FEMA Flood Relief: Vermont has received more than $33.2 million in long-awaited FEMA funding, including over $27.6 million for flood buyouts of at least 90 homes in floodplains and other high-risk areas, with land to be kept as open green space in perpetuity. Wildlife & Forest Health: A Norwich walk at Brookmead Conservation Area highlighted how overabundant deer browsing is damaging understory forests, with foresters and deer biologists teaching residents how to spot and measure the impact. Public Health: Vermont Agriculture and Health officials detected salmonella enteritidis at Leaping Bear Farm in Reading, triggering a recall of eggs dated June 1 through Sept. 5 and urging people not to eat or compost affected cartons. Recycling & Waste: A Northeast glass recycling report finds Vermont and Connecticut leading recovery rates—largely tied to deposit return systems—while the region still faces bottlenecks and needs more collection and processing capacity. Climate Policy Fight: Colorado joined a growing coalition of states suing to block federal Endangered Species Act changes that narrow “harm” protections and alter critical habitat rules. Workforce & Safety: Vermont’s Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and the state Labor and Health departments are set to honor 115 employers Oct. 27 for worksite wellness and safety efforts. Local Environment Watch: Rutland officials say a propane railcar derailment was contained—no leak, no public safety or environmental threat—after the tank was uprighted and propane transferred.