What's New?
	ALL Recent ANR Links of Interest
	Change to VT's aquatic invasive species transport law July 2010
	VT Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling Program May 2010
	Internships at ANR
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Some upcoming events:
-	9/11: Fishing Derby - Free for all children ages 2-14
-	Classroom plus 1 on 1 instruction. Livefire with BB guns and 20 g. shotguns
-	Three days of trapping instruction to include biology, land and water trapping methods and fur handling.
-	9/17-19: Advanced Trapper Course:An entire weekend of perfecting your skill
-	9/25-26: Proceeds benefit 2011 sponsorships for Green Mtn Conservation Camp
-	Precision Valley Fish & Game Assoc. is an NRA affiliated sporting organization based in Perkinsville, Vermont.
-	10/2: Come celebrate wildlife at the 9th annual Dead Creek Wildlife Day!
-	New Item! Woodcock season
-	New Item! Woodcock season
-	New Item! Special permit required
ANR Press Releases View Recent ANR Press Releases
-	New! FW: Controlled Waterfowl Hunt Application Deadline is Sept. 20
-	FW: Public Meeting Set to Discuss Boat Access at Lake Groton
-	FW: Clean Vessel Act Grants Available
-	FW: Vermont’s Bear Hunting Season is Sept 1–Nov 17
-	FW: Vermont’s Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons Are Announced
-	FW: Fish & Wildlife Improves Harvest Information Program Registration
-	FW: Sept. 11 Lead Seminar for Firearm Range Operators
-	FW: Larry Greene Fishing Access Dedicated at West Swanton
-	FW: Vermont’s Fall Turkey Hunting is Expanded

Welcome to the
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources web site

The more than six hundred scientists and professionals at the agency are dedicated to protecting and improving the health of Vermont’s people and ecosystems and promoting the sustainable use of Vermont’s natural resources. Through our three departments – the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation – the agency serves as a focal point for environmental protection. Please explore the web site to learn more about what we’re doing on behalf of Vermont’s environment.

AGENCY DEPARTMENT WEB SITES

Each of the Agency's three departments has its own home page, as does the Secretary's Office. We've also included links to other state and federal agencies with a presence in Vermont.

Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) administers most of the Agency's regulatory programs plus several voluntary pollution and waste reduction programs. Program areas include: air quality, environmental assistance, public facilities engineering, geology, environmental permits, environmental enforcement, solid waste, hazardous waste, surface water quality, watershed planning, stormwater management, drinking water supply.

Department of Fish and Wildlife (FWD) manages Vermont's fisheries and wildlife resources, enforces the state's hunting and fishing laws, and studies and inventories nongame wildlife species and natural communities.

Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) operates the Vermont State Parks system, manages state forests and natural areas, and provides assistance in the areas of forestry, recreation, and conservation education.

The ANR Central Office which includes the Agency Secretary's Office, supports the departments by providing several administrative, planning, information technology, and human resource functions.

Please click here to see a listing of programs within the ANR departments. The listing includes brief descriptions, addresses and phone numbers.

Recent Links of Interest

July 2010 - Change to Vermont's aquatic invasive species transport law
On July 1, 2010, Vermont's 22-year old law prohibiting the transport of important aquatic invasive species changed. Previously, the law prohibited the transport of the invasive plants Eurasian watermilfoil and water chestnut. As of July 1, Vermont's invasive species transport law now prohibits the transport of all aquatic plants or aquatic plant parts on the outside of a vehicle boat, personal watercraft, trailer or other equipment. See the VT Water Quality Division website for more information >>.

May 2010 - Vermont Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling Program - Vermont’s new electronic waste law will ban the disposal of electronic waste starting January 1, 2011 and will provide convenient collection of certain electronic waste for consumers, charities, school districts, and small businesses for free starting July 1, 2011. See the VT E-Waste Recycling Program web site for more information >>

April 2010 - Internships at ANR - Students who are interested in internship opportunities within the Agency of Natural Resources are invited to complete a State of Vermont Internship Program application. This program is coordinated by Toni Marie Pignatelli and is located within the Vermont Department of Human Resources. Visit the Dept. of Human Resources web site for more information >>

January 2010 - Adopted ATV Rule filed January 4, 2010 (9pgs, 261KB PDF)

Green Mountain Care is a family of low-cost and free health coverage programs for Vermonters and is offered by the state of Vermont and its partners. Green Mountain Care provides uninsured Vermonters with access to quality, comprehensive health care coverage at a reasonable cost. To find out more, please call 1-800-250-8427 or visit the Green Mountain Care web site .

The Vermont Clean and Clear Action Plan web site - This ANR web site will help people understand what's being done to attack blue/green algae, why phosphorus is such a problem and what you can do to help. You’ll also find information about state and federal programs for phosphorus reduction, as well as links to our partners who are working hard to make Lake Champlain and all of our waterways Clean and Clear.