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SUMMARY:Considering Stream Restoration — What Should The Future Hold?
DESCRIPTION:Sponsors:\nMaryland Native Plant Society (mdflora)\, University of Maryland Extension\, Baltimore City Forestry Board \nHybrid Meeting (Zoom or In Person) \nMDflora asks that you register for your preferred option; after registering\, you will get Zoom login information and in person location information. Register at: http://www.mdflora.org/event-6481121  They can accommodate the first 300 people who enter the Zoom meeting at the meeting time.  The program is free and open to the public. \nModerator:  Claire Cambardella\,   Panelists:  Ashley Bowers\, Dr. Solange Filoso\, Dr. Andrew Macdonald\, Rod Simmons\, Rob Schnabel \nThis event will start promptly at 7 PM and go until 9 PM. | No pre-program or announcements beforehand. If you are attending in person\, be sure to arrive a few minutes early to take your seat so we can start on time. \nDESCRIPTION: Stream restoration projects are reshaping waterways across the country — but are they always the right solution and completed using best practices? This expert panel brings together professionals with deep\, diverse experience in stream reconstruction to examine the practice from every angle: the science\, the outcomes\, the economics\, and the community impact. Join for a frank\, evidence-based conversation that asks the hard questions: When does stream restoration work\, and when does it fall short? What alternatives exist? Who bears the cost\, and who benefits?
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/considering-stream-restoration-what-should-the-future-hold/
LOCATION:Central Maryland Research and Education Center (CMREC)\, 4240 Folly Quarter Road\, Ellicott City\, 21042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Donations,Free Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T150000
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CREATED:20260213T192726Z
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SUMMARY:Caring for Our Planet: Earth Day Fair
DESCRIPTION:Central Branch is hosting Caring for Our Planet: Earth Day Fair\, on April 18 from 1–3 PM. Once again\, they are planning a day of fun for all ages with hands on activities\, music\, classes\, and organizations promoting sustainable practices.\n\nThe would be delighted to invite WSA to join them as a tabling partner to share your resources and connect with the community. This interdepartmental and intergenerational event is a wonderful opportunity to engage with families\, teens\, and adults who are eager to learn about sustainability and environmental stewardship.\n\nPlease sign up at this link if you’re interested helping out. Terry or Radhika can provide more information.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/caring-for-our-planet-earth-day-fair/
LOCATION:HC Central Branch Public Library\, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy\, Columbia\, MD 21044\, MD\, 21044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZER;CN="Radhika Wijetunge":MAILTO:radhika@navibo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260316T190645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T190645Z
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SUMMARY:Stream Waders – Harper's Choice (Deering Woods)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/stream-waders-harpers-choice-deering-woods/
LOCATION:Harper’s Choice\, Deering Woods\, 10754 Faulkner Ridge Circle\, Columbia\, MD\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Yee":MAILTO:natalie.yee@columbiaassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260316T190520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T190520Z
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SUMMARY:Stream Waders – Harper's Choice (Hesperus)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/stream-waders-harpers-choice-hesperus/
LOCATION:Harper’s Choice Hesperus\, 5306 Hesperus\, Columbia\, MD\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Yee":MAILTO:natalie.yee@columbiaassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260213T185100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T200415Z
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SUMMARY:Greenfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up to Represent WSA\n \nWSA will provided a display\, information\, and answers to plenty of good questions. There will also be rain barrels to give away to the County residents who have registered with Radhika (at the County) so help will be needed there as well. It’s a good time to spread the good word about the watershed and the WSA. \nYou can sign up for table coverage and help with the rain barrels at this link.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/greenfest-2026/
LOCATION:Howard Community College\, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Matthews":MAILTO:trmatt@umd.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260316T190334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T190334Z
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SUMMARY:Stream Waders – Oakland Mills
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/stream-waders-oakland-mills/
LOCATION:Oakland Mills\, 9573 Longlook Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Yee":MAILTO:natalie.yee@columbiaassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260316T190148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T194138Z
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SUMMARY:Stream Waders – Owen Brown
DESCRIPTION:Green Leaf Stream
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/stream-waders-owen-brown/
LOCATION:Owen Brown\, 6507 Overheart Ln\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Yee":MAILTO:natalie.yee@columbiaassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260406T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260406T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260316T185951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T193118Z
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SUMMARY:Stream Waders – Hickory Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Our First Time Sampling This Stream
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/stream-waders-hickory-ridge/
LOCATION:Hickory Ridge\, 11609 Bridgehead Court\, Columbia\, MD\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Yee":MAILTO:natalie.yee@columbiaassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260406T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260304T204848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T192927Z
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SUMMARY:Prepare Rain Barrels for Greenfest
