RESOURCE LIBRARY
RESOURCE LIBRARY
Welcome to the Resource Library—your go-to hub for relevant policies, research, funding opportunities, and best practices to support long-term recovery efforts. This evolving collection connects you with the tools, insights, and resources, from Vermont and beyond, to help our communities rebuild stronger and more resilient. Whether you're looking for emergency aid, rebuilding strategies, or funding sources, you’ll find something helpful here. Check back often—we’re always adding new resources!
Vermont Rivers Program Research
Thorough and informative resource on civil engineering as it relates to projects that restore Vermont’s rivers and streams and mitigate the impacts of flooding.
Flood Resilience & Equitable Recovery in Vermont
The Rowangould Lab surveyed Vermonters affected by the July 2023 floods. The lab’s goal was to build flood resilience by understanding the factors that contribute to short and long-term recovery as well as understanding the impact of floods on relocation and displacement.
UVM Spatial Analysis Lab
The UVM Spatial Analysis Lab utilizes drones to evaluate flood damage across Vermont, with a focus on rural areas. In 2023, the lab received a grant to conduct geospatial analyses aimed at identifying the risk of drinking water contamination from the July 2023 flood, helping to better prepare for future events.
Resilient Vermont Network (RVT)
The Resilient Vermont Conference offers annual conference sessions devoted to the latest research efforts in building resilience. Researchers from Vermont institutions shared how their work has been developed in coordination with community partners and shared insight into how their research contributes to community resilience following disasters and extreme weather.
Vermont Monitoring Cooperative (VMC) Research
The Vermont Monitoring Cooperative (VMC) plays a crucial role in supporting flood resilience by providing comprehensive ecological data that informs floodplain management and response strategies. By analyzing historical flood data—especially the frequency, severity, and geographic impact—VMC helps identify vulnerable areas and guides targeted mitigation efforts across Vermont. This enhances the state's ability to prepare for and respond to future flooding events.
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) Flood Hazard Mitigation Program
The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program funds states, local communities, tribes, and territories to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
University of Vermont (UVM) Flood Resilience Program
A program that funds 6 research projects on flood resilience
Lake Champlain Sea Grant
Lake Champlain Sea Grant has an excellent resource on climate resilience, which features research on flood response specific to Vermont counties.