By Deb Markowitz, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources When I was first elected to public office at the age of 37, I was lucky enough to have a mentor, Tom Lehner, who had spent most of his career in […]
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The heat in Paris
Limiting global warming to under two degrees By Deb Markowitz, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources The last time I was in Paris, the temperature was unbearable. The country was suffering through a record-setting heat wave that caused the deaths […]
Pope Francis: A day to care for creation
By Deb Markowitz Last week I had an opportunity to spend some time with an older gentleman who has lived in the hills of Vermont his whole life. As he showed me his land, he shared his belief that more […]
Vermont’s new climate agreements will boost our battle against climate disruption
By Deb Markowitz, Secretary of Vermont Agency of Natural Resources When Vermonters see a problem, we work to fix it. That is why earlier this year Vermont signed onto two historic climate agreements which will strengthen our state’s resolve to […]
Seminar for landowners on new forestry, wildlife management practices held Saturday
Submitted A seminar for landowners at the Kehoe Education Center in Castleton on May 30 will discuss improving land for wildlife and forestry through the federal Farm Bill. Saturday, May 30 — CASTLETON — A free seminar for landowners entitled […]
VF&W offers seminar for landowners on New Forestry, Wildlife Management Practices
Saturday, May 30 at 9 a.m. — CASTLETON — A free seminar for landowners entitled “Understanding Farm Bill Programs for Forestry and Wildlife Management” will be offered on Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Education Center at […]
Universal recycling — an opportunity for Vermont
By Secretary Deb Markowitz, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources As I’ve been traveling around the state talking with Vermonters about the new universal recycling law, I have met many impressive individuals on the front lines of implementation. Trevor Mance, founder […]