Regional Virtual Session to Address Flooding in the NEK

What Vermont’s Flood Safety Act means for local towns, rivers, and future flood resilience

Regional organizations are hosting a free, virtual webinar on Wednesday, February 4 at 6:00 PM focused on statewide and local efforts to address flooding in the Northeast Kingdom.

The event will provide an overview of Vermont’s Flood Safety Act, including its background, goals, and timeline, as well as information on new statewide river corridor protections. Speakers will also discuss how planning for flood resilience now can help reduce future damage to homes, infrastructure, and communities.

This webinar is designed to help towns and community members better understand what the Flood Safety Act means locally, and will include time for questions and discussion.

All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Advance registration is required.

Register here: https://bit.ly/fsa-nek 

Partner organizations include Northeast Vermont Development Association, Memphremagog Watershed Association, Caledonia, Orleans, and Essex Natural Resource Conservation Districts, Connecticut River Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy, and Lake Champlain Sea Grant.