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Vermont conservation districts ask legislature for $948,200 to sustain services and shore up capital needs
Summary
The Vermont Association of Conservation Districts told the Senate Institutions Committee it seeks $948,200 in state appropriations to maintain staffing and access competitive grants, and warned many districts need permanent office space after being locked out of federal buildings during shutdowns.
The Vermont Association of Conservation Districts asked the Senate Institutions Committee on Feb. 13 for $948,200 in state funding to preserve core services and to help districts compete for federal and state grants. Claire Eierlein, the association’s director of operations, said the request reflects a $612,000 baseline, a $250,000 one‑time renewal and a small cost‑of‑living adjustment.
Eierlein said district work includes flood mitigation, drought resilience, agricultural viability and clean‑water projects…
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