Announcements 2026.1.26

[Walker, Jane]

1.) Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program -- Information Session: January 26, 2026 (6pm via Zoom); Application Deadline: March 13, 2026
2.) Request for Proposals: Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) Grants – Applicant Webinar: January 27, 2026; Proposals Due: April 9, 2026
3.) Webinar: Industrial Waste Surveys -- January 28, 2026
4.) Online Lecture -- Restoring the Chesapeake Bay: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly -- February 17, 2026
5.) Public Meeting -- U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Belvoir Hazardous Waste Management Permit for Cleanup, EPA ID No. VA7213720082 -- Meeting: February 24, 2026; Public Comment Period: January 22, 2026-March 11, 2026
6.) Sustainability Matters Events
   ++ Winter Seed Sowing (Rescheduled) -- January 31, 2026 
   ++ Webinar -- Rare Native Plants: Conserving the Remnant Grasslands of Virginia -- February 25, 2026 
7.) 21st Annual Regional Stormwater Seminar - From Assessment to Action: Improving Stormwater Systems for Today's Complex Challenges -- April 17, 2026
8.) Course: Geomorphic & Ecological Fundamentals of River & Stream Restoration -- August 17-21, 2026
9.) Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District (PWSWCD) Volunteer Opportunities
10.) Volunteers Sought: Remove Derelict Crab Traps
11.) Virginia Treasured Views
12.) Water Center Jobs Board – https://www.vwrrc.vt.edu/jobs/
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1.) Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program -- Information Session: January 26, 2026 (6pm via Zoom); Application Deadline: March 13, 2026 (4pm) -- This grant program supports design and implementation of green streets, community greening, and urban tree canopy projects that enhance livability in cities and communities, in addition to white papers that address these topics. It is available for projects within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Local governments such as municipalities, non-profit organizations, neighborhood/community associations, and other nonprofit entities can apply. For more information, register for the information session, and to apply, see https://cbtrust.org/grants/green-streets-green-jobs-green-towns/. Provided by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region III, West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust.
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2.) Request for Proposals: Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) Grants – Applicant Webinar: January 27, 2026 (1pm); Proposals Due: April 9, 2026 -- Seeking proposals to advance voluntary actions to restore, conserve, and connect fish and wildlife habitat of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams. All proposals must clearly address how the proposed project will meaningfully contribute to the accomplishment of one or more Chesapeake WILD Program Pillars. There are 3 distinct funding opportunities available. For more information and to submit a proposal, see https://www.nfwf.org/programs/chesapeake-wild. Offered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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3.) Webinar: Industrial Waste Surveys -- January 28, 2026 (1-2pm) -- This free webinar will explain how survey results are used to support pretreatment compliance, maintain an accurate industrial user inventory, and protect wastewater treatment plant operations over time. For more information and to register, see https://www.awra.org/Members/Events_and_Education/Webinar_Center.aspx. Organized by the American Water Resources Association.
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4.) Online Lecture -- Restoring the Chesapeake Bay: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly -- February 17, 2026 (7-8:30pm) -- Speaker: Gerald Winegrad, Bay champion and former Maryland state senator. For more information and to register, see https://serc.si.edu/. Organized by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.
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5.) Public Meeting -- U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Belvoir Hazardous Waste Management Permit for Cleanup, EPA ID No. VA7213720082 -- Meeting: February 24, 2026 (6pm); Public Comment Period: January 22, 2026-March 11, 2026 -- Alexandria, VA --  https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/ViewMeeting.cfm?MeetingID=42916.
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6.) Sustainability Matters Events -- For more information and to register for these events, see https://www.sustainabilitymatters.earth/events.
   ++ Winter Seed Sowing (Rescheduled) -- January 31, 2026 (1-2pm) -- Ashburn, VA
   ++ Webinar -- Rare Native Plants: Conserving the Remnant Grasslands of Virginia -- February 25, 2026 (7-8pm)
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7.) 21st Annual Regional Stormwater Seminar - From Assessment to Action: Improving Stormwater Systems for Today's Complex Challenges -- April 17, 2026 (8:30am-3:30pm) -- Atlanta, GA -- This seminar will explore the full spectrum of stormwater management, from initial assessment and data-driven analysis to practical, implementable solutions. It will feature case studies, expert presentations, and interactive discussions to help teach attendees to translate technical assessments into actionable strategies that address modern hydrological, regulatory, and infrastructural challenges. For more information and to register, see https://www.seswa.org/seminar. Organized by the Southeast Stormwater Association (SESWA).
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8.) Course: Geomorphic & Ecological Fundamentals of River & Stream Restoration -- August 17-21, 2026 -- Truckee, CA -- This five-day introductory course emphasizes understanding the geomorphic and ecological process as a sound basis for planning and designing river restoration, and will cover general principles and case studies from a wide range of environments. Early-bird registration rates are available until May 31, 2026. For more information and to register, see https://berkeleyriverlab.org/geomorphic-ecological-fundamentals-of-river-and-stream-restoration/. Organized by the Berkeley River Lab.
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9.) Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District (PWSWCD) Volunteer Opportunities
   ++ Water Quality Monitoring -- Become a certified monitor and learn about the health of local streams.  Learn more at https://www.pwswcd.org/water-quality-monitoring or contact Veronica Tangiri at waterq...@pwswcd.org.
   ++ Neabsco Creek Watershed Bandalong Cleanup -- Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month -- Contact Drew Uglow at AUg...@pwcgov.org to learn more.
   ++ Cleanup Programs – Learn about Adopt-A-Stream/Pond/River – Learn more at https://www.pwswcd.org/adopt-a-stream. PWSWCD provides free cleanup supplies, support on trash haul, and road sign(s) in Prince William County for adopted or one-time cleanup events. Contact waterq...@pwswcd.org.
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10.) Volunteers Sought: Remove Derelict Crab Traps – Yearly: January-March -- Volunteers receive training on the use the Crab Trap App and the protocol required by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to remove derelict blue crab traps.  Learn more and register to participate at https://www.vims.edu/ccrm/research/marine_debris/solutions/removal/app/index.php.
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11.) Virginia Treasured Views -- This program aims to identify the Commonwealth’s scenic areas and recognize them in the Treasured Views Register at https://www.scenicvirginia.org/register. Learn more at https://www.scenicvirginia.org/background. If interested in having help to identify the treasured views in your community, contact Lynn Crump, PLA, at lynn....@scenicvirginia.org.  Developed by Scenic Virginia.
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12.) Water Center Jobs Board – View a listing of current job opportunities and employment resources on the Jobs Board at https://www.vwrrc.vt.edu/jobs/. Developed by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center (Water Center).
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