Partners in Conservation - Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions

Community Wildlife Program (CWP) | Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
802-461-6791
jens.hilke@vermont.gov

The Community Wildlife Program (CWP) provides municipal planners and non-governmental organizations with the most up-to-date information on conservation science and resources for implementing their conservation projects.

CWP’s Online Resource Library: Recordings of past webinar topics for interested Vermonters, land-use planners, natural resources professionals, and ecological consultants.

Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies (VAPDA)
The Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies (VAPDA) is the statewide association for the State of Vermont’s 11 regional planning commissions. Regional planning commissions (RPCs) are political subdivisions of the State created by their member municipalities (24 VSA §4341). RPCs provide technical assistance to municipalities and act as a link between municipal affairs and state government, working in fields that directly and indirectly affect the public at large: land use, transportation, housing, economic development, environmental quality, and more.

Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC)
➡ Serves the municipalities of Addison, Bridport, Bristol, Cornwall, Ferrisburgh, Goshen, Leicester, Lincoln, Middlebury, Monkton, New Haven, Orwell, Panton, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, Starksboro, Vergennes, Waltham, Weybridge, and Whiting

Bennington County Regional Planning Commission (BCRC)
➡ Serves the municipalities of Arlington, Bennington, Dorset, Glastenbury, Landgrove, Manchester, Peru, Pownal, Rupert, Sandgate, Shaftsbury, Stamford, Sunderland, and Woodford

Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC)
➡ Serves the municipalities of Bolton, Buels Gore, Burlington, Charlotte, Colchester, Essex, Essex Junction, Hinesburg, Huntington, Jericho, Milton, Richmond, Shelburne, South Burlington, St. George, Underhill, Westford, Williston, and Winooski

Vermont Association of Conservation Districts (VACD)
The Vermont Association of Conservation Districts (VACD) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1980 formed to conduct educational, scientific, charitable work concerning conservation, maintenance, improvement and development and use of land, soil, water, trees, vegetation, fish and wildlife and other natural resources in Vermont. Natural Resource Conservation Districts (NRCDs) are non-regulatory entities that work with private landowners, farms, state and federal agencies, and other partner organizations to promote and implement conservation programs.

Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE)
PO Box 420
Norwich, VT 05055
802-649-1431
info@vtecostudies.org

The Vermont Center for Ecostudies advances wildlife conservation across the Americas through research, monitoring, and community engagement. We envision a society that sustains healthy ecosystems through science-based decision making.

Vermont Coverts: Woodlands for Wildlife
PO Box 328
Vergennes, VT 05491
802-877-2777
info@vtcoverts.org

Vermont Coverts works to educate landowners and others about sound forest management and wildlife stewardship. Landowners have varied goals and reasons for owning their woods. We offer the resources and knowledge – through a network of professionals and trained Cooperators – to guide landowners to improve forest health and meet their goals.

Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program
VT Forests, Parks & Recreation
111 West Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
802-522-6015
elise.schadler@vermont.gov

The mission of the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program is to lead community members, businesses, and governments in understanding the value of urban and community forests and to promote public responsibility for, and participation in, the stewardship of these resources for this and future generations.

Vermont Invasives
Our Vermont Woods

Vermont Woodlands Association
36 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
802-214-4848
info@vermontwoodlands.org

Vermont Woodlands is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation whose mission is to educate and advocate for the practices of productive stewardship, use, and enjoyment of Vermont’s woodlands. We achieve our mission by delivering programs for landowners, the public, and policy makers that support forest health, forest economy, wildlife habitat, recreation, and enjoyment of forests for today and for generations to come.

Vermont Association of Wetland Science (VAWS)
news@vermontwetlandscience.org

The Vermont Association of Wetland Science provides Vermont-specific continuing education in the field of wetland science across multi-disciplinary professions, as well as learning opportunities for the general public.

Natural Resources Conservation Service (Vermont NRCS)
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont aims to conserve Vermont’s soil, water, air, and other natural resources. We deliver conservation solutions to agricultural producers and landowners implementing voluntary conservation on working lands to help feed a growing world.

For all corrections and omissions, please send an email to the AVCC Board at vtconservation@gmail.com.