Resources

Sodium Chloride (Road Salt)

Resources related to road salt application Best Management Practices, up-to-date research, equipment, regulations and training’s.

Visit the link below to learn more:

http://winooskinrcd.org/salt/

E.Coli (Wastewater/ Septic) Resources

Resources related to Wastewater, septic systems, and E.coli bacteria.  Up-to-date research, lists of Best Management Practices, municipal resources, example scoop the poop resources, septic system upgrade information and more.

Visit the link below to learn more:

http://winooskinrcd.org/e-coli/

Agricultural Resources

Resources related to agricultural Best Management Practices, up-to-date research, regulations, funding opportunities and more.

Important information and presentations on the RAP’s can be found here.

Visit the link below to learn more:

http://winooskinrcd.org/agricultural-resources/

Invasive Species Resources

As invasive species are a concern within all of the WNRCD focus areas, we have compiled a detailed list of resources that can help landowners, farmers, foresters, and those interested in spread prevention and invasive species mitigation.

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 Mapping Resources and Tools

There are many mapping and resource tools available to assist homeowners, municipalities and organizations with projects, the WNRCD has compiled a list of online mapping resources and tools that can be utilized for the planning and implementation of conservation projects.

Visit the link below to learn more:

http://winooskinrcd.org/mapping-resources-and-tools/

Forestry and Urban Tree Resources

Forests are an important component of Vermont’s landscape, providing a myriad of benefits to both people and wildlife.  They serve as homes and refuges for countless animal species.  They provide timber and maple sap to help bolster our economy.  They filter and clean water.  They offer countless recreational opportunities to adults and children alike.  Our forestland is at risk: from development, improper management, and even climate change. The WNRCD has compiled resources for landowners, municipalities, businesses and organizations who want to better manage and protect their trees.

Visit the link below to learn more:

http://winooskinrcd.org/forestry-and-urban-tree/

TDML’s

TMDL’s or Total Maximum Daily Loads are the calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet state or federal standards.  When TMDL’s have been put in place, there are accompanying plans that identify the pollutant, waterbody’s that are impacted, reductions needed and  ways to implement the reductions.

Visit the link below to learn more:

http://winooskinrcd.org/tmdl/

Watershed Stewardship Resources

The WNRCD  has compiled a list of resources for landowners, municipalities and those interested in concerning our natural resources on wise watershed stewardship.  A watershed is an area of land where all water travels to the lowest point – a river, stream or lake. Water slides down the sides of the area from the highest point to the bottom of the watershed, like rain falling in a large bowl or basin. On its way, the water travels over land, across fields, forest, lawns and city streets, or seeps into the soil and travels under ground (ground water).  We may not always realize it, but no matter where we go we are in a watershed.  Whether it’s a watershed as large as the Winooski or as small as a backyard, human actions have an impact.

Visit the link below to learn more:

http://winooskinrcd.org/watershed-stewardship/

Dams

The WNRCD has compiled information and resources related to dams and their impact to the watershed.  Old abandoned dams can impede fish passage, separating breeding habitat from the main body of water.  Dams can change the temperature of the water and flow.

Visit the link below to learn more:

http://winooskinrcd.org/dams/

Urban Conservation Resources

The WNRCD has within our boundaries the largest city in Vermont (Burlington) and the capital (Montpelier).  With over 47 communities of people calling the WNRCD home, there is an impact from developed areas on water quality that is directly linked to stormwater.  The WNRCD has compiled a list of resources for municipalities, homeowners, and associations who want to implement sound urban conservation practices.   Best Management Practices include low impact development, rain gardens, and more.

Visit the link below to learn more:

http://winooskinrcd.org/urban-conservation-resources/