Governor Jim Douglas will sign Vermont s Clean Water Day proclamation, June 18 at 1:15 p.m., at a demonstration and tour of innovative and underutilized agricultural practices in the Rock River watershed in Franklin. Clean Water Day celebrates the work of Vermonters to improve water quality around the state and renews the commitment to the goal of clean water for all Vermonters.
The stewardship of Vermont s waters is everyone s responsibility farmer and city dweller; year-round resident and seasonal visitor and Vermonters take this responsibility seriously, the Governor said.
Join the Governor, Franklin County farmers, the Farmers Watershed Alliance, UVM Extension Service, USDA s Natural Resources Conservation Service, the agencies of Natural Resources and Agriculture, and Friends of Missisquoi Bay at this annual event to celebrate farmers progress in agricultural advances to protect water quality.
WHAT: Governor Douglas to sign Clean Water Day proclamation
WHEN: Thursday, June 18, 2009 1:15pm
WHERE: Windfall Acres, hosted by Wayne and Nancy Fiske
10:30 a.m.: Gather at Windfall Acres, welcome & refreshments
11:00 a.m.: Field Walk
1:15 p.m.: Signing of the Clean Water Day proclamation
Directions to Windfall Acres, Durkee Road:
From St. Albans, exit 20 off Rt.89, take Route 207 north to Highgate Center; turn right
Head east on Route 78 for 3 miles, turn left on Franklin Road, go 4 miles; turn right
Go 0.1 miles on Durkee Road, meet at equipment shed on right side of road
Governor Douglas to sign Clean Water Day proclamation
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