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SUMMARY:CBF Cooling Our Cities with Tree Canopy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for CBF’s Brock Environmental Center Climate Lecture Series featuring Anne Little\, Founder of Tree Fredericksburg\, Ann Jurczyk\, CBF’s Virginia Urban Restoration Manager\, and Daniel Brooks\, Virginia Department of Forestry Community Forestry Specialist. They will explore the growing challenges of urban heat islands\, how climate change intensifies these effects\, and the critical role that urban tree canopy plays in cooling cities\, improving air quality\, and enhancing community resilience. \nRegister here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/cbf-cooling-our-cities-with-tree-canopy/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Brock Environmental Center 3663 Marlin Bay Dr. Virginia Beach\, Virginia 23455\, 3663 Marlin Bay Dr\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250708T113000
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SUMMARY:Thriving Habitats and Wildlife: A Deep Dive into the Revised Goal
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the first proposed Goal of the revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. Thriving Habitats and Wildlife aims to restore\, enhance and protect vital ecosystems that support the region’s iconic species. This webinar will provide an overview of the key outcomes that will drive progress toward meeting this goal: Blue Crab Sustainability\, Oysters\, Fish Habitat\, Fish Passage\, Brook Trout\, Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) and Wetlands. Participants will gain insight into the proposed revisions for each outcome\, why these updates are being proposed and how they compliment and build off of their 2014 Watershed Agreement goals and what is new for the public to watch out for (oyster abundance!). \n  \nRegister here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/thriving-habitats-and-wildlife-a-deep-dive-into-the-revised-goal/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250702T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250702T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
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SUMMARY:Beyond 2025: Reimagining the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement
DESCRIPTION:As the Chesapeake Bay Program looks ahead to the future of watershed restoration\, the Beyond 2025 process offers an opportunity to revisit and revise the foundation of the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. This webinar will provide an overview of the Beyond 2025 initiative\, with a focus on the updates of the Watershed Agreement beyond the outcomes. Join us to learn how these revisions reflect evolving priorities\, incorporate broader perspectives and set the stage for the next chapter of regional collaboration. \nRegister here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/beyond-2025-reimagining-the-chesapeake-bay-watershed-agreement/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20250528T193452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T193452Z
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SUMMARY:CBLP Urban Buffer Design Charrette
DESCRIPTION:Urban and suburban sites present unique challenges for implementing or preserving riparian buffers. In this course\, we focus on how to effectively design an aesthetically pleasing urban buffer that overcomes these challenges while helping meet water quality and habitat restoration goals. This interactive three-part workshop will combine online learning with an optional field trip to one of three sites in Virginia. Participants will then work collaboratively in small groups to develop a design for an urban buffer. The course will be led by CBLP instructors and guest speakers and will also cover: \nIntroduction to riparian habitats and ecology \nRegulatory and legal considerations for working on urban buffers \nCommon design challenges for urban buffers and strategies to address them \nBuffer case studies: inspiration for design \nBusiness and marketing opportunities
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/cblp-urban-buffer-design-charrette/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20250528T193203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T193203Z
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SUMMARY:Wetland Delineation
DESCRIPTION:A four-day (32-hour) offering on the wetland delineation protocol “Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region Version 2.0.”  The course curriculum will cover all aspects of wetland delineation in the Coastal Plain region\, and include classroom and field activities. \n\nThe current scientific understanding for physical\, chemical and biological phenomena that characterize wetlands in the Coastal Plain\nWetland delineation protocols based on the Regional Supplement methodology\nProper sampling techniques for wetland delineations\nIntroduction to the National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils’ (NTCHS) indicators for wetland soil conditions\nIntroduction to “Difficult Wetland Situations\,” and how to conduct a wetland delineation when “normal circumstances” are not present\nTips on preparing a submittal package to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a Jurisdictional Determination\nDifferences between the Regional Supplement and the 1987 Manual\, including implications for wetland delineations in the Coastal Plain\nRequirements for the Virginia Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD) certification program\n\nCourse instructor Dr. Douglas A. DeBerry\, a certified Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) and Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD)\, has worked in the field for 29 years\, with extensive experience in the Mid and South-Atlantic Coastal Plain regions. Notably\, Dr. DeBerry participated in the test-development panel for the Professional Wetland Delineator certification program in Virginia\, and brings perspective from his work as a technical advisor for the Mid-Atlantic Wetland Workgroup (MAWWG) and the National Wetland Condition Assessment (NWCA) program.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/wetland-delineation/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20250528T192859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T192859Z
