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Wetlands & Tile Drains Workshop

On April 9, 2024, the Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District (OCNRCD) hosted the Wetlands & Tile Drains Workshop, bringing together experts from USDA NRCS, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to explore wetland protection, conservation compliance, and agricultural drainage practices in Vermont. Topics covered include: Wetland Protection & Identification - functions, values, mapping tools, and Vermont state wetland regulations. Wetland Screening Tool → https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/wet... Wetlands Protection Policy - presented by Jim Eikenberry, NRCS Vermont Wetlands Specialist, covering floodwater retention, nutrient removal, carbon sequestration, and wildlife habitat. Wetland Drainage History & the Food Security Act of 1985 - understanding wetland loss, NRCS certification requirements, and compliance procedures. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program - overview of Section 10 and Section 404 permitting, jurisdictional determinations, and mitigation requirements. Agricultural Subsurface Tile Drainage Revisions - presented by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, detailing Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs), nutrient management, and upcoming tile drain rulemaking (Learn more → http://agriculture.vermont.gov/rap-ti... ) Funding Wetland Restoration & Conservation - grants and easement programs available through OCNRCD, VT Fish & Wildlife, and VT DEC. This comprehensive workshop highlights the intersection of wetland protection, agricultural productivity, and water quality in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.