WUV Resource Library

Below you’ll find a resource directory that we hope you will find useful for your work. You can search watershed information, funding opportunities and organizational development resources and narrow each down by topic filters. Or, you can do a search by keywords.

  • Funding
  • Federal Grants

USDA Rural Development SEARCH Grants

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This program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas.

  • Watershed Information
  • Aquatic Organism Passage
  • Dam Removal

Users Guide To Vermont Dam Removal

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A joint publication from 2009 by Vermont ANR and American Rivers on dam removal for project managers.

  • Watershed Information
  • Monitoring
  • River Science

USGS Current Water Data for Vermont

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Real-time data typically are recorded at 15- to 60-minute intervals, stored onsite, and then transmitted to USGS offices every 1 to 4 hours, depending on the data relay technique used. Recording and transmission times may be more frequent during critical events. Data from real-time sites are relayed to USGS offices via satellite, telephone, and/or radio telemetry and are available for viewing within minutes of arrival.

  • Watershed Information
  • River Science

USGS River Science

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New England Water Science Center website provides information on New England's rivers and streams, groundwater, water quality, and biology. Data collection and interpretive studies done by the Center are part of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) science strategy to address the water resource priorities of the Nation.

  • Watershed Information
  • Flood Resilience
  • Buffers
  • Water Quality

Value of Riparian Buffers

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Paper detailing the value of riparian buffers provided by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.

  • Watershed Information
  • Policy
  • Water Quality

Value of Water Quality and Public Willingness to Pay for Water Quality Policy and Project Implementation

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UVM Study funded by Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), Research on Adaptation to Climate Change (RACC). Survey looking at the importance of water quality to Vermonters (top-and support for various funding mechanisms.

  • Watershed Information
  • Aquatic Organism Passage
  • Culverts
  • Roads

Vermont Bridge and Culvert Assessment

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This report describes the protocol for assessing stream crossing structures for AOP and geomorphic compatibility.

  • Funding
  • Private Grants

Vermont Community Foundation - Special and Urgent Needs Grants

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Up to $5,000 for unforeseen emergencies or opportunities, such as unanticipated repairs or immediate staff transitions. Applications are rolling, and decisions will be made within 20 business days. 

  • Funding
  • Private Grants

Vermont Community Foundation Nonprofit Capacity Building

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Grants will support the cost of consultants (all funds must go to the consultant) to facilitate discussions related to strategic planning, fundraising strategies, or orchestrating a merger. Grants will be no more than $2,500 each. Rolling Application.

  • Funding
  • Private Grants

Vermont Community Foundation Small and Inspiring

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Grants of $500 to $2,500 for projects that connect people to each other and the environment. Recipients can reapply annually. Electronic application, due by 5 pm on February 1, April 5, August 2, October 18, 2017.