Conservation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today led U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in sending a letter to bipartisan leadership of the Senate Appropriations Committee urging Congress to provide robust federal funding for programs supporting the Lake Champlain basin.…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the last day of ‘Bat Week’, Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) and Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) celebrated the Senate passage of their resolution supporting the federal designation of ‘Bat Week’ for the week of October 24 to October 31, to emphasize the…

Resolution Recognizes the Importance of the Refuge to Cultural History, Biodiversity, Fragile Ecosystems in Vermont  WASHINGTON, D.C. – On October 26, Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Representative Balint (D-VT) introduced a resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the…

 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On October 24, Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), Sen. Michael Braun (R-IN), and Representative Becca Balint (D-VT) introduced a resolution supporting the federal designation of ‘Bat Week’ for the week of October 24 to October 31, 2023, to emphasize the importance of conserving…

SWANTON, VT – Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) today visited the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge to discuss federal conservation efforts, the importance of protecting Vermont’s environment, and outdoor recreation opportunities for generations to come. His visit came ahead of National Wildlife Refuge Week, which is celebrated…