Mid Vermont septic permitting & design

05/12/2026

The three high-school birders, dubbed The Pete Dunnelins, have one day to count as many bird species across the state of New Jersey as physically possible. Here's what it takes.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms who work hard, love endlessly, and keep everything running strong every single day!

05/01/2026

This year, the goal is to clean 100% of all city and town roads in the state, not including interstates and state routes. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a friend who has not participated in Green Up Day before.

Read more: https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-05-01/vermont-green-up-day-this-weekend

04/04/2026

A story of our season so far! 🥞

04/04/2026

This , we want to thank the Vermont Well Drillers Association for inviting DEC’s Healthy Homes On-Site Program to speak at their meeting in White River Junction earlier this month.

Kait and Kenzie from the Healthy Homes team presented an overview of the program along with statistics and a look at the program's future. To date, the program has awarded ~$14.5 million to repair or replace 543 failed or inadequate on-site water and wastewater systems across the state. Currently, the program is in the process of awarding another $3.5 million toward 100 projects.

Since 2022, the Healthy Homes On-Site Program has helped hundreds of Vermonters access safe, reliable drinking water and adequate wastewater disposal. While the program is not accepting new applications at this time, you can learn more, find other funding resources, and sign up for the mailing list online at https://dec.vermont.gov/anrhealthyhomes/on-site

03/25/2026

03/21/2026

Wetland map updates are coming to a town near you! View the draft on our interactive wetland map viewer for 150 towns in the eastern part of the state (Connecticut River Basin) and the North Western Corner (N. Lake Champlain Basin). Scroll through the images to see the update areas. These maps are important planning tools to help avoid impacts on Vermont’s wetlands.

Using new technology and high-quality aerial images, DEC will continue to update maps for the entire state to better identify wetlands and thus protect, restore, and reduce impacts to wetlands. The updates are required by the Flood Safety Act, Act 121, passed in 2024 and are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026.

View the changes to the Vermont Significant Wetlands Inventory Map on the online interactive map: https://vtanr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/nearby/index.html?appid=f862dbe013c54fc9be6fa7d26b8e1f2d

To learn more or to submit a comment, visit the Environmental Notice Bulletin (https://enb.vermont.gov/?id=29600) or attend one of the public meetings:

March 18, 2026, 1:00pm:
In-person: Room 2, 5420 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT
Virtual access: Register in advance for this meeting: f67ea319-ee8b-44ef-a0d1-8178c358583b@20b4933b-baad-433c-9c02-70edcc7559c6" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/f67ea319-ee8b-44ef-a0d1-8178c358583b@20b4933b-baad-433c-9c02-70edcc7559c6

March 23, 2026, 5:30pm:
In-person: Hartford Town Hall, Room 2, 171 Bridge Street, White River Junction, VT
Virtual access: Register in advance for this meeting: c6a91160-2f62-46d4-9e4c-e7738ad83820@20b4933b-baad-433c-9c02-70edcc7559c6" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/c6a91160-2f62-46d4-9e4c-e7738ad83820@20b4933b-baad-433c-9c02-70edcc7559c6

02/15/2026

The Montpelier “Valentine’s Day Phantom” struck the statehouse last night. ❤️❤️❤️

📸: Ali Trombly

02/07/2026

Blank slate, perfect for a new septic system and potential house site. Interested in what your land holds for possibilities. Reach out today and we can tell you more....

01/16/2026

🗑️We'd like to share a few helpful tips about items to keep out of toilets and sinks!

It important to know how to dispose of items the right way--even products advertised as ‘flushable’ do not break down and can clog toilets, household plumbing, sewer pipes and pumps, and septic systems!

For toilets, only flush human waste, toilet paper, and cleaning products in moderation.
For sinks, small amounts of liquid food waste, like soup, can be safely flushed without affecting septic systems; however, it is discouraged. Never pour fats, oils, or grease down drains regardless of if you are on a sewer system or have a septic system.

Make sure disposable items get put in the trash!