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Department of Environmental Conservation
Commissioner's Office
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Laura Q. Pelosi
Commissioner |
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Justin G. Johnson
Deputy Commissioner |
The Commissioner is responsible for all Department
activities. To support the overall function of the Department and
the work of individual divisions, the Commissioner’s Office
encompasses three distinct programs. The Business Office
handles fiscal matters and personnel administration. The Operations Office manages facilites issues as well as planning and many federal and state reporting requirements.
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Press Releases - Collection of press releases
from all departments of the Agency of Natural Resources, including
DEC
- DEC Calendar -
events & announcements related to the Department of Environmental
Conservation
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Commissioner's
Office News & DEC Staff Highlights
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December 2008 - Environmental Assistance: When most people think of the Department of Environmental Conservation, they immediately think of permits and regulations, but we do much more than regulate. DEC's Environmental Assistance Office is here to help guide and educate Vermonters of all ages. Following are links to information about some of the special programs the staff works on throughout the year.
The"Green Hotels in the Green Mountain State" Program was created in 1998 to promote and advance environmentally and fiscally sound practices at the lodging establishments throughout the state. For the full story, please go to www.vtgreenhotels.org
The Annual Vermont State Science and Mathematics Fair offers junior and senior high school students the opportunity to explore our world, to broaden perspectives, deepen scientific understanding of how the world works, and report out the results of experimentation to their peers, teachers, and judges. The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources and Department of Environmental Conservation honored six student projects. For the full story...read more.
Governor's Awards - 2009 will mark the 17th year that a Vermont Governor recognizes Vermont Citizens for their valuable contributions to environmental excellence and pollution prevention. The DEC Office of Environmental Assistance oversees the many administrative details that make the awards possible. To learn more about the Governor's Awards program, please visit our website at http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/ead/gap/index.htm
Vermont School Carbon Challenge: The Agency of Natural Resources, The Department of Environmental Conservation and other public and private sector partners have collaborated with Carbon Challenge, Inc. to put into place a carbon reduction challenge issued to all Vermont Schools at the beginning of this school year. To learn more about the Vermont School Carbon Challenge or to discover resources for reducing your own carbon footprint, please visit the we web site at http://www.anr.state.vt.us/site/html/VSCC/index.htm
- December 2008 - New invasive aquatic plant confirmed in Vermont: In October 2008, aquatic biologists at the Agency of Natural Resources confirmed the arrival of a new invasive aquatic plant in Vermont, Myriophyllum heterophyllum (variable-leaved watermilfoil). The plant was found in Halls Lake in Newbury located on the eastern side of the state. Variable-leaved watermilfoil is a freshwater rooted perennial plant not native to Vermont. To continue reading, click here.
- November 2008 - Benson Wastewater Treatment Facility Lagoon Cleanout: Aerated Lagoons 101...read more
- November 2008 - In Paise of Double-Wall Tanks: How do double-wall tanks fail? What does this mean to you? ....read more.
- November 2008 - Moss Glen Falls: Access to Moss Glen Falls is now safer and easier following the renovation of the Access Path, Viewing Area and Bridge.... see the rest of the project highlights
- November 2008 - Mallets Bay Dock Systems Improved and installed in late May of this year just prior to the LCI Fishing Derby...read more
- October 2008 - Groundwater Resource Maps Presented to the Town of Dorset The Vermont Geological Survey (Division of Geology and Mineral Resources within DEC) presented preliminary groundwater resource findings to the Town of Dorset....read more
- October 2008 - Next Generation of Cleaner Wood Heater Technology Showcased in Waterbury on Thursday, October 23 at 10:30 a.m. ...read more
- October 2008 - Climate Change Transition Team report is released. For more information and a link to the full report.
- October 2008 - VtSHARES Campaign - DEC staff participated in the annual state employees charitable campaign and the results are in.....read more
- May 2008 - Joanna Raycraft is recognized as this year's recipient of the Governor's Award for Outstanding Public Employee ... read more >
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