Understanding Vermont’s
Developing Watersheds
(Click on a title or picture)
Burlington: High-density
Charlotte: Rural
What is this site??
Why is this site here??
Williston: Suburban
Stowe: Recreation-based
The Schoolhouse:
Sprawl for Kids
What is this Site?
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This site is devoted to looking at how human
development in Vermont is affecting the
watersheds they are located in.
Four case studies are presented to represent
four different types of communities. These
include rural, suburban, high density, and
recreationally based communities.
Additionally, there is a section designed for
younger students (the Schoolhouse) as an
introduction to the topics presented in the
other four parts.
Who and Why??
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This site was the final project for the NR 285 –
Urban Watershed Management Seminar at the
University of Vermont. The course, taught by Dr.
Breck Bowden, focused on how urban sprawl is
affecting water issues in our communities. The
four case studies are all near the university, and
are the product of the student’s work.
The reason for the website is to educate the
general public about how current sprawling trends
affect our watersheds, and how wise choices can
minimize the impacts.
Urban Watershed Management Seminar
Spring 2003
Instructor: Dr. Breck Bowden