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SUMMARY:Chesapeake Community Research Symposium 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Community Modeling Program will convene the 2024 edition of the biennial symposium June 10-12\, 2024 in Annapolis\, Maryland and online. The theme of the 2024 symposium is Chesapeake Bay Restoration: Managing Water Quality for Living Resources in a Changing Climate. Learn more here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/chesapeake-community-research-symposium-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240608T120000
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SUMMARY:Sarah Creek Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Gloucester County Clean Community is sponsoring a clean up on Sarah Creek. This is a floating clean up and participants should have their own kayaks\, canoes\, and/or paddleboards. See more below!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/sarah-creek-clean-up/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
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SUMMARY:CWEA Stormwater Committee  Spring Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The CWEA Spring Seminar is presented to facilitate peer-to-peer information exchange for representatives of regulated stormwater programs. The goal of this seminar is to encourage lessons learned and case studies surrounding pollutants of emerging concern that we don’t often get to hear about\, yet still have to address within the Chesapeake Bay\, such as organics including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)\, metals (e.g.\, mercury\, lead\, copper\, nickel\, zinc); microplastics; pesticides; salts; trash; bacteria (including the state of microbial source tracking); and thermal impacts. \nStay up to date and learn more here! \n 
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/cwea-stormwater-committee-spring-seminar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
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SUMMARY:Wetland Delineation Training
DESCRIPTION: For practitioners with a professional investment in wetland boundary identification. This course focuses on the wetland delineation protocol “Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region Version 2.0.” \nLearn more and register by May 5 at https://www.vims.edu/cbnerr/coastal_training/upcoming_workshops/. \nOrganized by the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (CBNERR-VA).
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/wetland-delineation-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T191422Z
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SUMMARY:VIMS' 22nd Annual Marine Science Day
DESCRIPTION:VIMS is thrilled to be hosting our 22nd annual #MarineScienceDay open house event on Saturday\, June 1\, 2024. For one day a year only\, nearly every corner of our campus is open to the public to speak to our scientists and students while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the important research and advisory services VIMS provides to the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond! \nLocated in Gloucester Point\, this fun-filled family-friendly event features exhibits\, children’s activities\, seining in the York River\, tours of our labs and facilities\, seafood cooking demonstrations\, mini-lectures\, and more. This event is completely free\, open to the public\, and takes place rain or shine! All exhibits and timed activities are included with entry. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site throughout the event. Advance registration is greatly encouraged and appreciated. REGISTER HERE!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/vims-22nd-annual-marine-science-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240326T161745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T161745Z
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SUMMARY:Clean the Bay Day
DESCRIPTION:This short\, three-hour annual event has a massive cumulative impact. Since it began in 1989\, this Virginia tradition has engaged more than 170\,066 volunteers who have removed approximately 7.30 million pounds of debris from more than 8\,595 miles of shoreline. Learn more here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/clean-the-bay-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240513T192917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T192917Z
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SUMMARY:VIMS After Hours: Offshore Wind & Fisheries: Perspectives from a Social Scientist
DESCRIPTION:Join VIMS for the May After Hours lecture\, where Dr. Andrew Scheld will share information on his work on assessing the impacts of offshore wind energy development on commercial shellfish industries and other commercially exploited species in the Mid-Atlantic region. Learn more and register here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/vims-after-hours-offshore-wind-fisheries-perspectives-from-a-social-scientist/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240430T024414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T024414Z
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Participatory Science to Advance Water Quality Reporting and Partnership-Building
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/407445362815741270 \nJoin a two-part series on participatory science hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Watershed Academy in partnership with the National Water Quality Monitoring Council’s Volunteer Monitoring Workgroup. The Volunteer Monitoring Workgroup was developed in 2016 to encourage integration of volunteer monitoring activities with ongoing water-quality monitoring conducted by local\, state\, and federal agencies. \nThis two-part webcast series will explore projects that engage members of the public in aquatic-based data collection projects. Speakers during both webcasts will showcase their participatory science projects highlighting how volunteers are engaged\, tools and resources that facilitate program success\, and how data are used in diverse ways. The first webcast will showcase water quality programs\, while the second will highlight coastal programs emphasizing the role of partnerships and program impact. Additional EPA resources to support participatory science can be found here. \nSpeakers:\n\nJulie Vastine\, Director\, Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) & Chair of National Water Quality Monitoring Council’s Volunteer Monitoring Workgroup\nHilary Snook\, Environmental Scientist\, USEPA New England Regional laboratory\nPetra Baldwin\, Water Quality Coordinator\, Anacostia Riverkeeper\nMona Dominguez\, Director\, Alabama Water Watch (AWW)\nApril Sevy\, Volunteer Education and Citizen Science Coordinator\, Missouri Stream Team
