Julie Moore
Coverage of Julie Moore 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, leading to proposed fee increases for state parks and federal recreation sites. State and federal agencies aim to balance affordability with necessary maintenance, with Vermont Governor Phil Scott supporting the proposals while emphasizing accessibility for low-income families.
- 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.
- Saving the Venus fly trap
The Venus fly trap, a carnivorous plant native to the Carolinas, is facing population decline due to habitat loss. Botanist Julie Moore and North Carolina Botanical Garden director Damon Waitt discuss conservation efforts for the species, which Charles Darwin praised as the most interesting plant in the world.