Are you interested in connecting your area of expertise with over 400 restoration and protection practitioners across the watershed?

The Forum Planning Committee is now accepting session proposals for this year’s Watershed Forum!

The Forum Planning Committee is soliciting proposals for 60, 90, and 180-minute sessions at the 2025 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Forum (November 7-9) at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV. We are looking for a combination of theme-related sessions that spotlight a case study or introduce new, innovative, and/or hot topics or more in-depth presentations that facilitate discussion and application to activities and organizations at the local level. Learn more here.

“Shaping the Future of Conservation with Human-Centered Approaches”

This year’s theme centers on human-centered approaches – ensuring that the needs, well-being, and aspirations of people remain at the core of our work. By prioritizing trust and collaborative decision-making, we create solutions that are longstanding. Our ability to navigate change isn’t just about responding to external forces; it’s about proactively shaping a future that meets the needs and collective futures for all of us.

Session Proposal Submission Deadline is Sunday, June 1, 2025
If you have any questions, please contact Jenny at chesapeakeforum@allianceforthebay.org

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Save the Date

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay will hold the 20th annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown, WV on November 7-9, 2025 (click the link to add it to your calendar). This watershed-wide event reaches over 400 restoration and conservation practitioners annually to inspire and empower local action towards clean water.

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