The Vermont Wetlands Program is updating the Vermont Significant Wetland Inventory (VSWI) maps to incorporate the latest federal wetland data. This session will provide an overview of the updated maps, explain how they are developed and used, and offer an opportunity to ask questions directly to state staff.

We encourage both in-person and virtual participation. Community input and local knowledge are an important part of this process, and your participation helps ensure a more complete and informed conversation.

Currently, the 2023 Vermont Wetland Rules remain in effect, and the Wetlands Program continues to provide guidance and assistance under the existing rules. A proposed rule amendment including provisions related to housing in designated areas, is in progress and under state review. More information about the rulemaking process and timeline is available on the Wetlands Program’s website.

The proposed new wetland maps are available online for viewing and comment.

This session will focus on updates to the state’s mapped wetlands layer (VSWI), which is used as part of the regulatory process for determining where development and certain land uses may occur. As maps are updated, some properties may be newly identified as wetlands or fall within regulated buffer areas. This meeting is intended to help community members understand what is changing, how the maps are used, and what options may be available to landowners.

This meeting is part of a broader statewide notification effort that includes outreach through town clerks, the Environmental Notice Bulletin, and partner organizations such as conservation commissions and professional associations. The Bennington County Conservation District, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, and Vermont Association of Conservation Districts are working together to host this session as a neutral, informational forum for the public.

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