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Stream to Sea Stroll at York River State Park
Stream to Sea Stroll at York River State Park
Join York River State Park and take a walk to discover life in four different aquatic ecosystems. Learn more information here!
Dabble in Discovery at York River State Park
Dabble in Discovery at York River State Park
Join a York River State Park naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems. Learn more here!
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Best Practices For Continuous Monitoring
Best Practices For Continuous Monitoring
The Maryland Water Monitoring Council's Information Management and Communication Committee is delighted to announce a webinar on Best Practices for Continuous Monitoring. Learn more and register here!
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International Coastal Clean Up: Gloucester!
International Coastal Clean Up: Gloucester!
The rising tide of marine debris threatens human health, wildlife, communities, and economies around the world. The International Coastal Cleanup is the world's largest volunteer effort on behalf of ocean and waterway health. Join us to help clean our waterway AND collect data about what we clean up. We will need people for cleanup duty […]
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Assessing Community Vulnerabilities to Potential Contaminant Releases from Extreme Events
Assessing Community Vulnerabilities to Potential Contaminant Releases from Extreme Events
Extreme events (e.g., excessive heat, droughts, floods, wildfires) are projected to be more frequent and intense under future climate scenarios. During extreme events, contaminated sites and waste management facilities have the potential to release contaminants and impact nearby communities. Understanding the risks to communities from potential exposures to water- and airborne contaminants underlies preparedness, emergency […]
CBNERR-VA Discovery Lab – Predators of the Skies
CBNERR-VA Discovery Lab – Predators of the Skies
For fish in the Chesapeake Bay, it’s a fish eat fish world - but they can't forget about the predators from above! From eagles and osprey - to cormorants, pelicans, and heron - birds flock to the water to hunt and feast. This Discovery Lab will be all about birds! Anna Caputo, Marine Education Specialist […]
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Sovereign Nations of Virginia Conference: Pathways to Partnership: Enhancing Trust through Tribal Consultation
Registration and more information here! They have reached the in-person capacity but still have a remote connection option.
Be a Better Coastal Adaptation Practitioner with Behavior Change
Be a Better Coastal Adaptation Practitioner with Behavior Change
Presented by: Caroly Shumway of the Center for Behavior and Climate (CBC) How do you motivate people to respond to adaptation messages and reduce their risk? The key is to feel that they can actually do something and that their action matters -- what behavioral scientists call perceived behavioral control and response efficacy, respectively. Three […]
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Fossil Frenzy Hike at York River State Park
Fossil Frenzy Hike at York River State Park
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 York River State Park in discovering relics of […]
Dabble in Discovery at York River State Park
Dabble in Discovery at York River State Park
Join a York River State Park naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems. Learn more here!
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Economic Incentives
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Economic Incentives
Join the Hughes Center staff for a virtual lunch on September 23 at 12:00 pm, featuring environmental and resource economist, Dr. David Newburn. Dr. Newburn will share his research findings from his study: "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Economic Incentives to Enhance Riparian Buffer Adoption and Environmental Benefits for Water Quality and Carbon Sequestration." Learn more […]
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Virginia Water Monitoring Council Conference
Virginia Water Monitoring Council Conference
The conference runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (doors open at 9:00 a.m.) at the Virginia Public Safety Training Facility in Hanover, VA. Learn more and register here!
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VIMS After Hours: Getting down in “The Weeds” with Virginia’s Underwater Gardens
VIMS After Hours: Getting down in “The Weeds” with Virginia’s Underwater Gardens
Join VIMS for the September After Hours lecture where Dr. Christopher Patrick, Associate Professor at VIMS and the Director of the Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Restoration & Monitoring Program, will discuss historic seagrass restoration projects and successes led by scientists at VIMS, the continuing mapping and and monitoring of Chesapeake Bay seagrasses through the Chesapeake […]
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York County’s 5th Annual BugFest
York County’s 5th Annual BugFest
BugFest is back! York County Mosquito Control, Public Library, and Parks & Recreation invite you to celebrate bugs at their 5th Annual BugFest. The festival will include insect displays, local experts with bug facts, Bug Talks, crafts, activities, and more! Bug-themed Story Time will take place in the auditorium. Learn more here.
Stargazing at York River State Park
Stargazing at York River State Park
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!
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Chesapeake Oyster Science Symposium 2024
Chesapeake Oyster Science Symposium 2024
The Chesapeake Oyster Alliance with support from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation is assembling an all-star lineup of oyster experts, post-docs, faculty, and industry practitioners for the 2024 Chesapeake Oyster Science Symposium. Multiple panel discussions featuring over 20 speakers are intended to offer succinct presentations and ample Q&A around each topic. The Symposium will also feature a […]