Other Wetland Related Events

This year’s workshop features a series of presentations that will delve into case studies, innovative methodologies, and emerging challenges facing our industry today. Attendees will gain valuable insights into soil and groundwater pre-characterization, PFAS emission source identification, and strategies for flood resilience, all tailored to address both local and regional concerns.

Our event will be held from 10 am to 4pm on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Vermont State University's Williston Campus. Attendees will receive 5 Continue Education credits.

For full presentation description and registration: Register to Sponsor and 

Presentation #1: Act 181 - A New Framework for Vermont Land Use Review,

Presenters: Janet Hurley- Board Chair, Land Use Review Board 

Presentation #2: Identifying and Evaluating PFAS Emission Sources to Air

Presenters: Stephen G. Zemba, PhD, PE, Sanborn Head & Associates 

Presentation #3: Hazard Map Updates, the Vermont Flood Safety Act, and Building for Flood Resilience with Shifting Baselines

Presenters: Rebecca Pfeiffer, Kyle Medash, and Ned Swanberg, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, River Corridor and Floodplain Protection Program, CFM 

Presentation #4: Lead and Copper Rule Compliance: Practical Evaluation of Identification Methods

Presenter: Patrick Smart, PE, Aubrey Ferris Staff Engineer, MSK Engineers 

Presentation #5: Case studies in linear construction project soil and groundwater pre-characterization methodology and data management

Presenters: Zack Clark, Project Manager, VHB