Anna Van Dine
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For 开云体育
River flooding that began with heavy rain on July 9, 2023, shut down entire communities in Vermont, and recovery efforts are now underway.
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Major floods in 2023 and 2024 destroyed local food security infrastructure, and the Vermont Foodbank says it wants to be prepared to address local needs after natural disasters in the future. -
The federal funds could offer a rare opportunity to help build new housing outside of the most flood-prone areas.
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After a year of historic flooding, some Vermont lawmakers and environmental advocates are pushing for the state to create a new program similar to the federal Superfund program to pay for climate damages with money from big oil companies. -
Vermont is among a minority of states lacking a mandatory flood risk disclosure law for real estate transactions. -
Montpelier's Federal Building closed after flood damage in July, and a temporary post office closed in November. Now, Montpelier residents must go to either Barre or East Montpelier for basic postal needs. -
Six months after the July floods, Democratic lawmakers and Republican Gov. Phil Scott appear to be at odds over how much state funding should be allocated for the ongoing recovery effort. -
Climate change is bringing more extreme rain to Vermont. That means more flooding. And also, more landslides. -
Other priorities for state lawmakers include paid family and medical leave, addressing a projected hefty property tax increase and mitigating the effects of climate change. -
An Arctic seabird called a dovekie landed in Westmore Monday night after a major winter storm swept it from the Atlantic coast. It's the fourth time this type of bird has been recorded in Vermont. -
Brave Little StateVolunteers were still pumping water out of basements from the July floods when another round of flooding hit this week. Those on the front lines point to the need for more durable solutions.