DESCRIPTION:Howard County gives away rain barrels at GreenFest (held in April) every year! Each barrel has two spigots to help with drainage. We need a few volunteers to help install the spigots on 40 rain barrels. This should take about an hour\, no longer than 1.5 hours. \nSign up to help at this link
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/prepare-rain-barrels-for-greenfest/
LOCATION:Alpha Ridge Landfill Gazebo\, 2800 Alpha Ridge Rd\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZER;CN="Radhika Wijetunge":MAILTO:radhika@navibo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260401T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260401T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260316T185707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T192823Z
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SUMMARY:Stream Waders - King's Contrivance
DESCRIPTION:Kings Contrivance Stream
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/stream-waders-kings-contrivance/
LOCATION:King’s Contrivance\, 7614 Sweet Hours Way\, Columbia\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Yee":MAILTO:natalie.yee@columbiaassociation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260330T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260330T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260316T185500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T192316Z
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SUMMARY:Stream Waders - Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:HC Conservancy Stream
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/stream-waders-conservancy/
LOCATION:HC Conservancy\, 10520 Old Frederick Road\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Yee":MAILTO:natalie.yee@columbiaassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260329T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260329T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260308T000330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T000330Z
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Guided Hike - Macgills Common
DESCRIPTION:Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway to learn about the importance of Vernal Pools and find one along the Patuxent Branch Trail! \nLearn More and Reserve a Spot at this link.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/vernal-pool-guided-hike-macgills-common/
LOCATION:Macgills Common Basketball Court\, 10025 Shaker Dr\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260327T010000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260327T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260302T202027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T202453Z
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SUMMARY:Last Day to Register for "Advanced Stream Repair Series"
DESCRIPTION:Gain a practical\, start-to-finish understanding of modern stream restoration in this comprehensive webinar series. Participants will explore the causes of stream degradation\, learn how to assess whether a stream is a good candidate for restoration\, and examine common challenges and proven solutions. Topics include legacy sediment\, dam removal\, floodplain reconnection to improve water quality and aquatic habitat\, and the role of large woody materials in stream valley ecosystems. The series also addresses planning\, permitting\, maintenance\, and effective streambank stabilization in challenging locations such as road crossings\, farm lanes\, and pastures. The program concludes with a live panel of restoration professionals from state agencies and conservation organizations who will share field-based insights and answer audience questions. \nMarch 27 and April 3\, 10\, 17 and 24\, 2026\n(12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET) \nSpace is limited . \nFind out more and how to register at this link \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.  A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/last-day-to-register-for-advanced-stream-repair-series/
CATEGORIES:Paid Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260210T200221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T194029Z
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SUMMARY:WSA Member Meeting for 2026 Capstone Project
DESCRIPTION:Terry is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: ZB-210-8042 Master Watershed Steward Cert 2025 Project Presentations\nTime: Mar 26\, 2026 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://howardcc.zoom.us/j/95473242048?pwd=BjmOXlZ96XaKbHMobrdkcBaTKsdpj2.1 \nMeeting ID: 954 7324 2048\nPasscode: HoCoWSA
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/wsa-members-meeting-for-2026-capstone-project/
CATEGORIES:Just WSA Please
ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Matthews":MAILTO:trmatt@umd.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260302T212216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T212231Z
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SUMMARY:Where Clean Water Meets Community
DESCRIPTION:Showcasing Innovation at the Wetlands at Long’s Park\nRegister at this link \nJoin Angela Brackbill for a look beneath the surface of The Wetlands at Long’s Park – the Grand Prize-winning project of the 2025 Best Urban BMP in the Bay (BUBBAs) awards. This webinar will explore how the City of Lancaster transformed Long’s Park’s aging pond and stormwater challenges into an innovative natural treatment system that captures and treats over 16 million gallons of stormwater and recirculated pond water annually\, significantly reducing nutrient and sediment pollution while enhancing habitat and public amenities. Webinar attendees will learn about the innovative design components that made this project stand apart\, from floating wetland islands and an iron-enhanced media filter to constructed marshes and interpretive walkways and hear firsthand how thoughtful public engagement and education were woven into a project that serves both community and watershed health.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/where-clean-water-meets-community/
CATEGORIES:Free Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260211T203859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T194127Z
UID:10000005-1774087200-1774098000@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Hammond High School Green Fest
