After Tropical Storm Irene, homeowners in the flood zone whose wells or septic systems were inundated need to check the safety of their drinking water. The Department of Health says it will test wells for free.

Yesterday the United Nations held it's first ever summit on the human right to water. At issue was a resolution to support the right for all humans to safe, clean water and sanitation.

What one book do you think every high schooler should read?  Which books did you read in high school?  We talk about how required reading lists have changed over the years.  Also, Canada tackles water issues.

UN diplomat Peter Galbraith joins us from Afghanistan to share his impressions of the today's presidential elections there. We talk with members of the non-profit Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds about their work to protect the state's small waterways. And, a Vermont filmmaker releases a documentary on the so-called 'female Viagra.'

More than 200 people who have worked at the Rutland South Supervisory Union could be getting some back pay.

An Environmental Court judge says Vermont Yankee must control how much it warms the Connecticut River.

Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: A bill to prevent foreclosure that passed the Senate yesterday included money for Vermonters. Senators Pat Leahy and Bernie Sanders included a provision in the bill that would bring $20 million in emergency relief to Vermont; Vermont's senators are pushing for a bill that they say will ensure federal protection for water quality and biodiversity around Lake Champlain.

A joint committee of the House and Senate heard today from a Canadian expert on water issues who said that water shortages will be the biggest problem facing the world in the 21st century.

Maude Barlow is an author and water advocate. Diane Snelling is a Chittenden County Senator and key proponent of groundwater protection. William Driscoll is Vice President of Associated Industries of Vermont. They spoke with VPR's Jane Lindholm about Vermont's groundwater and the "Public Trust" bill.

Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: With temperatures reaching the upper 50s today and rain in the forecast, emergency officials are warning of possible flooding; Vermont's Democratic super delegates have very different ideas about the factors they should consider in selecting their party's presidential nominee;  A group of Rutland officials and entrepreneurs has proposed tapping a city aquifer and bottling the water...

Legislators are divided over a bill aimed at making it easier to build modestly priced housing closer to town centers; more...

Here are the top stories at 7:30am

Congress has given its approval to legislation that will provide $80 million for a variety of water projects in Vermont. Included in the new law are major ecosystem restoration efforts for Lake Champlain and the upper Connecticut River. VPR's Bob Kinzel reports.

Under pressure from environmentalists and the federal government, Vermont has drafted new rules to limit pollution run-off from construction sites. The rules will close a loophole that allowed contractors to release storm water for limited periods of time.