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/leveraging-participatory-science-to-advance-water-quality-reporting-and-partnership-building/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240522T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240513T192258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T192258Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Credibility in Your Community Science Project
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. The goal of most community-driven programs is to ensure that data of known quality are generated to answer local\, regional\, and national questions. Documenting quality assurance activities for environmental projects allows the data collector and user to be more confident in using the generated data by assuring that values are reproducible\, representative\, comparable\, and complete. From equipment testing to study design to developing quality assurance project plans\, this webinar will explore tools and resources to enhance the credibility of your community monitoring science project. Register here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/enhancing-credibility-in-your-community-science-project/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240523
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20231117T174041Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Choose Clean Water Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Choose Clean Water Conference is gathering May 20-22\, 2024 at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City\, Maryland. \nEvery year\, the conference gathers individuals from local\, state\, and national nonprofits\, elected officials\, government agencies\, and businesses to discuss ways these different sectors can work together toward our collective goal–clean water. This conference is a great opportunity for Coalition members to learn about innovative restoration approaches from experts\, engage in discussions with other attendees from different parts of the watershed\, and see on-the-ground examples of local work.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/2024-choose-clean-water-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240516T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240314T191318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T030737Z
UID:2908-1715884200-1715889600@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:A Scientist Walks into a Bar: Graduate Student Edition
DESCRIPTION:Frothy Moon Brewhouse will be our host as three VIMS graduate students 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 and discounts. Students will have posters of their research and be available to talk with you between presentations. Speakers for this event include: \n\nGrace Breitenbeck: Keep Clam and Carry On: Clam Aquaculture & Seagrass on the Virginia Seaside\nIsabelle Danforth: Vaccines for fish?!: Applications of Vaccines in Fin-fish Aquaculture\nMatt LaGanke: On Your Marks\, Get Split\, Grow!: Exploring Oyster Farmer Strategies in the Race to Market Size\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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240516T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240513T190741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T190741Z
UID:3020-1715853600-1715875200@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:EPA Mid-Atlantic Region 2024 Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION:The EPA Mid-Atlantic Summit is a one-day virtual event that is geared towards addressing environmental health topics relevant to the Mid-Atlantic Region. The summit is held annually and features an opening plenary with state environmental secretaries and concurrent sessions focused on various topics\, including equity\, environmental justice\, sustainability\, grant opportunities\, and more.  Register and learn more here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/epa-mid-atlantic-region-2024-virtual-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240513T191743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T191743Z
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SUMMARY:It’s All About Carbon: Coastal Cycling and Forest Function
DESCRIPTION:Carbon is both the cause and the source of potential mitigation of our changing climate. Research on carbon cycling has implications for policy and the resilience of our communities. Blue carbon ecosystems—tidal marshes\, mangroves\, and seagrasses—and forests are key ecosystems that sequester carbon. Learn about blue and green carbon research and relevant policy implications from researchers at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center’s Biogeochemistry Lab and BiodiversiTREE project. \nJoin Chesapeake Research Consortium on Wednesday\, May 15th from 12-1 pm for a CRC member institution “take over” of the CRC Roundtable by SERC. REGISTER HERE! \n\n\nModerator: \n\n\nTuck Hines\, CRC Board Member & Director of SERC \n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\nPatrick Megonigal\, Associate Director for Research\, Principal Investigator\, SERC \n\n\nJohn Parker\, Principal Investigator\, Senior Scientist\, SERC
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/its-all-about-carbon-coastal-cycling-and-forest-function/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240416T144530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T144530Z
UID:2956-1715644800-1715903999@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Land Conservation & Greenways Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join sessions led by land conservation experts and explore Fredericksburg on one of nine field trip options. Learn more and register at https://vaunitedlandtrusts.org/annual-conference/. Organized by the Virginia United Land Trusts.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/virginia-land-conservation-greenways-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240510T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240510T131500
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240507T160646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T160646Z
UID:3018-1715342400-1715346900@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Water Resources Impacts of Data Centers and Solar Fields and Tools to Mitigate Impacts
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to participate in a webinar on Friday\, May 10\, 2024\, from 12-1:15 pm to learn and share about the water resources impacts of data centers and solar fields in the Potomac basin and tools to mitigate and prevent those impacts. This exciting event is being held as part of the implementation of the Potomac Basin Comprehensive Water Resources Plan. The panel will feature speakers from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality\, the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District\, and Loudoun Water. Presentations will be followed by Q&A with participants.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/water-resources-impacts-of-data-centers-and-solar-fields-and-tools-to-mitigate-impacts/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240509T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240205T232831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T232831Z
UID:2816-1715266800-1715270400@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Incorporating Climate and Environmental Justice into Research and Resource Management
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center\, the U.S. Geological Survey National Climate Adaptation Science Center (NCASC) invites all audiences interested in the intersection between climate and environmental justice and environmental research to join them every other Thursday (3-4 PM ET) from Feb. 29 – May 9\, 2024\, for the webinar series “Incorporating Climate and Environmental Justice into Research and Resource Management.” REGISTER HERE! \nIn this series\, speakers will explore the ethics of engaging with the populations most vulnerable to the impacts of environmental and climate change\, which are often low-income communities\, communities of color\, Indigenous and Tribal communities\, and people experiencing disenfranchisement. They hope the series will be of particular value to researchers looking to apply justice principles to their own work and communities seeking to lay out clear expectations for the researchers they collaborate with. Webinars will be recorded\, transcribed\, and made available on the NCASC website a few weeks after the live event. \nLearn more about the series on the NCASC website: https://www.usgs.gov/webinar-series-incorporating-climate-and-environmental-justice-research-and-resource-management
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/incorporating-climate-and-environmental-justice-into-research-and-resource-management-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240502T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240502T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240430T023600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T023600Z
UID:2972-1714654800-1714660200@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Climate and Hazard Mitigation Planning
DESCRIPTION:Speakers from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will describe new requirements to include climate change in Hazard Mitigation Plans (HMP). Participants will learn about available resources (including tools\, technical assistance\, and funding opportunities) and best practices for developing an HMP. Learn more and register at https://resilientvirginia.wildapricot.org/event-5645426.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/climate-and-hazard-mitigation-planning/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240502T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240502T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240430T022916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T023031Z
UID:2970-1714654800-1714660200@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Water Quality Assessment Integrated Report Webinar
DESCRIPTION:DEQ released the Draft 2024 305(b)/303(d) Water Quality Assessment Integrated Report on April 22. Findings in this report will be presented via webinar on May 2\, 2024\, at 1:00 pm. Interested persons can register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4622324231096970840.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/water-quality-assessment-integrated-report-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240430T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240424T190834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T190834Z
UID:2967-1714501800-1714507200@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Water Quality Monitoring and Protection
DESCRIPTION:We all know that water is vital for the health and wellbeing of the people\, wildlife\, and ecosystems of Virginia. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is responsible for monitoring\, protecting\, and improving the quality of the water in the Commonwealth. This webinar will teach you the basics of clean water laws and regulations\, water quality standards\, water quality monitoring\, and how we can all work together to protect and improve Virginia’s waters. This free webinar is open to the public and is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about water quality. Register here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/water-quality-monitoring-and-protection/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240426T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240417T145342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T145342Z
UID:2962-1714122000-1714143600@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Continuing Education Credits Offered at Event Focused on Ways to Protect and Preserve Local Waterways
DESCRIPTION:The North Landing River and Albemarle Sound Estuarine Symposium will foster opportunities for networking as well as educate participants about exciting new research\, collaborative efforts and projects to preserve and advance the watershed. \nAttendees will also be eligible to earn continuing education credit for the following fields: \n\nLandscape architecture\nEngineering\nFloodplain management\nEnvironmental science\nPlanning\n\nHosted by the Virginia Beach Green Ribbon Committee\, this one-day event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday\, April 26\, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. \nRegistration is just $30 and includes a boxed lunch. Interested parties should register online at EstuarySymposium2024.eventbrite.com by Tuesday\, April 23.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/continuing-education-credits-offered-at-event-focused-on-ways-to-protect-and-preserve-local-waterways/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240425T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240205T232729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T232729Z
