Road Salt Impacts and What to Do
Living in Vermont, we depend on clear roads during winter to maintain our way of life. Organizations, agencies and municipalities...
Harmful Algal Blooms
This year has seen a substantial amount of fall freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms or (HABs) in nearby lakes, ponds and reservoirs. HABs...
Of Trout and Culverts
With the changes of the seasons, our forests are filled with vibrant colors. Our important trees are not the only colors to see this...
The Why and How of Maintaining Your Septic System
In honor of the Environmental Protection Agencies Septic Smart week (September 18-24, 2017), let’s discuss something that is generally...
Soil Aeration
Soil Aeration is an important conservation tillage practice that keeps crop and plant residue on the soil and prevents erosion and runoff....
Frazil Ice and Ice Meadows
During this time of year, the magic happens within local rivers that makes the riverside areas of the Northeast called Ice Meadows what...
Invasive Banded Mystery Snail
The Banded Mystery Snail (Viviparus georgianus) a non-native species to VT and NY was introduced in 1867 into the Hudson River. It is...
Seeking participants for the 2017 Trees for Streams program!
WNRCD is currently seeking landowners interested in participating in our Trees for Streams 2017 program. Trees for Streams is a state...
"Green" Lawn Care
There is nothing like a barefoot walk through a soft lawn. The mixture of clover, grasses and low growing beneficial plants are not only...
The Dirt on Earthworms
It is spring! We dig in our gardens and find wriggly earthworm in the soil. But depending on whether you are in a field or forest...