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SUMMARY:CBLP Stormwater Under Siege: Building a Plan to Combat Invasive Plants
DESCRIPTION:During this Free webinar\, Blake Moore\, from the University of Delaware\, will guide attendees through the process of developing a practical\, site-specific plan to manage invasive plants in stormwater management systems. Drawing on real-world experience and lessons learned \, he will cover key elements such as early detection\, plant identification\, prioritization strategies\, control methods\, and long-term maintenance planning. The talk will highlight how invasive species impact stormwater function and ecological health\, and will offer tools and resources to help land managers\, municipal staff\, and environmental professionals take proactive steps to protect and restore these vital systems.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/cblp-stormwater-under-siege-building-a-plan-to-combat-invasive-plants/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250610T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20250528T192707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T192707Z
UID:3900-1749580200-1749587400@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:DEQ Education Series: Chesapeake Bay Protection & Restoration
DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Bay is where the fresh waters of the Potomac\, Rappahannock\, York and James Rivers (along with other tributaries\, creeks\, and streams) meet the ocean to create the largest estuary in the U.S. These brackish waters are home to unique plant and animal communities\, and the Bay was once the most productive estuary in the country. However\, chronic water quality issues in the Bay have negatively impacted these aquatic resources\, fueling the creation of a multi-state effort to preserve the Chesapeake Bay. With a watershed that extends into six different states and the District of Columbia\, the historic\, cultural\, and economic importance of the Bay cannot be understated – and Virginia has a large role to play in its recovery. \nJoin us for a free webinar on Tuesday\, June 10th\, from 6:30pm-8pm\, to learn about the activities the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) engages in to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay. During the presentation\, DEQ staff will discuss the Commonwealth’s participation in the Chesapeake Bay Program\, how the agency implements monitoring activities\, and the activities DEQ regulates under the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. Each of these efforts relies on the support and engagement of all stakeholders in Virginia – this means you! Use the link below to register for this virtual presentation and learn more about how we can protect the Bay together.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/deq-education-series-chesapeake-bay-protection-restoration/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20250528T192421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T192421Z
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SUMMARY:Working with Tribes 101 Workshop for Local Governments
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/working-with-tribes-101-workshop-for-local-governments/
LOCATION:Rappahannock Tribal Center\, 5036 Indian Neck Rd\, Indian Neck\, VA\, 23148\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20250528T191952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T191952Z
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SUMMARY:VIMS Marine Science Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/vims-marine-science-day/
LOCATION:1255 Greate Road\, Gloucester Point\, VA\, 23062
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20241218T203415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T203415Z
UID:3711-1747180800-1747267199@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:York Watershed System Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for May 14\, 2025 – and get ready for another phenomenal day of info exchange and networking with CBNERR-VA! More details here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/york-watershed-system-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20241218T210613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T210613Z
UID:3719-1745521200-1745524800@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:VIMS After Hours: Searching for Sturgeon
DESCRIPTION:Technological advances are revolutionizing the field of marine science\, as well as efforts to conserve and protect aquatic species. Environmental DNA (or e-DNA) is genetic material left behind by organisms in their environment (from the shedding of cells\, mucus\, feces\, skin\, scales\, or hair)\, and can be used to detect invasive and/or endangered species\, monitor biodiversity\, and assess the health of ecosystems. \nDr. Angelina Dichiera\, Assistant Professor at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS\, will explain how eDNA can be used to detect and monitor the presence of endangered sturgeon in Bay tributaries\, and help guide the recovery and conservation of these incredible “living fossils.” \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/vims-after-hours-searching-for-sturgeon/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250421T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20241219T195818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T195818Z
UID:3722-1745254800-1745334000@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:GO Virginia Region 6 Economic Development Summit
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 2nd Annual GO Virginia Region 6 Economic Development Summit at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center at the University of Mary Washington in downtown Fredericksburg\, VA. Registration information and agenda coming soon!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/go-virginia-region-6-economic-development-summit-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20241218T210142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T210142Z
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SUMMARY:VIMS After Hours: Beautiful Swimmers: Blue Crabs in Chesapeake Bay!
