The Best Urban BMP in the Bay Awards contest (BUBBAs)
recognizes the best practices and programs being implemented in the urban environment across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Presented by the Chesapeake Stormwater Network, with support from our sponsors, The BUBBAs shine a light on local innovators using creative approaches to protect and restore local watersheds. While other low impact development (LID) competitions focus on the design of new stormwater practices, CSN wants to also recognize on-the-ground techniques being used to tackle difficult stormwater problems. Put simply, the goal of the BUBBAs is three-fold:
- Recognize innovators in the field who are using new and creative techniques to treat runoff and protect streams;
- Share these innovative techniques with other communities who could benefit from the lessons learned; and
- Inspire interaction among our 11,000+ member network of stormwater professionals throughout the Bay watershed and beyond.
Categories this year are:
Habitat & Streams
Residential Stewardship Practice
Resilient/Renewed: Green Infrastructure, Stormwater Controls, & Retrofits
Education & Outreach Impact
Stormwater Program Pioneers
Submissions are open from December 9th – February 21st. We hope you will submit and share with your network!