DESCRIPTION:The main entrance to Hammond High School\nWould you like to work with the Hammond High School Green Team?\nJoan Niland and Mollie Wolf of the Hammond High School Green Team are hosting an early “Green Fest”.  Mollie is an Earth Science\, Biology & Marine Science Teacher at Hammond High. WSA has been invited to join the event to inspire students and community members to make more informed and sustainable choices. \nDetails:\nSaturday\, March 21\, 2026\n10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. (participants are encouraged to set up at 9:30 a.m.)\nHammond High School\, 8800 Guilford Road\, Columbia\, MD 21046 \nIf you would like to participate please sign up here.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/hammond-high-school-green-fest/
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Matthews":MAILTO:trmatt@umd.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260319T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260302T210832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T184936Z
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SUMMARY:Stormwater Impacts of Solar Installations
DESCRIPTION:Highlight 2 research projects that focus on potential stormwater impacts of large-scale solar installations in Virginia and central Pennsylvania.\nRegister for this Webinar \n  \nDr. Ryan Stewart presents: \nUtility‑scale solar facilities are being constructed throughout Virginia\, yet significant uncertainty remains about the volume and timing of stormwater runoff they produce. It is also unclear whether key design parameters for stormwater detention features are being applied appropriately. With support from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ)\, we launched a six‑year study in 2023 to measure and evaluate stormwater generation from utility‑scale solar installations across the state. This presentation shares preliminary findings from the first 1–2 years of monitoring\, focusing on three representative solar sites in Virginia. \nDr. Lauren McPhillips presents: \nWith “solar farms” there is potential for impacts on natural hydrologic processes\, and a need to understand implications for design of appropriate management practices. We conducted field research on solar farms in central Pennsylvania that represent the complex terrain in our region (e.g.\, high slopes). Soil moisture data indicates redistribution of water relative to panels\, with elevated soil moisture at the dripline\, and drier soil under the panel. Soil moisture data indicate periods of saturation and runoff generation near panel driplines\, but very limited saturation in the interspace between panel rows\, indicating infiltration of runoff. Data from an infiltration basin and trench document the ability to adequately retain and infiltrate runoff. This hydrologic data has been used to calibrate models of solar farm hydrology\, which help understand runoff changes from pre- to post-solar farm-development. This research collectively indicates that well-vegetated open space between panel rows plays a critical role in managing runoff. In some cases\, structural stormwater management is necessary on solar farms\, in order to prevent adverse impacts on runoff. Continued development of best practices will ensure that solar farms are developed with maximum benefit.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/assessing-and-managing-stormwater-impacts-of-solar-installations-in-virginia-and-central-pennsylvania/
CATEGORIES:Free Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260210T190846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T031245Z
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SUMMARY:WSA Members In-Person Meeting and Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Attend an in-person meeting and presentation for Watershed Stewards and the WSA Advisory Committee.\nAscend One Building – (Check-In Required) 8930 Stanford Blvd\, Columbia\, MD\n\n6:00 – 6:30: Food and greetings\n6:30 – 7:30: Paul’s Presentation\n\nFood:  Sandwiches\, chips\, and desert will be provided – so please RSVP. \nOur speaker: Paul Kazyak –\nToday\, Paul is now a proud grandfather but out of high school he joined the Navy. His post-navy career has taken him from the Adirondacks to Maryland. He has been an ecology teacher at graduate level and an important part of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources until he retired in 2016. Paul has been involved in (as he says) a fair amount of “environmental stuff”. Hopefully\, he will expand on that for us. \nPaul has also authored and contributed to several scientific studies and papers about Maryland Biological Stream Surveys (MBSS)\, the state of the streams and biological stream survey results. \nHis talk will look at biodiversity hotspots in the county\, a quick overview of what fishes we have\, how many types of benthic macroinvertebrates there are and how rare they are\, a bit about herpetofauna\, and how to use the Maryland streams map to find information. He will also dive into what human activities affect biodiversity\, with a focus on impervious surface\, road salt\, legacy effects\, migration barriers\, loss of forest.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/wsa-members-in-person-meeting-and-presentation/
LOCATION:Ascend One\, 8930 Stanford Blvd\, Columbia\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just WSA Please
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Calvert":MAILTO:jnjsdad@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260316T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260305T214258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T200706Z
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SUMMARY:The "Smart Salting" Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Winter Maintenance Contracts that Reduce Costs and Protect Liability\n \nJoin us to learn more about putting performance-based practices into winter maintenance contracts. Traditional ‘per-ton’ or ‘per-application’ salt contracts can inadvertently encourage over-salting\, leading to higher costs\, damaged infrastructure\, and environmental harm. This webinar provides property managers\, HOA and Condo Association board members\, etc. with a clear roadmap for transitioning to performance-based contracting—an approach that prioritizes measurable safety outcomes over the sheer volume of material used. You’ll hear from Jason Swope\, MD DC WV Coordinator of the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Program and Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council and a leader in the world of environmentally-minded smart salting\, and from Benjamin Rhoades\, Watershed Manager and Acting Environmental Director of the Reston Association\, who has been working to put these lessons into practice in Reston\, VA. \nRegister for Webinar at this link
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/the-smart-salting-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Free Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260304T182220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T185134Z