DESCRIPTION:Since 1990\, researchers at the Batten School & VIMS have partnered with the Fisheries Service of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to operate the annual Bay-wide Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey. This survey has allowed them to estimate the total population of blue crabs throughout Chesapeake Bay\, identify year-to-year trends in abundance\, and assess the effects of the blue crab fishery (both before and after management actions were implemented in 2008 to address stresses to the blue crab population in previous decades). Dr. Rom Lipcius\, Professor at the Batten School & VIMS\, will provide attendees with a look at the history and future of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay. Learn more and register here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/vims-after-hours-beautiful-swimmers-blue-crabs-in-chesapeake-bay/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20241217T213126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T213126Z
UID:3709-1742256000-1742515199@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Marine Debris Summit
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 2025 Virginia Marine Debris Summit to be held on March 18-20\, 2025 at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Virginia Marine Debris Summit (VMDS) is co-hosted by Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program and Clean Virginia Waterways. This 3-day event will focus on solutions to measurably reduce plastic pollution from entering Virginia’s freshwater and tidal rivers\, estuaries\, wetlands\, beaches\, and ocean. Speakers will share dynamic programs that have made a difference and can be replicated throughout the state. The summit will include in-depth solution-based discussions on the four major goals of the 2021-2025 Virginia Marine Debris Reduction Plan: Consumer Single-use Plastics\, Derelict Fishing Gear\, Microplastics & Microfibers\, and Abandoned & Derelict Vessels. Learn more here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/virginia-marine-debris-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20241218T205956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T205956Z
UID:3715-1739988000-1739995200@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:CBNERR-VA Discovery Lab - Tales with Turtles
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shoes of a herpetologist as we research terrapins and sea turtles together. This Discovery Lab is all about turtles that live in salt and brackish water. You’ll follow turtle life cycles from shore to sea with fun games and demos. Our speaker\, William & Mary Professor Dr. Randy Chambers will present his work on Diamondback Terrapins and their conservation. See you there! Learn more and register here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/cbnerr-va-discovery-lab-tales-with-turtles/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250115T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20241218T205807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T205807Z
UID:3713-1736964000-1736971200@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:CBNERR-VA Discovery Lab - Swimming with Sharks
DESCRIPTION:There is so much to learn about these curious apex predators. Dive into this Discovery Lab where you’ll learn all about shark anatomy\, species\, behavior\, and conservation. William & Mary Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences graduate student and shark enthusiast\, Paul Clerkin\, will talk about his research on sharks and eDNA. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/cbnerr-va-discovery-lab-swimming-with-sharks/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250115T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250115T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20241119T153952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T153952Z
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SUMMARY:Meadows: An Online Workshop for Landscape Professionals
DESCRIPTION:When? \n\nJanuary 8\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM\nJanuary 15\, 2025: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn about meadow types and what to expect over the lifecycle of a meadow\nBecome familiar with the benefits of a meadow\nLearn about how ecology can inform meadow site selection and site assessment\nDevelop skills and knowledge to successfully design\, implement\, and manage native meadows\nExplore different types of plant material\, plant selection\, and planting techniques to optimize meadow success\nUnderstand routine meadow maintenance requirements and common management challenges\nGain familiarity with funding opportunities for meadow projects in several Bay region states\n\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/meadows-an-online-workshop-for-landscape-professionals-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250108T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20241119T153913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T153913Z
UID:3517-1736326800-1736343000@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Meadows: An Online Workshop for Landscape Professionals
DESCRIPTION:When? \n\nJanuary 8\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM\nJanuary 15\, 2025: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn about meadow types and what to expect over the lifecycle of a meadow\nBecome familiar with the benefits of a meadow\nLearn about how ecology can inform meadow site selection and site assessment\nDevelop skills and knowledge to successfully design\, implement\, and manage native meadows\nExplore different types of plant material\, plant selection\, and planting techniques to optimize meadow success\nUnderstand routine meadow maintenance requirements and common management challenges\nGain familiarity with funding opportunities for meadow projects in several Bay region states\n\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/meadows-an-online-workshop-for-landscape-professionals/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241228T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20240905T185300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T185300Z