UID:2814-1714057200-1714060800@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Incorporating Climate and Environmental Justice into Research and Resource Management
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center\, the U.S. Geological Survey National Climate Adaptation Science Center (NCASC) invites all audiences interested in the intersection between climate and environmental justice and environmental research to join them every other Thursday (3-4 PM ET) from Feb. 29 – May 9\, 2024\, for the webinar series “Incorporating Climate and Environmental Justice into Research and Resource Management.” REGISTER HERE! \nIn this series\, speakers will explore the ethics of engaging with the populations most vulnerable to the impacts of environmental and climate change\, which are often low-income communities\, communities of color\, Indigenous and Tribal communities\, and people experiencing disenfranchisement. They hope the series will be of particular value to researchers looking to apply justice principles to their own work and communities seeking to lay out clear expectations for the researchers they collaborate with. Webinars will be recorded\, transcribed\, and made available on the NCASC website a few weeks after the live event. \nLearn more about the series on the NCASC website: https://www.usgs.gov/webinar-series-incorporating-climate-and-environmental-justice-research-and-resource-management
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/incorporating-climate-and-environmental-justice-into-research-and-resource-management-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240424T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240321T192815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T192815Z
UID:2918-1713960000-1713963600@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Enhancing soil health and rewilding our landscapes one stream at a time
DESCRIPTION:Stream and floodplain restoration has become a billion-dollar industry in the United States (US) and is a popular management practice in the mid-Atlantic US. Floodplains are being restored to enhance hydrologic connectivity\, reduce sediment erosion\, and enhance runoff nitrogen removal via processes like denitrification. While these restorations have yielded important water quality benefits\, much of the restoration focus is on enhancing stream form and function and very little attention is given to soil health on the restored floodplains. Compacted soils and poor soil conditions can undermine ecosystem functions and services and prevent the restoration from attaining its full potential. In this webinar\, we will discuss how floodplain soil health can be protected and enhanced and present specific strategies and practices that need to be implemented. Healthy soils and floodplains will not only provide valuable water quality and aquatic habitat benefits\, but will also contribute towards rewilding our landscapes and improving human health. Register here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/enhancing-soil-health-and-rewilding-our-landscapes-one-stream-at-a-time/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240130T234105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T234105Z
UID:2802-1713596400-1713805200@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Seed Bombs For The Buffer Zone- Earth Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Beaverdam Park and make a seed bomb to drop in the buffer zone. What is a seed bomb? It’s a mixture of soil\, air dry clay and wildflower seeds. You mix them together\, then toss them into the lake buffer zone that we are building to fight erosion. Join the fun and help us protect the lake’s shoreline. While supplies last. No registration required. Presented by Gloucester Clean Community \nLearn more here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/seed-bombs-for-the-buffer-zone-earth-day-2024/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240418T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240314T191215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T191215Z
UID:2906-1713466800-1713470400@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:VIMS After Hours: Monitoring PFAS\, the Toxic "Forever Chemical"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the April After Hours lecture\, where VIMS alum Don Axelrad will be sharing information on his post-graduate career researching and monitoring PFAS: a group of “forever chemicals” who have earned that name because they are nearly indestructible toxins that can cause major health problems in humans. Don will be describing his work on PFAS monitoring in Florida\, where he currently resides; as well as promoting a discussion of what we should do about the issue and what new thinking we should consider when trying to mitigate the effects of PFAs and improve US toxics legislation. \nRegistration is required; register here. \nAfter Hours lectures are designed for an adult audience. We are excited to offer this lecture in-person in McHugh Auditorium on VIMS’ Gloucester Point Campus! This lecture will also be available as a live-streamed webinar. Registration is required for both in-person and webinar attendees. Webinar links will be sent in all registration confirmation emails. At this time\, we are expecting a hybrid event\, but registrants will be notified in advance if the event moves to a virtual only format.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/vims-after-hours-monitoring-pfas-the-toxic-forever-chemical/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240417T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240321T203811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T203811Z
UID:2920-1713376800-1713384000@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:CBNERR-VA Discovery Lab - Bye-Bye Bycatch
