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SUMMARY:GO Virginia Region 6 Economic Development Summit
DESCRIPTION:The GO Virginia Region 6 Regional Council invites you to join them for an economic development summit on Tuesday\, January 23\, 2024 at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren campus with a welcome reception and networking event on the evening of Monday\, January 22nd in Colonial Beach\, VA. The summit will include panelists and speakers from around the Region 6 and the Commonwealth. \nMore information and registration here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/go-virginia-region-6-economic-development-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240118T130000
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SUMMARY:Virginia Green Tourism Forum: Partnering with Virginia State Parks to Go Green and Get Outside!
DESCRIPTION:This webinar series will feature environmental issues\, opportunities\, and success stories that affect Virginia’s Tourism industry. Learn from experts and engage with your peers who care about the environment. Register now to learn about Partnering with Virginia State Parks to Support Outdoor Recreation and Sustainable Tourism. \nRegister here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/virginia-green-tourism-forum-partnering-with-virginia-state-parks-to-go-green-and-get-outside/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240117T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20231218T185439Z
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SUMMARY:CBNERR-VA Discovery Lab - Freezing Seas and Marine Snow
DESCRIPTION:What lives in the coldest waters of the ocean? Why is sea ice so important in the Arctic? And how does it “snow” under the sea? All these questions and more will be answered at the January Discovery Lab! Join us to learn all about winter fun in the world of marine science. VIMS graduate student\, Ellie Gellerson\, will talk about her research on sea ice in northern Alaska. \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. \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/cbnerr-va-discovery-lab-freezing-seas-and-marine-snow/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240117T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20240116T195105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T195105Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Water SRF Training 2: Green & Natural Infrastructure & Climate Resilient Projects
DESCRIPTION:The SRF State Advocates Forum is hosting a three-part series on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). Training 2 will explore how the CWSRF can fund projects that bolster climate resilience\, address non-point source pollution\, and build green stormwater infrastructure. You’ll hear about program specifics\, state examples\, and more from Shanyn Viars\, Associate Director\, Water Economics and Policy and Lia Mastropolo\, Director\, Clean Water Supply\, both from American Rivers. The training will include an interactive activity and space for group Q&A and discussion.   \nThis training series is intended for anyone interested in clean water infrastructure funding\, particularly individuals working at community based organizations and nonprofits that are seeking an onramp to engage with local and state advocacy opportunities related to water infrastructure funding. \nRegister here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/clean-water-srf-training-2-green-natural-infrastructure-climate-resilient-projects/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240117T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240117T141500
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20230724T195700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T195700Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Waters Learning Network Climate Resilience 6-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Waters Learning Network hosts monthly webinars highlighting strategies that community-based organizations can use to help their communities anticipate\, prepare for\, and respond to climate risks. Participants will understand the historical context of climate inequities\, focus on how climate change impacts are felt through water\, and identify key practices of community-driven climate resilience.  \nWebinars will occur on Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 2:15pm. Find the schedule and register for the webinars here.  \n\nSeptember 20th: Resilience Hubs as Community Superheroes of Climate Preparedness and Disaster Recovery\nOctober 18th: Investing in Local Leadership to Advocate for Equitable Climate Resilience\nNovember 15th: Centering Those at Risk: The Power of Community-Led Research for Climate Resilience Investments\nDecember 13th: Equitable Resilience Planning Frameworks\nJanuary 17th: Building Climate Resilience: Transforming Communities through Green Workforce Development
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/urban-waters-learning-network-climate-resilience-6-part-series-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240117T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20240116T194319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T194319Z
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SUMMARY:The Inclusion Habit
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar\, offered by the American Water Resources Association\, will focus on how to leverage technology to expand upon existing diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Participants will learn how daily activities\, commitment devices\, and social accountability can create habits of inclusion. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/the-inclusion-habit/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240117T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20231218T185719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T163550Z
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SUMMARY:Quarter 1 Lunch-and-Learn: Water Supply
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to ring in the NEW YEAR with the FIRST installment of our 2024 Lunch-and-Learn Series – all about water supply. Through presentations and Q and A\, learn from planners\, regulators and researchers working within our watershed to ensure that we have safe water to drink\, fish\, and swim in. Tune in at 12pm on Wednesday\, January 17th. \nRegister here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/quarter-1-lunch-and-learn-water-supply-discharge/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20240110T171459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T171459Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Extremes: What's the Forecast for Invasive Species?
