Vermont's Independent Voice
Browse News
Browse Arts + Culture
Browse Food + Drink
Browse Cannabis
Browse Music
Browse On Screen
Browse Events
Browse Classifieds
Browse Personals
James Ehlers
Member since Aug 14, 2014
Recent Comments
Re: “VPIRG to Support Candidates Who Will Fight Climate Crisis”
The chair and vice chair do work for Unilever.
Posted by
James Ehlers
on 01/22/2020 at 11:22 AM
Re: “Vermont Gives $1.4 Million for Phosphorus Reduction Projects”
Seven Days,
Does this mean the Agency of Agriculture's Nutrient Management Plans are flawed and the Secretary and their staff have been promoting the disposal of livestock waste without regard for water quality? We have been previously told by these agencies that the waste was "liquid gold" and critical for VT soils to remain healthy. Why not just stop the import of the pollutant instead of having taxpayers subsidize private commercial interests?
Looking forward to reporting on the Agency of Natural Resources disregard for the Act 64 mandate to update Anti-Degradation and reporting on the 2011 Statewide Bacteria TMDL. P is not the only private sector pollutant poisoning the commons.
With gratitude,
James Ehlers
Posted by
James Ehlers
on 11/15/2019 at 8:17 AM
Re: “In the Zone: BTV Noise Map Contours Determine Who Can Get Soundproofing Funds”
Has Spruce Mortgage been involved in any of these real estate transactions, Molly?
Posted by
James Ehlers
on 10/02/2019 at 10:35 PM
Posted by
James Ehlers
on 07/31/2019 at 3:11 PM
Re: “Health Group Chair Says She Was 'Silenced' by Scott Administration”
Our state needs the Vermont Educational Loan Repayment Program for healthcare professionals working in rural, underserved areas that was eliminated in the governors most recent budget.
A James Ehlers for Vermont-led people-centered economy will invest in healthcare for those most in need and higher education for all Vermonters. We can grow our workforce by investing in strong, healthy well-educated families in every part of our state. We should be empowering experts who support the Educational Loan Repayment Program, not silencing them.
#BeTheChange2018 #vtpoli #StartUpVermont #healthcareisahumanright
Posted by
James Ehlers
on 03/20/2018 at 11:56 AM
Re: “What's in the Water? In Some Places, Traces of Lead and Chemicals”
Friends,
Five years to shut down an arsenic-contaminated water supply is effective oversight? Four months for notification of lead contamination? Guess it depends on if you and your children are unwittingly drinking it.
Here are the links to the reports ...
http://www.drinkingwater.vt.gov/pcws/pdf/2…
http://www.drinkingwater.vt.gov/wqmonitori…
http://www.drinkingwater.vt.gov/wqmonitori…
http://www.drinkingwater.vt.gov/wqmonitori…
http://www.drinkingwater.vt.gov/wqmonitori…
http://www.drinkingwater.vt.gov/wqmonitori…
http://www.drinkingwater.vt.gov/wqmonitori…
http://www.drinkingwater.vt.gov/wqmonitori…
http://www.drinkingwater.vt.gov/wqmonitori…
http://www.drinkingwater.vt.gov/wqmonitori…
http://www.drinkingwater.vt.gov/wqmonitori…
http://www.drinkingwater.vt.gov/wqmonitori…
Knowledge is power. Contact me if you are interested in being a part of the change we need to see.
James Ehlers
Lake Champlain International
james @ champlain.ngo
Note: Look us up on Facebook for more info on the topic of contaminated drinking water and lax monitoring.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead
And, we have it easy. We only need change our little corner here in VT!
Posted by
James Ehlers
on 03/17/2016 at 11:58 AM
Re: “Contamination From Vermont National Guard Base Is Reaching the Winooski River”
Dear Seven Days:
You forgot to add the perspective of the advocates working on this issue and the Attorney General's Office, with which they met. Follow up, perhaps?
Thank you in advance.
With gratitude,
James Ehlers