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SUMMARY:WSA Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Make a difference and help improve how is HCWSA doing with Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, & Respect (DEIR).\n \nThis Watershed Stewards Committee steering committee meeting is open to all interested WSA and AC WSA members.\nDoes HCWSA reflect our region’s diversity?  Does its program and priorities reflect DEIR goals? Or have an effective monitoring and processes for meeting those goals?  How is WSA doing in under served areas? What are the tools that might be used to better identify and serve those areas? \n \nAttend this HCWSA workshop on June 8th from 5 to 6 pm.  Venue\, directions\, and links to calendars are provide below.   A light meal will be available.  Your reservation is needed by May the 29th so please click the Reserve button above if you’d like to participate in this workshop. \nAnd if you would like to and haven’t yet\, please a DEIR survey at:  https://forms.gle/UTCRneZEbBPeex3r5
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/wsa-only-workshop/
LOCATION:Central Maryland Research and Education Center (CMREC)\, 4240 Folly Quarter Road\, Ellicott City\, 21042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just WSA Please,RSVP Please
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Mattejat":MAILTO:aquaman15@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Water Quality Talk by Dr. Andy Lazur
DESCRIPTION:  \nUniversity of Maryland’s Sea Grant and Watershed Stewards Academy programs are providing free native plants to those who reserve their spot for this continuing education session. \n\nPrivate wells and onsite septic systems serve millions of residents across the Chesapeake Bay watershed\, yet they remain among the least regulated components of our water infrastructure. At the same time\, emerging contaminants—including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS/PFOS) and microplastics—are increasingly being detected in groundwater and surface waters\, raising new concerns for human health and environmental quality. \nThis session\, led by water quality specialist Dr. Andy Lazur\, will provide an overview of how well and septic systems function\, common pathways for contamination\, and the growing body of research surrounding emerging contaminants. Participants will explore how PFAS\, PFOS\, and microplastics enter and move through the environment\, their potential impacts\, and current gaps in monitoring\, regulation\, and public awareness\, and what\, if anything\, can be done on the household level to avoid these contaminants. \nThe session will also highlight practical strategies for Watershed Stewards and Howard County residents to better engage homeowners\, agricultural communities\, and local decision-makers on these topics. Emphasis will be placed on translating complex science into actionable guidance\, improving risk communication\, and identifying opportunities for outreach\, education\, and collaboration. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be better equipped to: \n\nUnderstand the connections between wells\, septic systems\, and groundwater quality\nDescribe sources and risks associated with PFAS\, PFOS\, and microplastics\nCommunicate effectively with communities about emerging water quality concerns\nIntegrate these topics into existing water quality and community programming\n\nThis session will strengthen participants’ capacity to address evolving water quality challenges and support more informed\, resilient communities.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/water-quality-talk-by-dr-andy-lazur/
LOCATION:Central Maryland Research and Education Center (CMREC)\, 4240 Folly Quarter Road\, Ellicott City\, 21042\, United States
CATEGORIES:RSVP Please
ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Rockler":MAILTO:arockler@umd.edu
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