Program Introduction About the Program Forest Watershed Functions Portable Skidder Bridge Initiative AMP Program Heavy Cutting Law Assistance for AMP and Heavy Cutting Programs Water Links

Forested watersheds are the generally accepted benchmark of quality for water resources. Among the many products that our forests produce, clean water is one of our most important. Water in our forests comes in many different shapes and forms and includes surface features such as spring seeps, vernal pools, beaver flowages, lakes and ponds as well as ephemeral, intermittent and year-round streams.

The protection and wise management of Vermont’s forests is critical to providing safe drinking water supplies for our citizens, protecting riparian and aquatic life and in providing scenic beauty and recreational opportunities for all to enjoy and benefit.

Noyes Pond - Groton State Forest

Bartlett Falls - Bristol, Vermont