda, click here:October 2014 Board agenda
For more information or questions please contact [email protected]
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources is sponsoring a symposium in Burlington to mark the 40th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. Keynote speakers and panels of experts will examine the future of conservation biology and discuss the legal challenges ahead for preserving Vermont’s natural heritage. For more information on the event, click here.
The AVCC’s 2014 Annual Summit will be held on Saturday, November 1st from 8am-4pm at Montpelier High School in Montpelier. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with conservation commissions from across the state, learn more about scientific concepts that underpin AVCC’s work, and discuss emerging issues in our communities. Cost for dues-paid members of AVCC is $10 or $30 for unpaid members. To register, visit this link, and be sure to include a note that your payment is for conference registration. Alternatively, pay via post by sending cash/check to: AVCC, c/o VLCT, 89 Main Street, Montpelier VT 05602. Day-of registration is also accepted (cash only).
Now in its 4th year, the Woodstock Digital Media is established as a unique event where an extraordinary group of innovators from across the country, representing diverse fields backgrounds, come together to share their public interest work with each other and with the public.
The beautiful setting of Woodstock, Vermont, provides the backdrop to a day of keynote talks, hands-on workshops, and informal gatherings.
To learn more and register click here.
To download a copy of the agenda, please click here: Agenda November 2014
For additional information, please contact Dee Gish at [email protected].
WHEN GOVERNMENTS COOPERATE – STATE GOVERNMENT MUNICIPAL DAY
A Day of Workshops for Vermont’s Local Officials
Thursday November 13, 2014
Our Second Municipal Day
National Life Building in Montpelier
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR), in cooperation with the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) and the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD), invite you to participate in When Governments Cooperate: State Government Municipal Dayat the National Life Building in Montpelier on Thursday, November 13, 2014.
When Governments Cooperate: State Government Municipal Day is a day-long event that will include poster presentations and workshops, and the opportunity to engage with Agency staff members and municipal colleagues from across the state. Space is limited and on-line pre-registrationis required.
The day begins with coffee and poster presentations followed by a kick-off plenary session at the National Life cafeteria. The plenary session will include remarks from the Agency heads of ANR, ACCD and VTrans where you’ll hear about the upcoming issues and opportunities we see for municipalities.
Workshop sessions will run during the morning and afternoon. You must pre-register for workshops as seating is limited. The registration fee includes both morning coffee and a buffet-style lunch by the New England Culinary Institute at the National Life cafeteria. The event will take place from 8 am – 4:15 pm.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND MUNICIPAL DAY NOVEMBER 2014:
- Select Board Members
- Town Managers
- Municipal Legal Staff
- Planners / Planning Commission Members
- DRB and Zoning Officials
- Conservation Commission Members
- Superintendents of Public Works
- Development Review Board Members
- Regional Planning and Development Agencies
- Solid Waste District Staff
- Town Clerks
- Economic Development Staff
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10:00 – 11:30 am – Click for Workshop Session 1 details – choices include:
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| 11:30 – 12:45 pm – Buffet Lunch in the National Life cafeteria
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12:45 – 1:45 pm – Click for Workshop Session 2 details – choices include:
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2:00 – 3:00 pm – Click for Workshop Session 3 details – choices include:
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3:15 – 4:15 pm – Click for Workshop Session 4 details – choices include:
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POSTER PRESENTATIONS will include:
- Adapting to a Shifting Climate
- Evolution of Stream Crossings/Flume
- Local Planning for Recreation
- Communities Caring for Tree Canopy
- Environmental Assistance Office – We Can Help
- Stormwater Master Planning
- Hunting and Fishing Licenses
- Agency of Natural Resources Grants Available
- Forest Land Conservation
- Solid Waste Programs and Assistance
- Public Health Tracking / Healthy Vermonters 2020
- Water Infrastructure Financing Programs
- Vermont Boat Access Greeter Program
- DWGWPD Capacity Program / Sustainable Water Systems
- Brownfields
- Flood Resilience
- VTrans technical assistance and related grant opportunities
- Forest, Parks and Recreation Programs
- The benefits ANR lands and facilities bring to your town, Vermonters and our visitors
- Geologic Investigations to Reduce Community Vulnerability
There is a $30.00 registration fee for Municipal Day November 2014 which includes a buffet lunch by the New England Culinary Institute at the National Life cafeteria. After entering your general registration and billing information, you will be asked to choose one topic for each of the workshop sessions (time slots). Please review the choices by clicking on the workshop session links above, then
Please click here to register and pay for Municipal Day November 2014.
LOCATION & PARKING:
The workshops will be offered at the State offices on the National Life campus in Montpelier, Vermont. Parking information will be sent to registrants at a later date.
Agency of Natural Resources
1 National Life Drive, Davis 2
Montpelier, VT 05620-3901
Driving directions and Google map
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Penny Percival, Agency of Natural Resources
[email protected]
802-828-1294
Join the Vermont Environmental Consortium and Vermont Technical College for their conference discussing various components of the carbon cycle, including Big Bertha (VTC’s biodigester), the campus carbon footprint/food systems, and other renewable and sustainable practices conducted on site. The day will include site tours, and discussions for building more carbon conscious communities.