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Welcome to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
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The division’s primary mission is to protect, maintain, enhance and restore the quality of Vermont's surface water resources; for 800 lakes and ponds; 23,000 miles of rivers and streams; and 300,000 acres of wetlands.
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Home to the Clean Water Initiative, Water Infrastructure Financing, Watershed Planning, Dam Safety, and Agency Facilities Engineering Programs; staff administers funding programs, develops plans for water basins, assists municipalities, and provides project engineering and implementation services.
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The Division manages Vermont’s drinking water supplies, protects the quality and quantity of Vermont’s groundwater resources, and regulates wastewater disposal activities that could adversely affect groundwater.
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AQCD implements Clean Air Acts by monitoring and regulating air quality and air pollution sources.
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The Waste Management and Prevention Division oversees the use, treatment and handling of hazardous and solid wastes.
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The Geology Division protects public health and safety through geologic mapping and identification of natural hazards.
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You may now submit permit applications, compliance reports and fee payments through new online forms, links to the forms are below and may also be found on specific Division pages:
Air Quality and Climate Division Form
Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division Form
Waste Management and Prevention Division Form
Watershed Management Division Form
New Permit Navigator Tool Available
The Agency of Natural Resources has developed a Permit Navigator to assist in determining what permits may be needed for projects being planned. Use the site to learn about various Agency permits.
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Real-time air quality monitoring around the state.
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Follow projects through the public notice process.
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Explore Vermont’s geology in maps, photos, and more.
PFAS and PFOA Information
Vermont's response to PFAS & PFOA contamination.
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How to reduce waste, compost, and recycle.
Septic System Search
Retreive individual septic system plans and permits.
Village Wastewater Initiative
Find out about implementing village wastewater solutions.
Well Information
Find well depths and other information.
The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation’s mission is to preserve, enhance, restore and conserve Vermont’s natural resources and protect human health for the benefit of this and future generations. The DEC, along with the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, is part of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources.
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Montpelier, VT 05620-3520
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