Dossier
Governor Phil Scott
Coverage of Governor Phil Scott in the Nexus archive.
- Vermont’s public lands are costly to maintain. And soon, many may be more expensive to visit.
Vermont’s public lands face rising maintenance costs and proposed fee increases for state parks and federal recreation sites. Officials, including Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department chief Andrea Shortsleeve, highlight challenges balancing infrastructure needs with affordability concerns. The U.S. Forest Service plans higher fees for activities in the Green Mountain National Forest to offset maintenance costs.