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Topic: Stormwater Management
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Posted June 25, 2024 | Topic: Stormwater Management
Wednesday, 07/24/2024: Thermal Evaluation of Upland Stormwater BMPs: Impact of Design Modifications to Buffer Stream Temperatures in Urbanized Watersheds
Thermal pollution from urbanization and ponding of water in stormwater management facilities is a known detriment to the biological functionality of streams. Section 502(6) of the Clean Water Act considers heat as a pollutant, and temperature continues to be a focus of the category 5 listings within MDE’s integrated report. Currently, typical stormwater retrofit designs…
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Posted June 25, 2024 | Topic: Stormwater Management
Wednesday, 07/17/2024: The Threat of Climate Change to Urban Stormwater Infrastructure
Extreme events throughout the USA and the world have become mainstream news, causing tens and hundreds of millions of dollars in damage, not to mention the environmental impacts. The current design methodology is based on historical rainfall patterns and our aging infrastructure was never designed to meet the demands of current and future potential storms….
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Posted June 25, 2024 | Topic: Stormwater Management
Wednesday, 07/10/2024: Advancing Sustainable Stormwater Management in the Chesapeake Bay Region: Use of Innovative Biochar Technology for High Performance, Climate-Friendly Green Infrastructure
This presentation will overview the advanced use of biochar technology for sustainable stormwater management within the Chesapeake Bay Region. Biochar, a carbonaceous material synthesized through pyrolysis or gasification of (primarily) agricultural and forest wastes or biomass, offers numerous benefits, including enhanced soil fertility, improved water retention, pollutant filtration and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Biochars are…
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Posted June 25, 2024 | Topic: Habitat Restoration & Conservation, Stormwater Management
Tuesday, 08/13/2024: Public Meeting: Deale-Shady Side Peninsula Climate Adaptation Study (Shady Side, Maryland)
Join us for an Open House Meeting to discuss sea level rise and flood risk reduction on the Deale-Shady Side Peninsula! Residents are invited to engage with County and BayLand representatives to discuss coastal and storm flooding issues affecting the community. This interactive event is your chance to share concerns, ask questions, and learn about…
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Posted June 25, 2024 | Topic: Habitat Restoration & Conservation, Stormwater Management
Wednesday, 07/17/2024: Public Meeting: Deale-Shady Side Peninsula Climate Adaptation Study (Deale, Maryland)
📢 Join us for an Open House Meeting to discuss sea level rise and flood risk reduction on the Deale-Shady Side Peninsula! 🌊 Residents are invited to engage with Anne Arundel County and BayLand representatives to discuss coastal and storm flooding issues affecting the community. This interactive event is your chance to share concerns, ask…
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Posted June 20, 2024 | Topic: Education, Habitat Restoration & Conservation, Stormwater Management
Wednesday, 07/24/2024: VSLD Summer Tour 2024 (Kilmarnock, VA)
The VSLD Summer Tour 2024 will be visiting Virginia’s Northern Neck. Join us July 25-26 to explore conservation landscaping and shoreline projects in some of the spectacular private and public spaces on the Northern Neck. We promise good people, great ideas, and amazing food!
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Posted June 20, 2024 | Topic: Stormwater Management
Warm Springs Run Watershed Planning – Environmental Assessment RFQ
Notice of Request for Qualifications  Professional Engineering Services Watershed Planning Due July 12, 2024  The Town of Bath, Berkeley Springs, WV is seeking to retain a West Virginia Licensed Firm to provide services for Watershed Planning and the development of an Environmental Assessment for Warm Springs Run Watershed in Morgan County, WV. All firms interested in being…
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Posted June 17, 2024 | Topic: Habitat Restoration & Conservation, Professional Development, Stormwater Management
CBLP Level 1 registration is open in PA with special rates!
Level 1 Registration Registration for Summer 2024 is open! Level 1 is our baseline credential that covers design, installation, and management of sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure. Each class, led by regional experts, incorporates classroom work with a field-based practicum and BMP inspection/verification training. CBLP emphasizes critical thinking, interactive learning, and collaborative practice. Registration…
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Posted June 11, 2024 | Topic: Habitat Restoration & Conservation, Professional Development, Stormwater Management
Registration is now open for Marvelous Meadows, A Workshop for Landscape Professionals
Description This two day, in-person, workshop will guide participants through the classification, benefits, design, and maintenance of meadows. We will be joined by expert speakers including: Teddi Stark and Kelsey Mummert, PA DCNR Justin Ulanoski, Native Creations Landscape Services Kelly Gill, Xerces Society Mark Fiely, Ernst Seeds Mark Brownlee, Archwild Nick Myers and Kelly Gutshall,…
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Posted June 11, 2024 | Topic: Habitat Restoration & Conservation, Professional Development, Stormwater Management
Registration is now open for Riparian Buffers for Landscape Professionals
Registration is Open! Summer Pennsylvania Session Buffer Basics Webinar– July 15 , 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – online via Zoom Planning & Implementation Workshop – July 18, 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA Maintenance Workshop – July 19, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA Fall Sessions Buffer Basics Webinar – September 24…