DESCRIPTION:What do dolphins\, sea turtles\, whales\, and sea birds all have in common? In April\, our Discovery Lab will be all about keeping marine animals safe while fishing. Test out your skills building bycatch reduction devices in fun engineering challenges or learn about what technologies keep fish in nets and turtles out. Derek Jackson will talk about his research on bycatch reduction in Pacific halibut fisheries on the West Coast of the United States. Come join us to find out more! Register here. \nDiscovery Labs are free\, family-friendly programs provided each month by the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia (CBNERR-VA) at VIMS. Designed with elementary-aged youth and their parents in mind\, each lab focuses on a different topic related to the Chesapeake Bay and our local environment and includes exhibits\, demonstrations\, and hands-on activities as well as a short presentation (from 6:30-7:00 PM) by an expert on the topic.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/cbnerr-va-discovery-lab-bye-bye-bycatch/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T142616
CREATED:20240416T142600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T142600Z
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SUMMARY:The Solar Situation: The state of the science and the industry
DESCRIPTION:Solar energy is becoming less expensive and more efficient. However\, the utility-scale solar panel installations being proposed and installed around the Mid-Atlantic region will transform land characteristics. Currently\, guidance and understanding of best practices relating to the land development and management of solar installations in the Chesapeake Bay region is unclear. What is the state of science\, what are current best management practices\, and where are the opportunities for improving recommendations? Register here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/the-solar-situation-the-state-of-the-science-and-the-industry/
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SUMMARY:Incorporating Climate and Environmental Justice into Research and Resource Management
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center\, the U.S. Geological Survey National Climate Adaptation Science Center (NCASC) invites all audiences interested in the intersection between climate and environmental justice and environmental research to join them every other Thursday (3-4 PM ET) from Feb. 29 – May 9\, 2024\, for the webinar series “Incorporating Climate and Environmental Justice into Research and Resource Management.” REGISTER HERE! \nIn this series\, speakers will explore the ethics of engaging with the populations most vulnerable to the impacts of environmental and climate change\, which are often low-income communities\, communities of color\, Indigenous and Tribal communities\, and people experiencing disenfranchisement. They hope the series will be of particular value to researchers looking to apply justice principles to their own work and communities seeking to lay out clear expectations for the researchers they collaborate with. Webinars will be recorded\, transcribed\, and made available on the NCASC website a few weeks after the live event. \nLearn more about the series on the NCASC website: https://www.usgs.gov/webinar-series-incorporating-climate-and-environmental-justice-research-and-resource-management
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/incorporating-climate-and-environmental-justice-into-research-and-resource-management-4/
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SUMMARY:Environment Virginia Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 34th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium is the Commonwealth’s premier environmental conference which brings together environmental professionals throughout Virginia from all sectors: government\, non-profits\, academia\, and industry. Their joint efforts create better results for our environment for our state and region. Learn more at https://vmieva.cventevents.com/event/30e64f74-74e0-495a-9ba4-291c10292a13/summary
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/environment-virginia-symposium/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Updates to the Bay Act Resiliency Guidance
DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (Bay Act) and accompanying Regulations were amended to address resiliency in the performance criteria required to be implemented by the 84 Tidewater localities under the Bay Act. An informal comment on the proposed guidance was previously held in December of 2022. \nThe draft guidance has been updated based upon comments received during the prior informal comments period\, in particular revisions to accompanying examples. Additionally\, a model ordinance\, a locality implementation checklist\, a resiliency assessment template\, an adaptation measure checklist\, and a list of nature-based adaptation measures have been developed. \nPrior to finalizing the guidance and these additional documents\, DEQ is providing for an informal comment period opportunity. \nThe informal comment period is from March 19\, 2024\, to May 3\, 2024. Any comments should be submitted to Heather.Mackey@deq.virginia.gov and include name\, organization represented (if any)\, mailing address and/or email address. \nAdditionally\, a webinar co-hosted with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science is being held on April 3rd at 10:00 a.m to provide an overview of the updates\, additional documents\, and AdaptVa model for use in resiliency assessments. For additional information about the webinar\, please contact Heather.Mackey@deq.virginia.gov.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/webinar-updates-to-the-bay-act-resiliency-guidance/
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SUMMARY:Back to the Future: Chronicling the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Effort
DESCRIPTION:Choose Clean Water Coalition is planning a three-part webinar series on the history of the Bay restoration effort\, the role of the Chesapeake Bay Program\, and how the TMDL and Chesapeake Bay Agreement connect to the upcoming 2025 deadline. Register here. \nWebinar #3: What’s Next? 2025 and Beyond \nWHEN: Tuesday\, April 2\, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. \nSPEAKERS: Rachel Felver\, Chesapeake Bay Program // Kristin Reilly\, Choose Clean Water Coalition // Keisha Sedlacek\, Chesapeake Bay Foundation
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/back-to-the-future-chronicling-the-chesapeake-bay-restoration-effort-3/
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