Agency of Natural Resources warns federal staffing and program shifts threaten state projects The Agency of Natural Resources told the Senate committee that federal staffing reductions and program terminations — including a $10.7M RCPP contract termination and the Eco AmeriCorps funding cut — have created uncertainty for water quality, resilience and workforce programs in Vermont.

Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources is sounding the alarm as federal staffing cuts and funding terminations jeopardize critical water quality and resilience projects worth millions.

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NRPC outlines QISP role, steep phosphorus targets and $10M-plus in state funding for Missisquoi Basin NRPC staff described the commissions role as a clean-water service provider (QISP) for the Missisquoi and Lamoille basins, citing annual phosphorus reduction targets, examples of funded projects and formula grant funding that will top roughly $10 million for the Missisquoi Basin by FY2026.

The NRPC is on a mission to cut phosphorus pollution in Lake Champlain by over 60% with groundbreaking projects and $10 million in state funding!

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County accepts DEQ funds for PFAS study, approves US‑70 water main design funding and interim water‑policy changes Johnston County accepted a $330,000 DEQ principal‑forgiveness award for a PFAS/DBP treatment optimization study, recognized more than $3.5 million from the 3M/DuPont settlement, approved funding for technical services and easement acquisition for a 24‑inch US‑70 water main, and adopted interim water and sewer policy revisions allowing some new single‑family homes to install private wells.

Johnston County is taking major steps to improve water quality, securing over $3.5 million from a settlement and a $330,000 funding boost for critical studies and infrastructure!

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