TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: The project involves the construction of a gravel wetland treatment system with pre-treatment swales and forebay and an overflow spillway and swale. The swale terminates in the buffer of a Class II wetland. A portion of the work is situated in a Class II wetland buffer and will be subject to a forthcoming VTDEC 3-9026 permit and associated conditions. x 3.2’ high elliptical concrete pipe at the downstream end of the project.

Full bid package and cost sheet are available here and design plans are available at kerry.obrien@vt.nacdnet.net.  Submission shall be on original forms as provided.  Only those considering submitting a proposal should attend the pre-bid meeting and appropriate social distancing recommendations will be followed.

Wondering about our Plant Sale?

We’re currently working on deciding whether to continue with this Plant Sale in 2021.
Have any input for us?  We’d love to hear it.

Green Stormwater Infrastructure Local Installations Underway

Stormwater Master Plans in Caledonia County have identified many project opportunities where stormwater can be better managed to reduce erosion and improve water quality.  Installing Green Stormwater Infastructure (GSI)works to direct stormwater from roads, parking lots and other surfaces to green spaces so water can infiltrate and filter pollutants.  This reduces the amount of dirty stormwater that enters catch basins and gets piped to rivers.  These GSI practices are funded by the State of Vermont’s Clean Water Initiative and Ecosystem Restoration Program.  Several projects are getting installed this summer in Burke, Lyndon and St. Johnsbury – with more to come next year!

Hydroseeder Share Program Still Up and Running

The towns of Danville, Ryegate, Groton and Walden are part of our Hydroseeder Share Program. The program involves four towns sharing a grant-funded hydroseeder to help treat ditches and roadsides – speeding up maintenance and ensuring good cover on bare ground to prevent sediment runoff to streams and rivers.  The program is funded by the State of Vermont’s Clean Water Initiative and was coordinated by a partnership with the Lamoille, Essex and Caledonia County Conservation Districts.  With hydroseeders costing between $26,000 and $33,000, this program only costs towns $500 to join and $200/year.

Caledonia County NRCD Board Meetings

Please Note: These meetings have changed due to Covid-19 restrictions.  Please call for more information on meetings.

Open to the Public! Every second Wednesday at 4:00pm   Conservation Districts are local subdivisions of state government (municipal organizations) under Vermont’s Soil Conservation Act cooperating with landowners and municipalities to apply conservation practices to the land. The Caledonia County Conservation District sponsors and coordinates technical and financial assistance to address water quality, stormwater runoff, erosion, soil quality, watershed planning and conservation education. Conservation Districts provide a unique and powerful vehicle for landowners to become involved in influencing local conservation work and state programs. Our board meetings are held at 481 Summer Street in St. Johnsbury at the second floor conference room. Call if you’d like to learn more or attend a meeting! 802-424-3149