DESCRIPTION:As the planet heats up\, non-native species all over the U.S. are pushing north to follow the warmer weather. But the simple narrative doesn’t end there. Dr. Andy Chang\, lead marine biologist for SERC’s California branch\, has tracked the movement of species introduced by human activity to San Francisco Bay and the California coast for the past two decades. In addition to northward and upstream migrations in warmer years\, his team has also noticed species getting wiped out in years of intense rainfall. In this talk\, he’ll reveal how climate change and extreme weather like droughts and floods are changing the seascape for invaders. He’ll also highlight how countries can use this knowledge to help stop nascent invasions before they get a foothold\, in San Francisco Bay\, Chesapeake Bay and around the world. \nRegister here. \nThis webinar will be recorded for those who can’t join live! By signing up on Zoom\, you’ll receive a link to join live and a link to the recording approximately one week after the live event. Closed captions available at the live event and on the recording.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/climate-extremes-whats-the-forecast-for-invasive-species/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240115T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20240104T155835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T155835Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change Impact on Black Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake for another special edition learning lab that will focus on climate change impacts on Black communities. Learn more and register here. \nGuest Speakers:\nFrederick L. Tutman\, Waterkeeper is a grassroots community advocate for clean water in Maryland’s longest and deepest intrastate waterway and holds the title of Patuxent Riverkeeper\, an organization that he founded in 2004. Previously\, he spent nearly 25 years working as a media producer and consultant on mass communications projects and assignments all over the globe\, including a long stint working with and advising traditional healers in West Africa\, and also coverage of the Falklands conflict in Argentina on assignment for the BBC. A mid-life life sojourn into law school refocused his legal and policy work on behalf of over-burdened communities and their water protection needs. Fred has taught classes in Environmental Law and Policy at various Colleges in Maryland\, and also a course in Environmental Justice and the Law at Washington School of Law (American University).  He is the longest serving Waterkeeper in the Chesapeake Bay region\, the sole African-American member of the Waterkeeper movement in the United States and the recipient of numerous regional and state awards for his environmental works on behalf of communities. \nDonzell Brown is the Executive Director of The Environmental Justice Journalism Initiative. Donzell has over 20 years of political\, community and executive experience working in and with leadership to accomplish ambitious goals for the common good of the community\, the City of Baltimore\, and the nation. His recent work has focused on workforce development at Strength to Love II Urban Farm. Currently\, Donzell is working with EJJI.org to have the youth tell the story of their environment in their communities. \n 
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/climate-change-impact-on-black-communities/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240109T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20240102T180014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T180014Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program Planning Grant: Statewide Virtual Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DEQ will host a Statewide Virtual Community Meeting as part of a Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. DEQ hosted five in-person community meetings in December and now is extending the invitation to residents throughout the Commonwealth. At this virtual meeting\, DEQ will solicit ideas for measures that could rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Virginia. The feedback gathered at this meeting will enable DEQ to develop a short-term priority action plan that includes projects that would then compete for part of a $4.3 billion implementation fund. The virtual meeting will be held on Tuesday\, Jan. 9\, from 6-7:30 p.m. Register for the meeting here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/climate-pollution-reduction-grant-program-planning-grant-statewide-virtual-community-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240109T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20240102T160928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T160928Z
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SUMMARY:Coastal Resilience & Plant Production Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Participate with Old Dominion University\, Commonwealth Center for Recurrent Flooding Resiliency\, and Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience and share your thoughts on how we can better meet plant producers’ needs\, connect local resilience workforces\, and craft innovative tools to support the growth of this vital industry. Register here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/coastal-resilience-plant-production-workshop/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240112
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20231127T215636Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia DCR Nutrient Management Training Session 2
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Nutrient Management Program will offer a two-part agriculture nutrient management training school in January. The school is for anyone interested in learning about the development of agricultural nutrient management plans or how to become a certified plan writer. \nThe first session\, Jan. 4-5\, is a lecture series by Virginia Tech professors on soil science\, soil fertility and crop production. The two-day soils and crop lecture series will be hosted online. \nThe second session\, Jan. 9-11\, will cover nutrient management plan writing using a case-study farm. The three-day plan writing training will be in-person at Brightpoint Community College in Midlothian\, VA. \nEach day would run from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Registration is $150 for each session with a deadline of Dec. 29. Registration is available online at dcr.virginia.gov/soil-and-water/nmtrain.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/virginia-dcr-nutrient-management-training-session-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240106
