We are excited to share the Draft Expanded Framework: Objectives, Pathways and Actions. These outline an initial, working set of proposed objectives and actions intended to advance Act 59’s vision and goals. It represents a first iteration of an “action framework” for the Vermont Conservation Plan. It is a work in progress that has been informed by public input to date and is being shared now to support discussion, reflection, and feedback. Your feedback will help shape how the plan evolves before it is finalized and submitted to the Legislature by the end of June.
Below are links to each of the expanded objectives and their corresponding pathways, actions, and sub-actions. In order to gather meaningful, deep, and consistent feedback, we are seeking responses to each individual objective by March 31, 2026.
Links to provide response are available on the pages below – after reviewing the framework, please share your thoughts! You also have the option to make a custom submission by emailing vcpadmin@vhcb.org. Please note that custom submissions will be maintained as a public record and may be subject to disclosure under the Vermont Public Records Act.
Your participation is a critical part of shaping the Vermont Conservation Plan. With your input, we can develop a plan that helps guide near-term decisions in a thoughtful and strategic way, while honoring the full scope of Vermont’s conservation vision for 2030 and beyond. Thank you for being part of this work and for helping to shape Vermont’s conservation future. Responses provided after March 31, 2026 are not guaranteed to be considered.