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  • Assessing the Effectiveness of Green Stormwater Infrastructure

    Free Virtual Meeting

    Addressing Stormwater Management Goals at the Watershed Scale Register at this link Project Description: The 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...

  • Patapsco Heritage Greenway Cleanup & Invasive Removal: Howard Crossing

    Howard Crossing 8732 Town and Country Boulevard, Ellicott City, MD, United States
    Volunteers Needed

    Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway in cleaning up trash & clearing invasive plants along Sucker Branch! Come 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. Get Details and sign-up...

  • The “Smart Salting” Strategy

    Free Virtual Meeting

    Winter Maintenance Contracts that Reduce Costs and Protect Liability Join 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...

  • WSA Members In-Person Meeting and Presentation

    Ascend One 8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD, United States
    Just WSA Please

    Attend an in-person meeting and presentation for Watershed Stewards and the WSA Advisory Committee. Ascend One Building - (Check-In Required) 8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 6:00 - 6:30: Food and greetings 6:30 – 7:30: Paul’s Presentation Food:  Sandwiches, chips, and desert will be provided - so please RSVP. Our speaker: Paul Kazyak – Today, Paul...

  • Stormwater Impacts of Solar Installations

    Free Virtual Meeting

    Highlight 2 research projects that focus on potential stormwater impacts of large-scale solar installations in Virginia and central Pennsylvania. Register for this Webinar   Dr. Ryan Stewart presents: Utility‑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...

  • Hammond High School Green Fest

    Volunteers Needed

    The main entrance to Hammond High School Would you like to work with the Hammond High School Green Team? Joan 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...

  • Where Clean Water Meets Community

    Free Virtual Meeting

    Showcasing Innovation at the Wetlands at Long’s Park Register at this link Join 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...

  • WSA Member Meeting for 2026 Capstone Project

    Just WSA Please

    Terry is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: ZB-210-8042 Master Watershed Steward Cert 2025 Project Presentations Time: Mar 26, 2026 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://howardcc.zoom.us/j/95473242048?pwd=BjmOXlZ96XaKbHMobrdkcBaTKsdpj2.1 Meeting ID: 954 7324 2048 Passcode: HoCoWSA

  • Last Day to Register for “Advanced Stream Repair Series”

    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...

  • Prepare Rain Barrels for Greenfest

    Alpha Ridge Landfill 2350 Marriottsville Rd, Marriottsville, MD, United States

    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. Sign up to help at this link

  • Greenfest 2026

    Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, United States
    Volunteers Needed

    Sign Up to Represent WSA WSA 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...

  • Caring for Our Planet: Earth Day Fair

    HC Central Branch Public Library 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044, MD, United States
    Volunteers Needed

    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. The would be delighted to invite WSA to join them as a tabling partner to...