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20231127T215547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T215547Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia DCR Nutrient Management Training Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Nutrient Management Program will offer a two-part agriculture nutrient management training school in January. The school is for anyone interested in learning about the development of agricultural nutrient management plans or how to become a certified plan writer. \nThe first session\, Jan. 4-5\, is a lecture series by Virginia Tech professors on soil science\, soil fertility and crop production. The two-day soils and crop lecture series will be hosted online. \nThe second session\, Jan. 9-11\, will cover nutrient management plan writing using a case-study farm. The three-day plan writing training will be in-person at Brightpoint Community College in Midlothian\, VA. \nEach day would run from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Registration is $150 for each session with a deadline of Dec. 29. Registration is available online at dcr.virginia.gov/soil-and-water/nmtrain.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/virginia-dcr-nutrient-management-training-session-1/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240105
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20231219T210159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T210159Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Harmful Algal Bloom Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Algal Bloom Action Team’s popular Harmful Algal Bloom Research Symposium will return for its fourth year this January 4\, 2024. Tune in to this one-day free virtual symposium to hear the latest research on harmful algal bloom prediction\, monitoring\, treatment\, outreach\, communication and more! \n  \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/4th-annual-harmful-algal-bloom-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240101T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240101T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20231221T191531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T191531Z
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SUMMARY:First Day Hikes -York River
DESCRIPTION:Start the New Year by exploring the wooded trails and shorelines along the York River with one of two great ranger guided hikes. \n9:00 a.m.  Go the distance with the Remote Riverview Ramble. This eight mile hike goes to and from the rarely visited Riverview Beach with great fossil hunting and grand vistas of the historic river. \n10:00 a.m. Zig-zag around the park on the BMW (Beaver\, Mattaponi\, Woodstock Pond) Wander.  Experience this three mile journey from a woodland stream to majestic cliffs\, natural marshes\, and a restored living shoreline.  Bring binoculars as there will be plenty of chances to spot bald eagles and migratory waterfowl.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/first-day-hikes-york-river/
LOCATION:York River State Park
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231214T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20231127T215235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T215235Z
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SUMMARY:The Microbiome & Pesticides – Pesticides & the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Project 2023 Conference Day 2
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Pesticide Education Network is hosting a conference with the theme “The Microbiome & Pesticides: Threats and Solutions for Healthy Soil\, Healthy People & Climate Stabilization\,” featuring keynote Dr. Elaine Ingham of Soil Food Web School and other experts. \nRegister here for the two virtual sessions: 10 am – 12:15 pm\, on Dec. 1 and Dec 14
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/the-microbiome-pesticides-pesticides-the-chesapeake-bay-watershed-project-2023-conference-day-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231213T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231213T141500
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20230724T195223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T195223Z
UID:2393-1702472400-1702476900@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Urban Waters Learning Network Climate Resilience 6-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Waters Learning Network hosts monthly webinars highlighting strategies that community-based organizations can use to help their communities anticipate\, prepare for\, and respond to climate risks. Participants will understand the historical context of climate inequities\, focus on how climate change impacts are felt through water\, and identify key practices of community-driven climate resilience.  \nWebinars will occur on Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 2:15pm. Find the schedule and register for the webinars here.  \n\nSeptember 20th: Resilience Hubs as Community Superheroes of Climate Preparedness and Disaster Recovery\nOctober 18th: Investing in Local Leadership to Advocate for Equitable Climate Resilience\nNovember 15th: Centering Those at Risk: The Power of Community-Led Research for Climate Resilience Investments\nDecember 13th: Equitable Resilience Planning Frameworks\nJanuary 17th: Building Climate Resilience: Transforming Communities through Green Workforce Development
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/urban-waters-learning-network-climate-resilience-6-part-series-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231212T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20231206T180019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T180019Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are toxic chemicals that pose significant risks to human health and the environment. Join scientific and environmental policy experts as they address specific questions about these “forever chemicals” in Virginia and what can be done to prevent further contamination while protecting public health. This webinar is sponsored by Potomac Riverkeeper Network\, Rockbridge Conservation\, Southern Environmental Law Center\, Virginia Conservation Network\, and Wild Virginia. \nRegister here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/pfas-lunch-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231209T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20231205T155832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T155832Z
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SUMMARY:Fossil Frenzy Hike
