Vermont Business Magazine Vermont River Conservancy (VRC), in partnership with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), have successfully closed the LeBlanc River Corridor Easement and the Gilman River Corridor Easement.
Closing the LeBlanc River Corridor Easement in Troy is a significant achievement and ensures the permanent protection of land along the Missisquoi River, the VRC and DEC said in a statement.
This easement is a vital component of ongoing efforts to protect Vermont’s natural resources, strengthen river health, and improve flood resilience. The property will remain in private ownership, with the terms of the easement ensuring that the river corridor is protected allowing the river to shift and move naturally and a fifty foot buffer is maintained in a natural state.
“We are thrilled to have partnered with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to close the LeBlanc River Corridor Easement,” said Erin De Vries, Conservation Director of Vermont River Conservancy. “This easement represents a significant step forward in our ongoing work to conserve the state’s rivers to improve flood resilience, water quality, and ecological function. The commitment to preserving this special place ensures that Vermont’s rivers continue to provide important ecological, social, and economic benefits for years to come.”
The Vermont River Conservancy, which works to protect Vermont’s rivers through land conservation and stewardship, has prioritized the LeBlanc River Corridor as a key project in its efforts to maintain clean water, diverse habitats, and vibrant communities. The DEC, which plays a leading role in conserving Vermont’s natural resources, has supported this effort through funding, expertise, and collaboration.
The LeBlanc River Corridor Easement is a testament to the power of collaboration between state agencies, non-profit organizations, landowners, and local communities in preserving the natural beauty and ecological health of Vermont’s river systems.
Meanwhile, closing the Gilman River Corridor Easement ensures the permanent protection of 22.5 acres of critical river corridor along Millers Run in Sheffield, Vermont. The easement protects approximately 4,635 ft of river frontage which is upstream of Wheelock and the bedrock falls that cascade through the village center. It is predicted that sediment and flood attenuation in this reach provides valuable protections to Wheelock village downstream as well as the larger Passumpsic River watershed.
This easement is a vital component of ongoing efforts to protect Vermont’s natural resources, strengthen river health, and improve flood resilience. The property will remain in private ownership, with the terms of the easement ensuring that the river corridor is protected allowing the river to shift and move naturally and a fifty foot buffer is maintained in a natural state.
“We are thrilled to have partnered with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to close the Gilman River Corridor Easement,” De Vries said. “This easement represents a significant step forward in our ongoing work to conserve the state’s rivers to improve flood resilience, water quality, and ecological function. The commitment to preserving this special place ensures that Vermont’s rivers continue to provide important ecological, social, and economic benefits for years to come.”
The Vermont River Conservancy, which works to protect Vermont’s rivers through land conservation and stewardship, has prioritized the Gilman River Corridor as a key project in its efforts to maintain clean water, diverse habitats, and vibrant communities. The DEC, which plays a leading role in conserving Vermont’s natural resources, has supported this effort through funding, expertise, and collaboration.
The Gilman River Corridor Easement is a testament to the power of collaboration between state agencies, non-profit organizations, landowners, and local communities in preserving the natural beauty and ecological health of Vermont’s river systems.
About Vermont River Conservancy
Vermont River Conservancy protects and restores rivers for people and wildlife. With a focus on conservation projects that promote flood resilience and keep communities safe, our work includes projects to conserve floodplains, protect headwater forests, and remove dams. To learn more, visit: vermontriverconservancy.org.
About Department of Environmental Conservation, River Program
The Vermont Rivers Program is responsible for protecting and restoring natural river and floodplain processes to enhance water quality, ecological health, and flood resilience. River resource protection is achieved through a combination of permitting, regulatory/non-regulatory technical assistance, assessment, planning, education, and outreach. The Rivers Program is comprised of three sections: Streamflow Protection, River Management, River Corridor and Floodplain Protection. To learn more, visit: dec.vermont.gov/watershed/rivers