State Announces Clean Water Week 8/20-26

Announcing Clean Water Week: August 20-26, 2017 A celebration of Vermont’s waters, and the efforts of businesses, organizations, and communities to protect and restore clean water statewide Governor Phil Scott is proclaiming the week of August 20th Clean Water Week for the State of Vermont.  Tourism, recreation, and other local businesses benefit and depend on clean water. Vermonters and visitors alike drink, swim, fish, boat, and admire the scenic beauty of Vermont’s waters. We invite you to join the celebration and demonstrate your commitment to clean water by: Becoming a Clean Water Week Sponsor (it's free!) Hosting a local Clean Water Week Event Sharing your clean water project or story through traditional or social media using #cleanwaterweekvt during August 20th - 26th Register your event or sponsorship online to be included in the State of Vermont’s Clean Water Week publicity: Clean Water Week Sponsor and Event Registration form.  The deadline to register is Friday, July 28th to be included in media outreach prior to Clean Water Week. The final registration deadline is Wednesday, August 16th. For more information, email anr.cleanwatervt@vermont.gov or call Bethany Sargent at (802) 490-6131. What are your clean water funding priorities? Don't forget to weigh in on Vermont's clean water funding priorities! A reminder that the Clean Water Fund Board is holding a public comment period from July 3rd - August 2nd, on the Clean Water Fund draft allocations for the next state fiscal year. Share your input by completing this online questionnaire. The deadline for completing the questionnaire is 4:30 pm, Wednesday, August 2nd. With questions, or to request a paper copy of this questionnaire, email anr.cleanwatervt@vermont.gov.  See this factsheet on the Clean Water Fund budget process and opportunities for public participation and the Clean Water Fund Budget Process webpage for more information.