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The Tighten Water Bill
Vermont looks to tighten water permits for big farms
An act relating to administration of the concentrated animal feeding operation water quality permit
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, the bill would change how farms get water quality permits, possibly adding new rules that could affect how they manage waste.
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Citizens could see cleaner rivers if the bill adds oversight, but farmers might face higher paperwork and costs, so they should speak up now while the bill is still being shaped.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill is titled "An act relating to administration of the concentrated animal feeding operation water quality permit".
- It was introduced in the Vermont Senate on February 28, 2025.
- Sponsors include two Democrats and two Republicans.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Energy.
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