On Dec 1 WSA presented an informative webinar
The University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension (UMD-SGE) integrates science, education, and partnership-building to advance resilient communities and healthy watersheds across Maryland. Working at the interface of research and practice, UMD-SGE collaborates with local governments, nonprofits, and residents to address challenges such as flooding, climate adaptation, and stormwater management.
Central to this work are initiatives that build local capacity, including the Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA) — a community-based training program that empowers residents to design and implement best management practices—and the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) certification program that strengthens the green infrastructure workforce.
Through these partnerships, UMD-SGE helps translate watershed science into practical, on-the-ground solutions that enhance resilience and water quality. This talk highlights how UMD-SGE’s collaborative model fosters behavior change, community leadership, and workforce development, advancing equitable and climate-smart resilience across the Chesapeake Bay region.
Our Presenter – Amanda Rockler
Amanda Rockler is a Regional Watershed Restoration Specialist with the Maryland Sea Grant Extension Program. She received her Bachelor’s in Environmental and Ecological Biology from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and her Masters from George Washington University in Sustainable Landscape Design. Amanda works with local governments, non-profits, residents, and other entities to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay.