Perot River Corridor Easement

Perot River Corridor Easement

Climate change means that Vermont can expect to see more and bigger floods — events that can destroy roads and bridges, homes and businesses near rivers. Conservation easements like this help prepare for the next flood. Just upstream of the village of Waitsfield, this property provides a critical safety valve during flood events. Thanks to the easement here, the land will never be developed, and when water is high, the river can flow across the land. The land will be able to absorb floodwaters and Mad River will be able to move and shift over time, helping to reduce flood damage for communities downstream.

Conservation Details

• River: Mad River
• Acreage: 5.60
• River frontage (ft): 1,317

Funding Partners

This project made possible thanks to the support and partnership of:

• Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation Ecosystem Restoration Program
• A generous donation from the landowner

Photos

Conservation land in the Mad River Valley, Vermont.

Protected open space land in the Mad River Valley, Vermont.

Protected floodplain forest in the Mad River Valley, Vermont.