Announcements 2025.6.24

[Walker, Jane]

1.) Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Events – Various Dates, Starting: June 25, 2025
2.) Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Events – Various Dates, Starting: June 27, 2025
3.) Webinar: Area of Review and Zone of Endangering Influence for Class II Injection Wells – July 8, 2025
4.) Request for Proposals: Capacity Building Initiative (CBI) Grant – Deadline: July 17, 2025
5.) North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) Student Opportunities
   ++ Student Travel Grants – Application Deadline: July 18, 2025
   ++ Kenneth H. Reckhow Scholarship Fund
6.) Ecostream 2025: Stream Ecology and Restoration Conference -- A Focus on Science – Registration Deadline: July 24, 2025; Conference: August 11-14, 2025
7.) Call for Abstracts: American Water Resources Association (AWRA) 2025 Annual Water Resources Conference – Deadline: July 25, 2025; Conference: November 10-12, 2025
8.) Call for Posters: Watershed Forum Poster Session – Deadline: August 1, 2025; Forum: November 7-9, 2025
9.) American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting – August 10-14, 2025
10.) James River Watch -- https://thejamesriver.org/james-river-watch/
11.) EPA Fish and Shellfish Program Newsletter – June 2025 issue
12.) Selecting Plants for Pollinators – https://www.pollinator.org/guides
13.) Water Center Jobs Board – https://www.vwrrc.vt.edu/jobs/
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1.) Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Events -- Other locations may be available.  Offered by the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council (CCLC).
   ++ Advanced Training Workshops -- Gain CEU credits to maintain CBLP certification. Learn more and register at https://certified.cblpro.org/workshops/.
      == Urban Buffer Design Charrette -- June 25, 2025
      == Green Roof Maintenance Workshop -- July 18, 2025 -- College Park, MD
   ++ Level 1 Training -- Offers fundamental knowledge in designing, installing, and maintaining stormwater BMPs. Scholarships & discounts are available.  Learn more and register at https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/.
      == Hybrid Option: July 29 & 30, 2025, plus 1 field day: August 20, 2025 (Frederick, MD); August 21, 2025 (Richmond, VA); September 9, 2025 (Haymarket, VA)
      == In-person Trainings: August 14-15, 2025 (Washington, DC); August 19-20, 2025 (Frederick, MD); August 20-21, 2025 (Richmond, VA); September 8-9, 2025 (Haymarket, VA)
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2.) Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Events – Learn more at https://events.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/vims/.
   ++ Batten School & VIMS Public Tour Series – Various Dates, Starting: June 27, 2025
   ++ After Hours Lecture: The National TRAP Program: Tackling derelict fishing gear from coast to coast! -- July 17, 2025
   ++ After Hours Lecture Series: Celebrating 25 Years of the VIMS Teaching Marsh! -- August 21, 2025
   ++ VIMS @ 5th Annual Pawpaw Festival! -- August 23, 2025
   ++ CBNERR-VA Discovery Lab - Seafood Farms -- September 17, 2025
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3.) Webinar: Area of Review and Zone of Endangering Influence for Class II Injection Wells – July 8, 2025 (1-2pm) – Attendees will learn the history, purpose, and evolution of the Area of Review (AOR) and Zone of Endangering Influence (ZOEI). For more information and registration, see https://www.gwpc.org/event/webinar-area-of-review-and-zone-of-endangering-influence-for-class-ii-injection-wells/.  Organized by the Groundwater Protection Council.
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4.) Request for Proposals: Capacity Building Initiative (CBI) Grant – Deadline: July 17, 2025 (5pm) – Supports services within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.  Capacity-building projects should address challenges to improve an organization or local government’s long-term effectiveness. Applicants can focus on building their own internal capacity or building capacity for other organizations or local governments. Funding requests will generally not exceed $40,000 for non-profits and $150,000 for local governments. For more information, see https://cbtrust.org/grants/capacity-building/. Offered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust with funding from numerous partners.
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5.) North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) Student Opportunities
   ++ Student Travel Grants – Application Deadline: July 18, 2025 -- Travel grants to present results of undergraduate or graduate research at the Annual International Symposium -- https://www.nalms.org/nalms-student-programs/student-travel-grants/
   ++ Kenneth H. Reckhow Scholarship Fund -- Students must register for the Clean Lakes Classic 5K Run/Walk, be enrolled in a lake management-related graduate program, and be a current member of NALMS. -- https://www.nalms.org/nalms2025/clean-lakes-classic-5k-run-walk/
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6.) Ecostream 2025: Stream Ecology and Restoration Conference -- A Focus on Science – Registration Deadline: July 24, 2025 (11:59am); Conference: August 11-14, 2025 – Asheville, NC – This event will focus on stream restoration in the southwest region of the United States, facilitating discussions for the advancement of ecological restoration to better connect water resources and their related biological communities. For more information, see https://bae.ncsu.edu/workshops-conferences/ecostream-conference-2025/.  Organized by the NC State University Stream Restoration Program.
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7.) Call for Abstracts: American Water Resources Association (AWRA) 2025 Annual Water Resources Conference – Deadline: July 25, 2025; Conference: November 10-12, 2025 -- Westminster, CO -- Accepting abstracts for individual oral presentations, panel sessions, workshops, etc. Abstracts should address various causes, options, and solutions to mitigate climate impacts related to water resources and management. For more information, see https://awra.org/Members/Events_and_Education/Events/2025%20Landing%20Pages/01_Annual/Annual2025_AbstractCall.aspx.  Organized by the American Water Resources Association.
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8.) Call for Posters: Watershed Forum Poster Session – Deadline: August 1, 2025; Forum: November 7-9, 2025 -- Shepherdstown, WV -- Theme: “Shaping the Future of Conservation with Human-Centered Approaches” – Learn more at https://www.allianceforthebay.org/event/chesapeake-watershed-forum/. Organized by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay.
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9.) American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting – August 10-14, 2025 – San Antonio, TX – Theme: “Headwaters to Saltwater: Understanding the Past, Protecting the Future, 155 Years of AFS.” – This event will focus on fostering innovation, collaboration, and advancements in the science and management of aquatic resources to ensure sustainability for fisheries and ecosystems. For more information, see https://afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/. Organized by the American Fisheries Society.
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10.) James River Watch -- https://thejamesriver.org/james-river-watch/ -- Volunteers take water samples every Thursday from Memorial Day to Labor Day for bacteria.  Every Friday, results are posted on the James River Watch map. Visit the map to view bacteria scores, river levels, and other pertinent information before recreating on the river. Rainfall and other events can change conditions, and monitoring data are only posted on Fridays. For the Richmond area, the City of Richmond has a Combined Sewer Overflow Outfalls map that will show recent releases that will increase bacteria in the river. You can also sign up to receive a weekly email when results are posted. Offered by the James River Association.
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11.) EPA Fish and Shellfish Program Newsletter – June 2025 issue –This newsletter provides a snapshot of recent advisories, federal agency activities, publications, awarded research, tech and tools, and future meetings and conferences. Current and past editions are available at https://www.epa.gov/choose-fish-and-shellfish-wisely/fish-and-shellfish-program-newsletter. Published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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12.) Selecting Plants for Pollinators – These ecoregional planting guides are tailored to specific areas of the United States and Canada. Find your ecoregion and download the free guide by entering your zip code. The planting guides (starting on Page 16) lists plant names that will attract pollinators. Learn more at https://www.pollinator.org/guides. Offered by Pollinator Partnership.
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13.) 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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