Announcements 2025.11.7

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Nov 7, 2025, 2:19:45 PM (4 days ago) Nov 7

1.) Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) Conference -- November 9-13, 2025
2.) Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) Events – Various Dates, Starting November 12, 2025
3.) Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program Upcoming Events – Various Dates, Starting: November 13, 2025
4.) Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Events
   ++ Batten School & VIMS Public Tour Series – November 13, 2025 and December 11, 2025
   ++ Webinar Series: Know Your York Watershed System -- November 19, 2025
5.) Future Harvest Events
   ++ Beginner Farmer Training Program – Application Deadline: November 14, 2025.
   ++ Choose Your Own Consultant – Application Deadline: November 21, 2025
   ++ Future Harvest Conference -- January 22-23, 2026
   ++ Feed the Need
6.) Piedmont Environmental Council’s 2025 Annual Photo Contest Voting -- Open until November 16, 2025
7.) Low Hazard Dam General Permit Training – Various Dates, Starting: November 20, 2025
8.) Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund Grant -- Applications Due: December 1, 2025
9.) 11^th Annual Turning a New Leaf Conference – December 3, 2025
10.) Forum/Webinar: Incidence and Impacts of Chronic Coastal Flooding -- December 8, 2025
11.) AGU25 – December 15-19, 2025
12.) Virginia Association for Environmental Education (VAEE) 2026 Annual Conference -- February 26-28, 2026
13.) Water Center Jobs Board – https://www.vwrrc.vt.edu/jobs/
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1.) Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) Conference -- November 9-13, 2025 -- Richmond, VA -- Theme: “Estuaries: Tradition and Transition” -- Attendees will learn about the collective goals of preserving coastal and estuarine habitats, resources, and heritage. For more information and to register, visit https://conference.cerf.science/. Organized by the Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation.
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2.) Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) Events
   ++ Webcast Series – Learn more and register at https://cwp.org/2025_webcast_list.php.
      == November 12, 2025 -- From Regulations to Implementation: Achieving MS4 Compliance
      == December 10, 2025 – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Watershed Planning
   ++ Abstract Deadline Extended: 2026 National Watershed & Stormwater Conference – Abstracts Due: November 12, 2025; Conference: April 14-16, 2026 -- Charlotte, NC -- Theme: “Building Resilient Watersheds: Advancing Innovation and Partnership in Rapidly Changing Environments” -- https://www.cwp.org/2026_conference.php
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3.) Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program Upcoming Events – For more information about these events and others, see https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/eventscalendar.html.
   ++ Real Forestry for Real Estate -- November 13, 2025 (Lexington, VA); -- This program provides real estate professionals with tools which may help them better market rural lands.
   ++ 2025 Southwest Virginia Tree Syrup School -- November 22, 2025 (9am-4pm) -- St. Paul, VA
   ++ Fifteen Minutes in the Forest – Next: November 28, 2025 (After the Storm: Disaster Response) -- Recordings of past presentations, including: “Before the Storm,” are at https://www.youtube.com/c/VirginiaForestLandownerEducationProgram.
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4.) Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Events – Learn more at https://events.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/vims/.
   ++ Batten School & VIMS Public Tour Series – November 13, 2025 and December 11, 2025
   ++ Webinar Series: Know Your York Watershed System -- November 19, 2025 (12-1pm)
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5.) Future Harvest Events
   ++ Beginner Farmer Training Program – Application Deadline: November 14, 2025 -- Learn about sustainable and regenerative practices in this year-long class, January 2026-December 2026. Includes both on-farm and in classroom settings. Learn more and apply at https://futureharvest.org/programs/beginner-farmer-training-program/.
   ++ Choose Your Own Consultant – Application Deadline: November 21, 2025 -- This program provides $1,000 grants for farmers to work with the consultant of their choice. Preference is given to farmers with over 5 years of experience. Learn more at https://futureharvest.org/programs/choose-your-own-consultant.
   ++ Future Harvest Conference -- January 22-23, 2026 -- Silver Spring, MD – Theme: “Pivot, Care, Grow” – Will be offering optional pre-conference and post-conference events as well. Early-bird registration in effect until December 14, 2025.
   ++ Feed the Need – Mini grants of $2,000 to $3,000 for farmers who grow food for food assistance providers. For more information, see https://futureharvest.org/resources/resources-for-farmers/feed-the-need/ (including ways to give).
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6.) Piedmont Environmental Council’s 2025 Annual Photo Contest Voting -- Open until November 16, 2025 -- One vote per person. For more information and to vote, see https://www.pecva.org/the-latest/. Organized by the Piedmont Environmental Council.
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7.) Low Hazard Dam General Permit Training -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is implementing a revised general permit program in January, 2026 to reduce the administrative time and cost burden for owners to meet regulatory requirements for low hazard dams. These webinar trainings will allow low hazard dam owners and their representatives to learn more about the program. For more information and to register, see https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/dam-safety-and-floodplains/dam-training. Organized by the Virginia DCR.
   ++ November 20, 2025 (12pm)
   ++ December 17, 2025 (10am)
   ++ January 15, 2025 (12pm)
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8.) Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund Grant -- Applications Due: December 1, 2025 -- Communities across the Commonwealth are invited to apply for grants and loans to support flood mitigation projects that enhance community resilience and reduce the impact of flooding. Additional grants are available for Coastal Storm Risk Management and Flood Risk Management projects that have received construction authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. For more information, see https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/dam-safety-and-floodplains/dsfpm-cfpf. Organized by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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9.) 11^th Annual Turning a New Leaf Conference – December 3, 2025 – Richmond, VA – Theme: “Chart the Course, Shape the Future: Together for a Greener Good” – This event will focus on exchanging ideas about sustainability in landscaping, stormwater management, biodiversity, and environmental stewardship. For more information, see https://www.chesapeakelandscape.org/turning-a-new-leaf-conference/. Organized by The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council.
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10.) Forum/Webinar: Incidence and Impacts of Chronic Coastal Flooding -- December 8, 2025 (11:30am-1:30pm) -- This presentation will explore the ongoing efforts to measure the incidence and impacts of chronic flooding in North Carolina, including potential health risks associated with hazardous water quality. Early-bird registration ends November 17, 2025. For more information and to register, visit https://wrri.ncsu.edu/events/. Organized by North Carolina Water Resources Association (NCWRA).
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11.) AGU25 – December 15-19, 2025 -- New Orleans, LA – Theme: “Where Science Connects Us” -- This annual meeting convenes 25,000+ attendees from 100+ countries to share research and network. Scientists, educators, policymakers, journalists and communicators will attend to better understand our planet and environment. Offering in-person and virtual options for attendance. Also, any college, university, faith group, or workplace can host an AGU25 Local Hub. Learn more and register at https://www.agu.org/annual-meeting. Organized by the American Geophysical Union (AGU).
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12.) Virginia Association for Environmental Education (VAEE) 2026 Annual Conference -- February 26-28, 2026 -- Richmond, VA -- Theme: “Strength in ComunitEE” -- This conference will celebrate both communities and the impact of environmental education. Early-bird registration ends December 19, 2025. For more information and to register, see https://www.eevirginia.org/conference. Organized by VAEE.
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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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