Natural Resources Planning - Rutland Natural Resources Conservation District

Natural Resources Planning

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Otter Creek Basin Planning

Excerpts and summary taken from the 2024 Otter Creek Tactical Basin Plan.

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River Corridor Planning and Stream Geomorphic Assessments

RNRCD works with Vermont DEC to develop and update River Corridor Plans and Stream Geomorphic Assessments. The District then performs outreach and…

Dam Removals

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Culvert Replacements

Replacing culverts has many benefits for people and the ecosystem!

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Riparian Buffer Planting

Please reach out for assistance, we would love to help!

Floodplain Reconnection

Stormwater

Stormwater is rainwater or snowmelt that does not soak into developed surfaces, such as paved or compacted gravel roads, parking lots, or rooftops…