The mission of the Soil and Water Program on the Green Mountain National Forest is to protect and restore the soil and water resources. This includes protection and restoration of aquatic, wetland and riparian ecosystems, soil and water quality, and soil productivity. We accomplish much of our mission thanks to cooperative projects with federal, state and local government agencies and non-governmental entities. We achieve our mission by carrying out the activities listed below. Click on each activity to learn more:

• Watershed Improvement


• Soil & Water Monitoring


• Forest Plan Implementation


• Participation in the Vermont Monitoring Cooperative

Approval for Research and Monitoring Projects Green Mountain National Forest lands are available for research and monitoring projects that address valid information needs, and comply with direction in the Land and Resource Management Plan. We welcome your proposals, and recommend you contact us 6 months prior to your desired project starting date. Proposed projects undergo careful review to determine if they are appropriate. Approved projects often need a Special Use Permit for which there is a fee, typically $50.00. For additional information, please contact our Research Coordinator at (802) 362-2307, extension 213, or contact us via this website.