(802) 674-9201 ctitus@swcrpc.org

  • Adapting to a changed climate – Dams and Flooding

    In the winter of 2017 SWCRPC, with several partners, completed a project to remove a mill dam to improve flood resiliency in West Windsor. For more information about the project, contact Chris Yurek or Cindy Ingersoll.

    Click here to view the video about the project

  • FLOOD RESILIENCY AND THE REGION

    Flooding is one of the most likely natural disaster risks for southern Windsor County, particularly with the increasing number of extreme weather events.

    VIEW TOOLKIT HERE

  • A to B Mobility Study

    The A to B Mobility Project is now finalized and available online! This study looks at how people within the region get from point A to point B without their own motorized vehicle. The project included an inventory of existing transportation services, and a report looking at the opportunities and challenges for transportation in the region. Contact Katharine Otto with any questions.

    Click here to see the final report and list of transportation services

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    Want to hear more about what we do at the RPC? If you don't already receive our newsletter, you can now sign up through Constant Contact.

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  • Learn about Vermont Clean Water Act

    On 2/24 SWCRPC hosted several presentations about how the Vermont Clean Water Act will affect municipalities - Jim Ryan presented on municipal roads, Marie Caduto discussed Basin Plans and their implementation, and Ryan Patch discussed draft agricultural rules. A recording of the noon meeting in Cavendish is now available thanks to LPCTV.

    Click here for the video

  • Mill Brook Watershed Initiative

    Check out our new video about our Mill Brook Watershed Initiative.

    Click here to see the video

Hearing for Ludlow’s Request for Energy Compliance Determination Rescheduled

The Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission (SWCRPC) invites the public to a hearing on whether the Town and Village of Ludlow’s Municipal Plan complies with the enhanced energy planning requirements set forth in 24 V.S.A. §4352.  The public hearing will be conducted at 12 noon on February 11, 2019 in Martin Memorial Hall in Ascutney, VT.

Submit written comments regarding this request to the SWCRPC via email at ctitus@swcrpc.org.  Please include Ludlow’s Determination Request Comments in the subject line.

Emerald Ash Borer Workshops

SWCRPC in partnership the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation will be
holding workshops in our region early next year to discuss strategies and further resources for managing the EAB. If your town is interested in participating, and for more information click here or contact Otis. Additional information and resources are also available at: vtinvasives.org and vtcommunityforestry.org.

SWCRPC Awarded VT ANR Funding to Assist with Surface Water Reclassification Efforts

The Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission (SWCRPC) has received funding from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (VT ANR) Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), passed through the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC) to assist with water quality planning efforts. Specifically, the SWCRPC will work with the State’s basin planner and the Town of Springfield to explore potential surface water reclassification.

Please contact Chris Yurek or at 802-674-9201 with any questions.

Regional Energy Plan Adopted

The SWCRPC developed a Regional Energy Plan to comply with Act 174 related standards.  The plan contains an energy analysis, maps of regional resources and constraints, regional energy targets, and strategies needed to achieve the energy goals.  It was adopted on June 25, 2018 after two duly-warned public hearings. It becomes effective on July 30, 2018. The plan can be downloaded in the Publications section of our website.  The SWCRPC has submitted the plan to the Department of Public Service for a determination of energy compliance pursuant to Act 174 and 24 V.S.A. §4352. A public hearing is being planned for 6 pm on September 4th.  Please contact Jason for more information.

West Windsor Dam Project


In the winter of 2017 SWCRPC, with several partners, completed a project to remove a mill dam to improve flood resiliency in West Windsor.  For more information about the project, or to discuss removal of an unwanted dam on your property, contact Chris Yurek or Cindy Ingersoll.