UID:3369-1735405200-1735416000@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at York River State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky.  They will have the equipment.  Just bring your curiosity.  This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs. Learn more information here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/stargazing-at-york-river-state-park-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241218T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20241210T160623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T160623Z
UID:3690-1734523200-1734526800@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Communities Through Water
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, a Polynesian voyaging canoe called Hōkūleʻa set out to circumnavigate the Pacific Ocean and uncover\, recover\, and reclaim culture\, traditions\, and a deeper relationship with Earth. The purpose of the voyage was to develop young leaders and connect communities with our oceans\, science\, and indigenous wisdom. As our speaker Nainoa Thompson said\, “the ocean doesn’t separate us—it connects us\,” a sentiment that is also relevant in the Chesapeake Bay region. \nJoin Chesapeake Research Consotirum on Wednesday\, December 18th\, from 12-1 pm to hear inspiring stories from communities and the open water. Watch this video recapping the 2023 journey\, the video “The Way of the Navigator”\, or scroll the StoryMap to learn more. Register and learn more here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/connecting-communities-through-water/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241211T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20241125T153723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T153723Z
UID:3649-1733940000-1733943600@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:A Scientist Walks into a Bar: Graduate Student Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Beer Company will host three VIMS graduate students to give 5-minute fast-talks on the important research they are conducting. Talks will take place every 20 minutes. Drop in\, interact with the students\, and enter to win door prizes. Students will have posters of their research and be available to talk with you between presentations. Speakers for this event include: \n\nAshley Rose – “Bottoms Up for Bivalves: Increasing Shoreline Resiliency with Ribbed Mussels”\n\nEmma Wilkinson – “Cheers to Choices in Drinks and Ecosystem Models!”\n\nTaylor Dolan – “Shell Yeah! Improving Breeding Strategies for Disease Resistance in Oysters”\n\nThis event is free\, open to the public\, and registration is not required! Learn more here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/a-scientist-walks-into-a-bar-graduate-student-edition-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241211T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20241120T193844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T193844Z
UID:3561-1733929200-1733932800@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Better Together: Participatory Science Resources & Opportunities at EPA
DESCRIPTION:Participatory science uses the collective strength and knowledge of the public to collect\, analyze\, and use data to answer environmental and public health questions. Participatory science is the involvement of the public in scientific research and includes a broad and inclusive array of activities. Projects answer wide ranging questions\, can engage the public in any or all steps of the scientific process\, and operate using diverse models ranging from community-led to institutionally driven. These efforts facilitate community engagement and an increase in place-based connections\, environmental stewardship\, and scientific literacy. EPA has a long history of engaging data collected by the public. In recent years\, the agency has collaborated with Tribal Nations\, state agencies\, academia\, technical support providers\, and volunteer scientists to explore effective collaborations and approaches to implementation. This webinar will explore three areas of participatory science focus at EPA: role of participatory science at EPA\, key considerations and resources available when starting a project\, and lessons learned and project spotlights. \n\nRegister for the webinar.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/better-together-participatory-science-resources-opportunities-at-epa/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241211T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20241210T161011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T161113Z
UID:3692-1733918400-1733922000@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Designing Living Shorelines for Sea Level Rise in Virginia: A Resource for Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Register here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/designing-living-shorelines-for-sea-level-rise-in-virginia-a-resource-for-practitioners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241210T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20240904T142432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T142432Z
UID:3331-1733855400-1733860800@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Pollution Prevention
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality works hard to improve the quality of Virginia’s air\, water\, and land—and part of that effort is preventing future pollution! Our pollution prevention programs provide technical assistance\, education\, funding\, and recognition for governments\, businesses\, and organizations that go above and beyond to minimize their impact on the environment and be good neighbors in their communities. Join us to learn more about these programs and also what you can do to prevent pollution.\nLink to Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4676463085904627804
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/webinar-pollution-prevention/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241208T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20241125T152259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T152259Z
UID:3647-1733662800-1733671800@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Friends of Dragon Run hike
