The topography of Orange County is generally subdued with low, north-south ridges and valleys that make up most of the county. The terrain on the western side of the county is somewhat steeper as it…

Both the WRNRCD and the ONRCD are bound to the east by the Connecticut River making both Districts part of the Connecticut River Watershed.  The Connecticut River Watershed is the largest river…

Vermont’s air quality is often considered to be among the best in the nation.  However, the air we breathe is not pollutant-free. Motor vehicles, building heating systems, and manufacturing all…

Most of WRNRCD and ONRCD are part of the Southern Vermont Piedmont, although portions of the northern WRNRCD fall in the northern Vermont Piedmont and portions of the western ONRCD include the…

Vermont is rich with wildlife, largely because we have an abundance and diversity of habitat that supports the needs of many species. These habitats include extensive areas of interconnected forests…

Vermont’s economic history has deep roots in agriculture, logging, mining, and manufacturing. Yet, the modern Vermont economy is a diversified mix of industries. Vermont’s economic output (gross…

In 2011, the State of Vermont developed a Comprehensive Energy Plan (CEP) with the goal of obtaining “90% of our energy needs from renewable sources by 2050.”  In order to meet this goal…

The Broke-in Vermont Podcast, brought to you by White River NRCD and the VT Professionals of Color Network, is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!  You can also…