[company_age]60.0[/company_age][employees]501-1,000 employees[/employees][description]The Environmental Protection Agency of Vermont (EPAV) is a state entity founded in 1963 to ensure the protection and enhancement of Vermont's natural resources. EPAV specializes in environmental policy development, regulatory oversight, and public education programs to promote sustainable practices. The agency conducts rigorous environmental monitoring, enforcement of pollution control standards, and research initiatives aimed at conservation and ecosystem management. EPAV collaborates with federal bodies, local communities, and international environmental organizations to drive forward initiatives such as water quality improvement, air pollution reduction, and wildlife conservation. A critical component of their mandate includes emergency response planning and intervention for environmental disasters, ensuring a rapid and coordinated effort to mitigate impacts on natural habitats and public health.[/description][ps]Environmental policy, regulatory oversight, public education, environmental monitoring, research, pollution control enforcement, conservation, ecosystem management, emergency response planning.[/ps]