Vermont's Environmental Justice Law (Act 154 of 2022) seeks to identify, reduce and eliminate environmental health disparities to improve the health and well-being of all Vermont residents.
The purpose of Vermont’s Environmental Justice Law is to ensure all Vermonters, regardless of race, cultural background, or income, have equitable access to environmental benefits. It also seeks to protect communities from disproportionate environmental burdens.
The Environmental Justice Interagency Committee is made up of representatives across state agencies, including the Health Department. The Committee works with an Advisory Council with representatives from focus populations. Together, group members guide agencies on how to carry out the Environmental Justice Law.
The Health Department is implementing this law with:
Questions? Please email Amy Redman, Environmental Justice and Health Equity Advisor, and the Department of Health's representative to Vermont's Interagency Environmental Justice Committee.
