The Shoreland Protection Act (Chapter 49A of Title 10 §1441 et seq.) establishes a new state regulation for guiding shoreland development. The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is hosting workshops relevant to existing developed properties, new development, and undeveloped shores. The workshops cover understanding the vegetative management practices; field techniques for measuring slope, percent cleared and impervious areas, and mean water level; and review of shoreland projects ‐ exemptions, and registrations and permits required.

Two public training sessions remain, and both cover the same information:
- August 4 from 11:00 am‐1:00 pm at Lake Carmi State Park, Franklin
- August 6 from 11:00 am‐1:00 pm at Green River Reservoir State Park, Hyde Park

These are field sessions and will only be canceled in the event of severe weather. As you enter the State Park, look for information for where the workshop will be held. Mention you are there for the Shoreland Workshop and the entrance fee will be waived. For information, contact ANR.WSMDShoreland@state.vt.us or 802‐490‐6196. Information about the Shoreland Act and its registrations, permits, and exemptions is available at http://www.watershedmanagement.vt.gov/permits/htm/pm_shoreland.htm.

Dec 27, 2024, 6 to 9 PM

Dec 29, 2024, 9 to 11 AM

Jan 2, 2025, 12 to 1 PM