The Court found that Mr. Persons and the Trust excavated and cleared protected wetlands. In addition the Court found Mr. Persons and the Trust installed three spring tiles and a waterline in the wetland. The Court determined that all these activities occurred in violation of the Vermont Wetland Rules and that Mr. Person’s undertook these actions despite being aware of the rules.

The Agency sought to resolve the violations prior to initiating formal court action, but when that effort failed the Agency filed an Administrative Order. A one-day trial ensued and as a result of the evidence presented at trial by the Agency the Environmental Court determined that Mr. Persons and the Trust committed the violations alleged. The Court imposed a penalty of $14,222.00 and ordered that Mr. Persons and the Trust remediate the violations by removing the illegally installed spring tiles and restoring the impacted wetlands.
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John Zaikowski at 802-654-8980 or email to john.zaikowski@state.vt.us