DESCRIPTION:Long before there was a York River State Park\, or even a York River\, 6\,000 plus years ago\, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea. Early whales\, porpoises\, sharks\, clams\, scallops\, and snails all left traces of their existence which we now find as fossils. Join us in discovering relics of these very old creatures as we hike to a fossil beach. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/fossil-frenzy-hike/
LOCATION:York River State Park
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231207T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20231003T173351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T160326Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Fall All-Hands Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Fall All-Hands Meeting will be in-person on December 7\, 2023 from 9:00AM-3:30PM at the Colosse Baptist Church: 23945 King William Rd\, West Point\, VA 23181. \nRegister here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjePbirqNhwY-phkZRTsRaxFksKN-LvbLjqZTtZ-XTYlWJog/viewform?usp=sf_link
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/2023-fall-all-hands-meeting/
LOCATION:Colosse Baptist Church\, 23945 King William Rd\, West Point\, VA\, 23181\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231206T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20231025T202800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T202800Z
UID:2537-1701889200-1701894600@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:A Scientist Walks into a Bar: Graduate Student Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Beer Company is hosting three VIMS graduate students as they 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 and titles will be listed closer to the event date. \nThis event is free\, open to the public\, and registration is not required! \nMore information here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/a-scientist-walks-into-a-bar-graduate-student-edition/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231205T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20231115T165203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T165203Z
UID:2563-1701774000-1701790200@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Species: Understanding The Problem & Finding Ways to Address The Issue Together
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chesapeake Bay Trust for a robust conversation about invasive species—learn what common invaders we see across the watershed and the problem they pose\, how invasive species are regulated\, what maintenance practices have worked\, what hasn’t worked\, and how we can manage invasives properly through action and education. The focus of this conversation will be on vegetative invasive species; however\, we acknowledge that there are other invasive organisms that threaten our environment and economy that could be worthy of their own conversation. Our goal is to have a more holistic understanding of the problem and come away from the discussion with new management perspectives and techniques. The Chesapeake Bay Trust aims to leave this discussion with ideas we can implement into our grant-making to improve project sustainability and hope that attendees will gain the same. \nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItdeCvrDsrHN14Ux00ch0RaJHx1et_Zwwf \nView the current agenda and list of confirmed speakers: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h_T336K25p75HL048YfuP-kLbBqBE0C3dBgUuX86d9Y/edit?usp=sharing \nIf you have any questions about the event\, reach out to Whitney Vong at wvong@cbtrust.org. \n 
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/invasive-species-understanding-the-problem-finding-ways-to-address-the-issue-together/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20231117T173517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T173517Z
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SUMMARY:Watch Party for Virginia Conservation Network Annual General Assembly Preview
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 2nd\, from 9 AM-12 PM\, VCN is hosting watch parties for General Assembly Preview all across the state. Whether virtual or in-person\, join hundreds of conservation and environmental advocates to learn about critical environmental legislative action upcoming in the 2024 General Assembly. \nYou can join one of thirteen in-person Regional Watch Parties (or\, tune in online!) for breakfast and hear from statewide experts. After the virtual program\, in-person attendees will have a chance to network with local advocates in the regional discussions from 11 AM-12 PM. \nThis is your best chance to hear from statewide experts\, meet other conservationists in your area\, and learn how to get more involved on the local level all in one day.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/watch-party-for-virginia-conservation-network-annual-general-assembly-preview/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231201T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20231127T215112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T215112Z
UID:2582-1701424800-1701433800@yorkriverroundtable.org
SUMMARY:The Microbiome & Pesticides - Pesticides & the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Project 2023 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Pesticide Education Network is hosting a conference with the theme “The Microbiome & Pesticides: Threats and Solutions for Healthy Soil\, Healthy People & Climate Stabilization\,” featuring keynote Dr. Elaine Ingham of Soil Food Web School and other experts. \nRegister here for the two virtual sessions: 10 am – 12:15 pm\, on Dec. 1 and Dec 14! \n 
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/the-microbiome-pesticides-pesticides-the-chesapeake-bay-watershed-project-2023-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231130T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194358
CREATED:20231025T202201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T202201Z
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SUMMARY:VIMS After Hours: Seagrasses\, Lobsters\, and Arctic Chemistry!
DESCRIPTION:Join VIMS for this special edition of our After Hours lecture series\, where three current VIMS graduate students will present short lectures on the current\, cutting-edge research that they’re participating in throughout the Chesapeake Bay\, Atlantic coast\, and Arctic ocean! \nRegistration is required and can be found here. \nAfter Hours lectures are designed for an adult audience. \nThis lecture is 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-seagrasses-lobsters-and-arctic-chemistry/
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SUMMARY:What Can States Do To Protect Wetlands?
