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Council approves resolution to seek grants for Mudbrook Wetlands preserve
Summary
Stowe adopted Resolution 24-226 to authorize grant applications for acquiring the Mudbrook Wetlands Preserve through a conservancy partnership; council members split over priority but majority approved.
Stowe City Council on Jan. 9 voted to authorize the mayor to pursue grant funding and a partnership to acquire the Mudbrook Wetlands Preserve (Resolution 24-226). Supporters said the acquisition offers a low‑cost opportunity to protect floodplain wetlands and preserve green space; some councilmembers questioned whether acquiring new land should be a priority while the city continues to invest in existing parks.
Planning and conservation advocates described the 21‑acre wetland corridor as a candidate for permanent protection that…
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