Conserving Vermont

The Vermont Alliance of Conservation Voters (VACV) serves as the non-partisan political voice of the state’s environmental community. VACV seeks to make environmental protection a top priority for elected officials, candidates and voters. Hosts Warner Shedd and Erik Filkorn bring guests and issues of concern to every Vermonter on this monthly program. Founded in 1982, VACV advocates for sound environmental and conservation policies, works to elect environmentally friendly candidates to public office, and then holds elected officials accountable for the decisions they make affecting our air, water, open space and quality of life. For more information, http://www.vacv.org

Special City Council Meeting on the FY2013 City Budget 01/17/2012

The Burlington City Council meets on Mondays, three times each month at 7pm. Their meetings air live on Channel 317 (Burlington Telecom) and on Channel 17 at the air times listed below. Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes can be found here. This Special Meeting includes City Department Heads speaking to impacts of budgetary constraints. 

Conserving Vermont: Election Wrap-Up 11/20/2008

 VLCV Executive Director Todd Bailey and Board Member Warner Shedd discuss the 2008 election results and their impact on environmental issues during the upcoming legislative session.

Conserving Vermont: Carbon Management 08/21/2008

Host: Erik Filcorn, Will Rapp, Gardners Supply, Michel George, Champlain College and Greg Strong, Spring Hill Solution.

Conserving Vermont: Vermonters for a Clean Environment 07/17/2008

Host: Warner Shedd
Guest: Matt Levin, Outreach / Development Director Vermonters for a
Clean Environment

Conserving Vermont: Vt. Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition 06/19/2008

Nancy Schultz, Vt. Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition. Fore more info, click here.

Conserving Vermont: Legislative Wrap-up 05/15/2008

Host Erik Filkorn interviews Representative Robert Dostis for a legislative session recap.

Conserving Vermont: Vermont Natural Resources Council 04/17/2008

The Vermont Alliance of Conservation Voters (VACV) serves as the non-partisan political voice of the state’s environmental community. Werner Shedd and Johanna Miller, Outreach Director for Vermont Natural Resources Council, talk about groundwater, energy bill and transportation issues.

Conserving Vermont: Lake Champlain Committee 03/20/2008

The Vermont Alliance of Conservation Voters (VACV) serves as the non-partisan political voice of the state’s environmental community. Host Erik Filkorn talks with Mike Winslow, Staff Scientist – Lake Champlain Committee.

Conserving Vermont: Conservation Trust Fund Cuts 02/21/2008

The Vermont Alliance of Conservation Voters (VACV) serves as the non-partisan political voice of the state’s environmental community. Host Warner Shedd talks with Emily Boedecker, Marketing & Communications, The Nature Conservancy of Vermont.

Conserving Vermont: Environmental Platform 01/17/2008

The Vermont Alliance of Conservation Voters (VACV) serves as the non-partisan political voice of the state’s environmental community. Host Warner Shedd and Todd Bailey, Executive Director, VACV (Vermont Alliance of Conservation Voters).

Conserving Vermont: Impact of Funding Shortfall on Fish & Wildlife Dept. 12/20/2007

Warner Shedd, Host Evan Hughes, Legislative Liason, Vermont Federation of Sportmen’s Club

Conserving Vermont: Renewable Energy Vermont 10/18/2007

Erik Filkorn, Host Lawrence H. Mott, Board Member, Renewable Energy Vermont (REV)

Bryan Osborne Details Burlington's Snow Removal System 02/27/1990

Burlington Public Works Bryan Osborne Details the Snow Removal System

Burlington "Guitar Wars", with Sportin' Johnsons and Mayor Sanders 02/13/1986

Burlington "Guitar Wars", with Sportin' Johnsons and Mayor Sanders

Profile of the Burlington Community Land Trust (BCLT) 02/01/1986

Profile of the Burlington Community Land Trust (BCLT), non-profit affordable housing development organization.  The following are the master VHS tapes used.  None of these are on DVD in their raw completeness.

M117  Becky Premo, Manhatten Drive homeowner/leaseholder interview

M118  Joan Beachemin St. Louis St. homeowner interview;  inside video

M120  End of Manhatten Drive interview

M123  Manhatten Drive homeowner interviews #2;  Crowley Street.

M129  Kathy Nielson Pine St. homeowner interview

M131  Tim McKenzie interview #1

M139  Brenda Torpy interview;  Larry Deshaw Chittenden Bank interview

M144  John Varsames interview

M146  Margaret Joyall Community Health Center interview

M149  Father Joe McLaughlin interview

M159  Peter Clavelle and Bill Clarke interviews

M194  Tim McKenzie interview #2;  Bank closing video.

M198  BCLT Paper artifacts

M200  Gretchen Bailey interview

M226  Videos of BCLT houses

Kent Cassella Emerging from Ayer Igloo 01/15/1986

Kent Cassella Emerging from Ayer Igloo

Governor Madeleine Kunin: Gov. Kunin Hunger Task Force Meeting - Public Testimonials 12/03/1985

Gov. Kunin Hunger Task Force Testimonials.  Plus partial press conf. off news from Wash. D.C., with Joe Kennedy

Roz Payne's F.B.I. Readings Skit 10/03/1985

Roz Payne's F.B.I. Readings and Skit.

Shriners Afternoon Parade, Downtown Burlington 09/14/1985

Shriners Afternoon Parade, Downtown Burlington

Burlington Battery Park Indian Sculpture 04/20/1985

Burlington Battery Park Indian Sculpture

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Burlington Mayoral Matchup Live Forum at City Hall

Wanda Hines, Miro Weinberger and Kurt Wright are invited to get specific about their plans to run Burlington. Channel 17's Jess Wilson moderates the media panel of Kristin Carlson, WCAX; Kirk Carapezza, VPR and Andy Bromage, Seven DaysCan't attend in person?  Watch the live stream at 5 p.m on TV Channel 17 or watch and join the live online chat at channel17.org or sevendaysvt.com. 

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