Department Of Environmental Conservation Vermont

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VT DEC) is a state government agency responsible for protecting and preserving Vermont's natural resources, environmental quality, and public health. As a registered entity in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), VT DEC provides critical environmental services and supports various federal environmental protection and infrastructure improvement initiatives through grant awards. The agency is primarily engaged with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and works to implement comprehensive environmental programs across water quality, air quality, waste management, and ecological conservation.

Through its federal grant awards, VT DEC has consistently delivered a wide range of environmental services and infrastructure improvements. The agency has received substantial funding from EPA Region 1 across multiple programs, including the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, and Geographic Programs for Lake Champlain Basin management. Key activities include water quality monitoring, wetland restoration, brownfield site assessment, aquatic invasive species management, drinking water infrastructure improvements, and emerging contaminant remediation. VT DEC has also worked on projects addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), supporting small and disadvantaged communities, implementing stormwater management solutions, and conducting environmental assessments. The agency frequently collaborates with local municipalities, regional planning commissions, and state agencies like the Vermont Agency of Agriculture to execute these federally funded environmental protection and infrastructure initiatives. Sub-award partners have included entities like the Rutland Regional Planning Commission, demonstrating VT DEC's commitment to broad-based environmental management and community engagement.