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Vermont Land Trust Brings in Contractors to Help Restore Winooski River Watershed A headwater stream in Vermont’s Winooski River watershed that was constrained by undersized culverts and small dams — causing erosion, limiting water flow and impeding wildlife movement — has been partially restored, the Vermont Land Trust (VLT), based in Montpelier, announced in early December 2025. The rehabilitation project will allow flood waters to pass more safely, protect water quality, wetlands and floodplains and enhance wildlife habitat. To shepherd the project, VLT brought together ecologists, hydrologic design engineers, skilled contractors and restoration experts to assess, design and implement the work. The team of professionals replaced two undersized see WINOOSKI page 14
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The construction team, led by Hogan Excavating, installs the new culvert.