DESCRIPTION:This season’s Friends of Dragon Run member hike will be held on Sunday\, Dec. 8\, at its Powcan property in Essex County near Millers Tavern at 1pm. \nThis is a FODR member’s event. Non-members may attend if accompanied by a member\, or you can become a member by going to https://www.dragonrun.org/membership.html. \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/friends-of-dragon-run-hike/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241205T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
CREATED:20241120T193808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T193808Z
UID:3559-1733410800-1733414400@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:ECOTOX Knowledgebase and PFAS Updates
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will demonstrate EPA’s Ecotoxicology Knowledgebase (ECOTOX) tool\, which gives quick access to reliable and up-to-date information about how chemicals potentially affect ecologically relevant species. ECOTOX is a comprehensive\, publicly available knowledgebase providing single chemical environmental toxicity data for over 12\,000 chemicals and species\, including aquatic life\, terrestrial plants\, and wildlife. ECOTOX provides robust curated toxicity data for aquatic and terrestrial organisms to support ecological risk assessments\, site assessments\, criteria/benchmark development\, and other research. The knowledgebase is additionally used to aid the prioritization and assessment of chemicals. By leveraging this knowledge\, EPA remains committed to providing clear\, actionable\, and accessible information about PFAS to the public\, researchers\, and risk assessors. This presentation will include information on updates to ECOTOX data for PFAS to support hazard evaluation and development of ecological risk assessment screening values. The ECOTOX Knowledgebase Resource Hub can be accessed here. \n\nRegister for the webinar.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/ecotox-knowledgebase-and-pfas-updates/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241130T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125134
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at York River State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky.  They will have the equipment.  Just bring your curiosity.  This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs. Learn more information here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/stargazing-at-york-river-state-park-4/
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SUMMARY:Mystery of History Hike
DESCRIPTION:The rich story of Virginia’s First Peoples has many twists and turns that are steeped in mystery and controversy as their oral histories were scattered by European arrival\, leaving the written and published accounts of those same foreigners to be some of the only well-known accounts that remain today. Join Machicomoco State Park for a Ranger led hike to discuss the different mysteries surrounding the historic Powhatan Peoples and their encounters with the colonists\, including some that still remain today. Recommended for participants ages 12+.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/mystery-of-history-hike/
LOCATION:Machicomoco State Park
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SUMMARY:Building Coastal Adaptive Capacity through Nature-based Solutions
DESCRIPTION:This five-part webinar series features projects funded by the Climate and Societal Interactions (CSI) Division’s Adaptation Sciences (AdSci) and Climate Adaptation Partnerships (CAP) programs focused on the research and application of nature-based solutions (NbS)\, which are actions to protect\, sustainably manage\, or restore natural or modified ecosystems to address societal challenges\, simultaneously providing benefits for people and the environment. Register here! \nIncreasing communities’ capacity to adapt to climate change can take many forms–this webinar features two presentations that relate to increasing coastal adaptive capacity. The first\, funded by AdSci\, will provide an overview of how a community is working to increase their coastal adaptive capacity and community resilience to sea level rise through workshops and vulnerability assessments that identify potential adaptation pathways\, funding opportunities\, and data needs. \nThe second project featured will be from the West CAP team\, the California-Nevada Climate Adaptation Program\, highlighting their approach to providing technical assistance and integrating regional data and projections for sea level rise\, coastal storm flooding\, and beach erosion. This work aims to assist with developing adaptation pathways and strategies\, including dunes as NbS\, and co-produces and integrates climate\, social science research\, and Indigenous stewardship to support the advancement of effective and equitable sea-level rise adaptation planning with several collaborators across Southern California.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/building-coastal-adaptive-capacity-through-nature-based-solutions-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241126T150000
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SUMMARY:Building Coastal Adaptive Capacity through Nature-based Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Increasing communities’ capacity to adapt to climate change can take many forms–this webinar features two presentations that relate to increasing coastal adaptive capacity. The first\, funded by AdSci\, will provide an overview of how a community is working to increase their coastal adaptive capacity and community resilience to sea level rise through workshops and vulnerability assessments that identify potential adaptation pathways\, funding opportunities\, and data needs. The second project featured will be from the West CAP team\, the California-Nevada Climate Adaptation Program\, highlighting their approach to providing technical assistance and integrating regional data and projections for sea level rise\, coastal storm flooding\, and beach erosion. This work aims to assist with developing adaptation pathways and strategies\, including dunes as NbS\, and co-produces and integrates climate\, social science research\, and Indigenous stewardship to support the advancement of effective and equitable sea-level rise adaptation planning with several collaborators across Southern California. \nRegister and learn more here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/building-coastal-adaptive-capacity-through-nature-based-solutions/
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