Natural Resources, Vermont Agency Of

Natural Resources, Vermont Agency Of Parks & Recreation Dept Of Forests Division is a U.S. State Government entity registered in SAM.gov since October 2003. The agency provides outdoor recreation services to the public through the management and development of state parks, forests, and related facilities in Vermont.

The National Park Service has awarded this state agency over $6 million in project grants between 2019-2022 under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning federal grant program (CFDA 15.916). These grants supported various projects aligned with Vermont's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, including construction and renovation of playgrounds, parks, campgrounds, visitor centers, and other outdoor recreational facilities for public use. Specific projects funded include redevelopment of Sand Bar State Park, improvements to Smugglers' Notch recreation area, a universally accessible playground project in Burlington, and acquisition of land for conservation and outdoor recreation along the Alburgh Bluffs. The agency has also received funds as a sub-recipient on grants to the Vermont Agency of Transportation for surface water monitoring through a partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey.