The Town of Hardwick and the Caledonia County Natural Resource Conservation District are seeking letters of interest from Hardwick community members interested in serving on the Jackson Dam Steering Committee.

The Steering Committee will provide a structure for community engagement, project communication, and coordination as the Jackson Dam project moves from feasibility analysis into future design and planning phases. The committee will serve in an advisory capacity and will help support public outreach, identify community questions and concerns, and facilitate communication among project partners, Hardwick Electric Department, municipal officials, businesses, and residents.

The committee is expected to meet approximately once per month, although meeting frequency may vary depending on project activity. The initial meeting will be in August 2026.

The Town is seeking individuals who are interested in helping support community conversations and ensuring that residents have meaningful opportunities to learn about the project and provide feedback throughout the process. Residents, business owners, and other community stakeholders are encouraged to apply.

Interested individuals should submit a brief letter of interest describing their interest in serving on the committee and any relevant experience, interests, or perspectives they would bring to the role.

Letters of interest should be submitted by Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Letters may be submitted to:

Town of Hardwick
P.O. Box 523
Hardwick, VT 05843

Or by email to zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov.

Additional information about the Jackson Dam project is available through the Town of Hardwick.

The Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District (CCNRCD) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking an engineering team to assist with the next phase of technical evaluation and conceptual design work related to Jackson Dam and the Hardwick Lake area.

The project builds on the feasibility analysis completed earlier this year and will provide additional information about the site’s conditions, opportunities, and constraints. Work will include field investigations, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, sediment evaluation, environmental review, FEMA benefit-cost analysis, conceptual design development, permitting coordination, and public engagement activities.

The purpose of this phase is to develop the technical information needed to evaluate potential future options for the site and support informed decision-making by project partners, community members, and local officials.

The selected engineering team will work with CCNRCD, regulatory agencies, and a local steering committee throughout the process. Community engagement will remain an important component of the project as additional information is gathered and alternatives are explored.

The Request for Proposals is available through the Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District website:

https://www.caledoniacountynrcd.org/request-for-proposals-jackson-dam-removal-design-services-hardwick-vt

Engineering firms interested in submitting proposals should review the full RFP for project details, scope of work, and submission requirements.