DESCRIPTION:With the May 2023 Sackett v. EPA ruling significantly weakening the Clean Water Act (CWA)\, States are left playing defense when it comes to protecting wetlands. Nearly half of States use the CWA definition for Waters of the United States (WOTUS)\, and anything that isn’t a WOTUS is now vulnerable to pollution and destruction. Join NCEL and Earthjustice for a panel discussion where we’ll cover: (1) the context and decision of Sackett v. EPA\, and (2) what policy options exist to help restore protections for one of the most important ecosystems\, to ensure clean water for future generations. \n  \nRegister here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/what-can-states-do-to-protect-wetlands/
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SUMMARY:PFAS\, Sociodemographic Factors and Implications for Communities and Environmental Justice
DESCRIPTION:As awareness continues to grow around the negative health effects from exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)\, researchers are working to advance understanding of which communities are most at risk. People may be exposed to different types of PFAS through different routes of exposure including PFAS contaminated drinking water\, workplaces\, and even diet. In some cases\, these exposures may originate from contamination at airports\, military sites\, industrial facilities\, landfills\, or wastewater treatment plants. Recent studies have shown that exposure to PFAS can vary with sociodemographic factors\, and understanding these factors can help in assessing risk and better addressing community needs.\n\nJoin the AAAS EPI Center to learn from a panel of experts who will discuss the scientific evidence of PFAS exposure and sociodemographic factors\, impacts to communities\, and implications for environmental justice. Register here!
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/pfas-sociodemographic-factors-and-implications-for-communities-and-environmental-justice/
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SUMMARY:Woodland Stewardship Network Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join this 3-hour webinar to learn about Woodland Stewardship Networks\, an approach to advancing forest stewardship and active management among private forest landowners by focusing outreach and assistance to “Networks” of neighboring properties. The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay piloted the approach in 2017 and has since assisted scores of landowners in Pennsylvania\, Maryland\, and Virginia in getting updated forest management plans and beginning active stewardship on thousands of acres of woodland. Woodland Stewardship Networks have proven to be an effective and efficient way of reaching private forest landowners and helping them towards forest stewardship\, no matter their property size. The webinar will include case studies and panels from consulting foresters and governmental agency partners who have worked with the program. \nRegistration and more information here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/woodland-stewardship-network-conference/
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SUMMARY:A Scientist Walks into a Distillery: Seaside Shellfish Stories at the Copper Fox Distillery!
DESCRIPTION:Join VIMS at the Copper Fox Distillery in Williamsburg as Director of VIMS’ Eastern Shore Laboratory in Wachapreague\, Dr. Richard Snyder\, celebrates the importance of shellfish in our region. \nOysters\, clams\, mussels\, and scallops have a rich cultural\, economic\, and scientific history in coastal Virginia\, from the native Americans to modern aquaculture. Dr. Snyder\, originally from the Eastern Shore of Maryland and now Director of the VIMS Wachapreague Lab\, will pull together elements of this history into compelling stories centered on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Understanding the backstory of your seafood will perhaps add a deeper dimension of enjoyment and appreciation of these delectable critters. \nFollowing the presentation\, VIMS outreach staff will have a shellfish-centered exhibit for you to interact with including microscopes\, information\, and more! \nMore information here.
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/a-scientist-walks-into-a-distillery-seaside-shellfish-stories-at-the-copper-fox-distillery/
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SUMMARY:Urban Waters Learning Network Climate Resilience 6-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Waters Learning Network hosts monthly webinars highlighting strategies that community-based organizations can use to help their communities anticipate\, prepare for\, and respond to climate risks. Participants will understand the historical context of climate inequities\, focus on how climate change impacts are felt through water\, and identify key practices of community-driven climate resilience.  \nWebinars will occur on Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 2:15pm. Find the schedule and register for the webinars here.  \n\nSeptember 20th: Resilience Hubs as Community Superheroes of Climate Preparedness and Disaster Recovery\nOctober 18th: Investing in Local Leadership to Advocate for Equitable Climate Resilience\nNovember 15th: Centering Those at Risk: The Power of Community-Led Research for Climate Resilience Investments\nDecember 13th: Equitable Resilience Planning Frameworks\nJanuary 17th: Building Climate Resilience: Transforming Communities through Green Workforce Development
URL:https://yorkriverroundtable.org/event/urban-waters-learning-network-climate-resilience-6-part-series-3/
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