Foundation Takes Lead on River Resiliency

Montpelier’s city council just approved a major river resiliency push, handing oversight to a local nonprofit—the Foundation for a Resilient Montpelier—thanks to a surprising six-figure accounting windfall and the city’s planning department being stretched too thin. With flood mitigation still fresh in mind after a major 2021 flood, the foundation will now lead development of the “Rivers’ Edge Master Plan,” unlocking over $3 million in federal funding for floodplain expansion and even dam removal. The city retains final say, but the foundation’s expertise and reserve funds will handle the heavy lifting—including critical assessments—ensuring these vital projects don’t stall. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fcb68a60b6a5d962