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Conservation districts oppose $1 million annual carve‑out for 3‑acre stormwater compliance; condo owners cite unfair costs
Summary
Michelle Mineron, executive director of the Vermont Association of Conservation Districts, told the Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee on April 15 that her organization supports repealing the Clean Water Fund sunset but opposes a permanent $1,000,000 annual carve‑out from the fund specifically for 3‑acre permit compliance.
Michelle Mineron, executive director of the Vermont Association of Conservation Districts, told the Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee on April 15 that her organization supports repealing the Clean Water Fund sunset but opposes a permanent $1,000,000 annual carve‑out from the fund specifically for 3‑acre permit compliance.
"We support repealing the sunset," Mineron said. "But we are concerned about setting aside $1,000,000 every year from the Clean Water Fund, specifically for the 3 acre firm compliance." She told senators the Clean Water Fund needs flexibility so the Clean Water Board and secretary can direct resources where monitoring and on‑the‑ground conditions show the greatest nutrient‑reduction benefit.
The concern was echoed by other witnesses and committee…
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