This online course, led by Justin Ulanoski, of Native Creations Landscaping, will cover the practical aspects of running a successful riparian buffer contracting operation. Topics will include best practices for managing field work, crew training, tools & equipment, estimating & budgets, and working with nonprofit partners. A guest panel of contractors and nonprofit partners will […]

Since 2019, the Alliance has brought communities in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC together by hosting the Wild & Scenic Film Festival in all four states on the same night. This spring, the Film Festival will provide warmth, inspire action, and raise hope during a time of growth and rebirth. Purchase tickets here.

Learn about conservation practices used to stabilize eroding streambanks, improve instream habitat, and provide suitable crossings on farms and other land uses. During this webinar, they will discuss different practices for stabilizing eroding streambanks on various land uses such as cropland, pasture, and forest. Several economical options are available, and we will explore their purpose […]

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. Webinar #1: 1970s-2008 WHEN: Tuesday, March 12, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. SPEAKERS: Carin Bisland, Chesapeake […]

Nutrient Explorer is a downloadable tool intended to help managers locate and prioritize areas where nutrients in surface waters are predicted to exceed certain water quality thresholds. Participants will learn more about Nutrient Explorer and its capabilities. Learn more and register at https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_TOREDeNBTKuhN2dQiGiRqA#/registration. Download the Nutrient Explorer tool at https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_record_Report.cfm?Lab=CPHEA&dirEntryId=358039.

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 […]

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. Webinar #2: 2009-Present WHEN: Tuesday, March 19, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. SPEAKERS: Jeff Corbin, EPA […]

Did you know that sea stars, urchins, and sand dollars are all related? Echinoderms are spine covered marine animals with crazy anatomy. They have no backbone, no brain, radial symmetry, and, many are predators in the intertidal zone. Join us at the March Lab where Dr. Jonathan Allen will present on these fascinating animals and […]

This online workshop will provide an introduction to invasive plants and help you to identify different species to the spring and summer. This session will take place via Zoom. Learn more and register here.

In this webinar, presenters from the Environmental Protection Network will provide guidance for applying to the EPA’s Community Change Grants Program (CCGP). During the first part of the webinar, they’ll review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), discuss applicant eligibility, share available technical assistance resources, and answer questions. Then, you’ll have a chance to connect with other […]

During this workshop, you will learn how to best manage invasive plants during the spring and summer seasons. This workshop will take place via Zoom. Learn more and register here.

Join the Copper Fox Distillery in Williamsburg as VIMS Acoustician Dustin Gregg discusses a monumental equipment upgrade aboard the R/V Virginia that has allowed scientists from VIMS to explore the historical waters of Chesapeake Bay and has provided a new platform for interdisciplinary marine research in the Mid-Atlantic. While exploiting the properties of sound waves in […]

As receiving funding for water and wastewater systems becomes increasingly more competitive, the number of unfunded applications also increases. Often these are proactive systems that operate well and maintain high water quality with minor deficiencies but have significant infrastructure needs in the next 5 years that don’t often score well under state prioritization criteria. The […]

The next OWA meeting will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at Gloucester Library, Main Street Center.

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 […]