POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER – April 4, 2024: Climate Solutions Caucus to Host Day of Climate Resilience at State House

 POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER – Check Back with the State House on a Rescheduled Date

Vermont Climate Solutions Caucus to Host Day of Climate Resilience at State House with Press Conference, Photo Gallery, and Stream Table Demonstration on Thursday, April 4^th

 

The Climate Solutions Caucus, in partnership with Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS), Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV), Vermont Natural Resource Council (VNRC) and Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG), will host a press conference on Thursday, April 4th at 12:00 p.m. out on the steps of the State House (or in the Cedar Creek Room if there is inclement weather). The event will include comprehensive updates from several Vermont legislators regarding future climate mitigation and adaptation needs, recent flood impacts, and relevant House and Senate bills in play.

A photo gallery of Vermont climate impacts will be up for viewing during the press conference. Immediately following the press conference, folks will be asked to join VINS educators for an interactive stream table demonstration. 

 

What: Day of Climate Resilience & Education at the Vermont State House 

 

When: Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. 

 

Where: Outside on the State House Steps, unless weather is inclement. If moved indoors, events will take place inside in the Cedar Creek Room. 115 State St, Montpelier, VT 05633 

 

Who: Representative Gabrielle Stebbins, Representative Jonathan Williams, Representative Amy Sheldon, Senator Chris Bray, Senator Becca White, other Climate Solutions Caucus members, NOFA, VINS, VCV, VNRC, VPIRG 

 

Why: To provide updates on key climate resilience legislation, to educate about Vermont’s local water table system and how our interactions with local geography can impact flood resilience, to provide an interactive experience with VINS educators