Vermont Land Trust leaders Gil Livingston and Elise Annes tell the remarkable story of how skiers and land conservationists teamed up to preserve one of Vermont’s most cherished (and endangered) skiing & hiking stashes, the $1.8 million purchase of Bolton’s backcountry. They are joined by Ann Gotham, head of Friends of Bolton Nordic and Backcountry, and 90 yr-old ski pioneer Clem Holden.
Rob Williams, talks about the new book he edited, “Most Likely to Secede.” We also speak with Lynne Goodson, from VBSR’s Local First Vermont program, about their annual Buy Local coupon book and localfirstvermont.org
Mary Powell, CEO of Green Mountain Power and one of the few female energy company executives in the country, talks about Vermont’s renewable energy initiatives, the controversies over wind and nuclear power, and women and leadership.
Vermont Secretary of Education Armando Vilaseca discusses education reform, the battle over school funding, and his background as a Cuban immigrant coming to Vermont. The last part of the show include VBSR’s Dan Barlow discussing the hot issues pending in Vermont legislature at the midterm break.
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