UID:10000016-1773396000-1773403200@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Patapsco Heritage Greenway Cleanup & Invasive Removal: Howard Crossing
DESCRIPTION:Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway in cleaning up trash & clearing invasive plants along Sucker Branch!\n \nCome clean up trash with Patapsco Heritage Greenway and improve the Patapsco River watershed! We will collect litter found in the wooded area around Howard Crossing/International Market and its parking area\, and clear nearby invasive plants. \nGet Details and sign-up at this link
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/patapsco-heritage-greenway-cleanup-invasive-removal-howard-crossing/
LOCATION:Howard Crossing\, 8732 Town and Country Boulevard\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260302T205115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T210026Z
UID:10000013-1773144000-1773147600@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Assessing the Effectiveness of Green Stormwater Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Addressing Stormwater Management Goals at the Watershed Scale\nRegister at this link \nProject Description:\nThe primary goal of this research project was to employ a suite of state-of-the-art hydrologic methods to assess the aggregated\, watershed-scale effectiveness of using green stormwater infrastructure as part of new suburban residential development in north-central Howard County\, Maryland. The field-based study was conducted over 5½ years (2019-2025) on a small (0.31 mi 2 ) watershed drained by an unnamed tributary to the Little Patuxent River; runoff and water quality responses were monitored through 1) the “pre-GSI” period\, 2) the period “during GSI” implementation\, and the “post-GSI” period of development. An adjacent watershed (Plumtree Branch\, 0.82 mi 2 )\, developed using traditional stormwater management\, was used as a hydroclimatic control. \nSpeaker -Dr. Keith N. Eshleman:\nProfessor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and is based at Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg\, Maryland. Dr. Eshleman’s research interests are in the areas of watershed and wetlands hydrology; groundwater/surface water interactions; biogeochemical processes in upland and wetland ecosystems; water quality modeling; and ecosystem responses due to natural disturbances\, energy development\, and land use change. Eshleman’s field-oriented research program has broadly focused on man’s impacts on the hydrologic cycle\, specifically on examination of the hydrological effects of acid deposition\, forest disturbances\, surface mining\, shale gas development\, urban stormwater management\, and peatland drainage and restoration.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/assessing-the-effectiveness-of-green-stormwater-infrastructure/
CATEGORIES:Free Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260305T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260210T203724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T203724Z
UID:10000004-1772712000-1772715600@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:CBLpro Webinar - Natives and Solar Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Designing for Shade\, Runoff\, and Reality: Native Plants Under Solar Carports\nHoward County is piloting native plant landscaping beneath solar carports at the East Columbia Campus to evaluate how native species perform in the unique conditions created by solar infrastructure. The project examines plant survival\, growth\, and maintenance under variable shade\, concentrated runoff at panel drip lines\, and cooler microclimates\, while also assessing benefits such as erosion control\, stormwater management\, and pollinator habitat. \n 
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/cblpro-webinar-natives-and-solar-infrastructure/
CATEGORIES:Free Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260303T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260210T195142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T200239Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Watershed Management
DESCRIPTION:CSN Webinar\nRegister at:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O15f8aN9QL2T2LNv2S3-3g \nThis webinar highlights innovative approaches that are expanding who participates in stormwater and watershed work—and how that work gets done. Featuring the Community Stormwater Solutions Grant Program in DC and a public-private partnership driving smart stormwater management in Howard County\, this webinar explores flexible funding models\, pilot programs\, and cross-sector collaboration that lower barriers for new and non-traditional organizations. Speakers will share lessons learned from creative projects\, grant structures\, and partnerships that are delivering measurable water quality benefits while building more inclusive\, resilient watershed solutions.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/reimagining-watershed-management/
CATEGORIES:Free Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260227T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154652
CREATED:20260220T152254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T152254Z
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SUMMARY:Attend the SPAN Event
DESCRIPTION:Expanded and re-branded version of the old Watershed Improvement Network (WIN).\nSustainability Partners Action Network (SPAN)\n\nHoward County Office of Community Sustainability (OCS) and Columbia Association have partnered to create the Sustainability Partners Action Network (SPAN). Join a collaborative gathering of community groups\, nonprofits\, HOAs\, and concerned residents to network\, share information\, and facilitate local climate action projects.\nOur first meeting will be Friday\, February 27th from 1 PM – 3 PM at the Central Branch of the Howard County Library System.\nRegister in advance via EventBrite. \n\nThe event will feature a keynote by Howard County’s Office of Community Sustainability Administrator Tim Lattimer\, followed by community announcements and open networking with refreshments. Columbia Association’s Sustainability Manager Danielle Tyeryar will moderate. Attend the SPAN event to learn about Howard County efforts on climate and sustainability\, share information about what your group is doing\, and find out how to take action in your community.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/attend-the-span-event/
LOCATION:HC Central Branch Public Library\, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy\, Columbia\, MD 21044\, MD\, 21044\, United States
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