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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T143000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T070000
DTSTAMP:20260416T205820Z
CREATED:20260416T205820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T205820Z
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Give-Away at Alpha Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Help folks get their free rain barrels from Howard County.  Those who have signed up online with the County get their barrels and help with first flush rainfall\, especially helpful with our frequent thunderstorms. \nWe need a volunteer to help us answer questions about installing and maintaining a rain barrel. \n\nSign up to help on May 2nd at this link.\nSign up to help on May 9th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 16th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 30th at this link.\nSign up to help for June 6th at this link.\n\n 
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/rain-barrel-give-away-at-alpha-ridge/2026-06-06/
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=America/New_York:20260530T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T070000
DTSTAMP:20260416T205820Z
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Give-Away at Alpha Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Help folks get their free rain barrels from Howard County.  Those who have signed up online with the County get their barrels and help with first flush rainfall\, especially helpful with our frequent thunderstorms. \nWe need a volunteer to help us answer questions about installing and maintaining a rain barrel. \n\nSign up to help on May 2nd at this link.\nSign up to help on May 9th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 16th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 30th at this link.\nSign up to help for June 6th at this link.\n\n 
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/rain-barrel-give-away-at-alpha-ridge/2026-05-30/
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=America/New_York:20260523T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T070000
DTSTAMP:20260416T205820Z
CREATED:20260416T205820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T205820Z
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Give-Away at Alpha Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Help folks get their free rain barrels from Howard County.  Those who have signed up online with the County get their barrels and help with first flush rainfall\, especially helpful with our frequent thunderstorms. \nWe need a volunteer to help us answer questions about installing and maintaining a rain barrel. \n\nSign up to help on May 2nd at this link.\nSign up to help on May 9th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 16th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 30th at this link.\nSign up to help for June 6th at this link.\n\n 
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/rain-barrel-give-away-at-alpha-ridge/2026-05-23/
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=America/New_York:20260516T050000
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Give-Away at Alpha Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Help folks get their free rain barrels from Howard County.  Those who have signed up online with the County get their barrels and help with first flush rainfall\, especially helpful with our frequent thunderstorms. \nWe need a volunteer to help us answer questions about installing and maintaining a rain barrel. \n\nSign up to help on May 2nd at this link.\nSign up to help on May 9th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 16th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 30th at this link.\nSign up to help for June 6th at this link.\n\n 
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/rain-barrel-give-away-at-alpha-ridge/2026-05-16/
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=America/New_York:20260509T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T070000
DTSTAMP:20260416T205820Z
CREATED:20260416T205820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T205820Z
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Give-Away at Alpha Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Help folks get their free rain barrels from Howard County.  Those who have signed up online with the County get their barrels and help with first flush rainfall\, especially helpful with our frequent thunderstorms. \nWe need a volunteer to help us answer questions about installing and maintaining a rain barrel. \n\nSign up to help on May 2nd at this link.\nSign up to help on May 9th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 16th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 30th at this link.\nSign up to help for June 6th at this link.\n\n 
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/rain-barrel-give-away-at-alpha-ridge/2026-05-09/
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=America/New_York:20260502T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T070000
DTSTAMP:20260416T205820Z
CREATED:20260416T205820Z
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Give-Away at Alpha Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Help folks get their free rain barrels from Howard County.  Those who have signed up online with the County get their barrels and help with first flush rainfall\, especially helpful with our frequent thunderstorms. \nWe need a volunteer to help us answer questions about installing and maintaining a rain barrel. \n\nSign up to help on May 2nd at this link.\nSign up to help on May 9th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 16th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 30th at this link.\nSign up to help for June 6th at this link.\n\n 
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/rain-barrel-give-away-at-alpha-ridge/2026-05-02/
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=America/New_York:20260425T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T080000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222720Z
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Demonstration at Stonehouse
DESCRIPTION:WSA will have a table at the Long Reach Election Day event to talk about rain barrels (installation\, maintenance\, why they’re useful) with a demonstration barrel and to answer questions. It would be great to have volunteers to help Barb Schmeckpeper. \nPlease sign up at this link.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/rain-barrel-demonstration-at-stonehouse/
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Schmeckpeper":MAILTO:bjschmeck@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260223T014838Z
CREATED:20260214T002726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T014838Z
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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=America/New_York:20260411T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260303T010415Z
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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=America/New_York:20260406T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T080000
DTSTAMP:20260324T232927Z
CREATED:20260305T014848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T232927Z
UID:10000017-1775457000-1775462400@hcwsa.org
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=America/New_York:20260321T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T090000
DTSTAMP:20260223T004127Z
CREATED:20260212T013859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T004127Z
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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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