Watershed and Stormwater Protection Webcasts (multiple dates)

These are designed to help communities anticipate, prepare for, and respond to climate risks such as flooding, coastal storms, and drought.  Participants can learn about the historical context of climate inequities, climate change impacts, and practices of community-driven climate resilience. Learn more and register at https://urbanwaterslearningnetwork.org/events/list/.  

1. Centering Those at Risk: The Power of Community-Led Research for Climate Resilience Investment – November 15, 2023 (10am-1pm)
   
   
2. Equitable Resilience Planning Frameworks – December 13, 2023 (10am-1pm)
   
   
3. Building Climate Resilience: Transforming Communities through Green Workforce Development – January 17, 2023 (10am-1pm)

2023 Virginia DCR Flood Resilience Funding Opportunities

Exploring this may give you ideas for future work, and some of you are in positions now where you might pursue this.

2023 Virginia DCR Flood Resilience Funding Opportunities – These funds integrate floodplain management and nature-based solutions to reduce flood risk across the Commonwealth. The full notice and additional guidance can be found at https://townhall.virginia.gov//l/ViewNotice.cfm?GNID=2672. Contact Angela Davis at angela.davis@dcr.virginia.gov or 804-371-6135 for more information. Funded through the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF; Round 4) Deadline: November 12, 2023

Resilient Virginia Revolving-Loan Fund (RVRF; Round 1) Deadline: December 12, 2023

29th Maryland Water Monitoring Council Annual Conference – November 17, 2023

Registration Deadline: November 10, 2023

Conference: November 17, 2023 (7:30am-4:30pm) – Linthicum Heights, MD

The Maryland Water Monitoring Council (MWMC) in partnership with the Maryland Stream Restoration Association (MSRA) is hosting the 29th Annual Conference:  Stepping Up Our Efforts - Now Is The Time.  The conference will be held on November 17th at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, MD.

You can participate as a sponsor or attendee!  See details below:

·        Tickets will include registration and lunch.

o    Early Bird Special - Before October 27th 

• General Admission: $90
• Full-Time Student: $50
• Non-Profit: $50

o    After October 27th

• General Admission: $100
• Full-Time Student: $60
• Non-Profit: $60

·         Sponsorship Tables are available for $300 / each

Please refer to the MWMC website for additional information on the conference program and conference agenda.

https://dnr.maryland.gov/streams/Pages/MWMC/conference.aspx 

Please reach out to the following email if you have any questions or complications: marylandstreamrestoration@yahoo.com

Chincoteague Bay Field Station Fall 2023 Workshop for HS Teachers - November 4, 2023 – Wallops Island, Va

This workshop is for high school teachers focused on examining the interactions between biotic and abiotic factors in coastal ecosystems and infusing hands-on, feet wet experiences into existing high school curricula. 

This workshop is free to high school teachers in Accomack or Northampton Counties, Virginia and open to high school teachers in other counties for a small $10 fee to help cover the cost of supplies. 

For more information and to register, see http://www.cbfieldstation.org/pd.html or contact Claire Teachey at schoolprogramsac@cbfieldstation.org or 757-824-5636 ext. 109.