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Apr 21, 2026, 1:38:50 PMApr 21

Vote Today, April 21, 2026, in Our Special Elections – Proposed Constitutional Amendment (Statewide) and Alexandria City Council Special Election – Learn more at https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/candidate-list/index.html. Polls are open until 7pm.
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1.) Public Meetings: Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Cleanup Studies and Implementation Plans – Various Dates, Starting: April 22, 2026
2.) James River Association (JRA) Events – Various Dates, Starting: April 23, 2026
3.) General Assembly Recap -- April 24, 2028
4.) Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) Events – Various Dates, Starting: April 25, 2026
5.) Water Research Foundation (WRF) News – Various Dates, Starting: April 28, 2026
6.) Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI) Data Publishing Program – Registration Closes: May 1, 2026; Program: Various Dates, May 18, 2026-June 4, 2026
7.) Call for Abstracts: Groundwater Protection Council (GWPC) Annual Forum -- Abstracts Due: May 4, 2026; Forum: September 15-17, 2026
8.) Call for Abstracts: American Water Resources Association (AWRA) 2026 Annual Water Resources Conference -- Abstracts Due: May 22, 2026; Conference: November 9-11, 2026
9.) Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) Pollinator Yard Tour -- May 27, 2026
10.) Tools and Resources: Advancing Climate Resilient Stormwater Management
11.) Coastal Stormwater Center of the Southeast
12.) Report: America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2026 – https://mostendangeredrivers.org/
13.) Water Center Jobs Board – https://www.vwrrc.vt.edu/jobs/
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See recent announcements and learn more about the Virginia Water Monitoring Council (VWMC) at www.VirginiaWMC.org. Feel free to forward these announcements. When forwarding, please acknowledge the VWMC. If you have a water-related announcement of regional or statewide interest, send it to vw...@vt.edu and ask that it be distributed to the VWMC membership. If someone forwarded this message to you, you can join the VWMC for free by sending your name, water-monitoring affiliation (if applicable), and contact information (email address, mailing address, and phone number) to vw...@vt.edu. Thank you to Julia Porter, VWMC intern, for developing and organizing this week’s set of VWMC announcements.
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1.) Public Meetings: Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Cleanup Studies and Implementation Plans – Learn more about TMDL studies under development across Virginia at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/water/water-quality/tmdl-development/tmdls-under-development. Learn more about Virginia’s cleanup implementation plans under development at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/water/water-quality/implementation/implementation-plans-under-development.
   ++ Watershed Cleanup Plan for Clinch River, Little Stoney Creek, Staunton Creek, Fall Creek, Russell Creek, Lick Creek, Laurel Branch and Cigarette Hollow watersheds (Russell, Scott, Wise) – April 22, 2026 (3pm) -- Lebanon, VA -- https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/ViewMeeting.cfm?MeetingID=43110
   ++ Watershed Restoration Plan for Horsepen Creek, Little Roanoke Creek, and Hatchets Branch (Charlotte County) – April 28, 2026 (1pm) -- Charlotte, Va -- https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/ViewMeeting.cfm?MeetingID=43175
   ++Cleanup Study: Back Creek, Eidson Creek and Jennings Branch (Augusta County) – May 11, 2026 (6pm) – Swoope, VA -- https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/ViewMeeting.cfm?MeetingID=43271
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2.) James River Association (JRA) Events -- Learn more about these events and others at https://thejamesriver.org/events/.
   ++ In-Person Training: Water Quality Monitoring -- April 23, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm) -- Buchanan, VA
   ++ Green Infrastructure Stewards Volunteer Event -- April 24, 2026 (9am-12pm) -- Richmond, VA – Volunteers help maintain stormwater best management practices, including rain gardens and conservation landscaping.
   ++ Virtual Training: Water Quality Monitor -- April 29, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm) and April 30, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)
   ++ Rain Barrel Workshop for Hopewell Residents -- May 14, 2026 (6-7pm) -- Hopewell, VA -- Free to Hopewell residents
   ++ Invasive Species Removal at Chapel Island -- May 15, 2026 (10am-12pm) -- Richmond, VA
   ++ Rain Barrel Workshop at Lower James River Center -- May 20, 2026 (6-7pm) -- Williamsburg, VA
   ++ Rain Barrel Workshop at Blue Mountain Barrel House in Nelson County -- May 21, 2026 (6-7pm) – Arrington, VA
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3.) General Assembly Recap -- April 24, 2026 (10:30am-12pm) -- Virtual – This event will provide information from environmental policy experts about issues from the 2026 General Assembly session. For more information and to register, see https://app.glueup.com/event/general-assembly-recap-173504/. Organized by the Virginia Conservation Network.
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4.) Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) Events -- For more information about these and other events, see https://potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/events-calendar/.
   ++ Oxon Cove Earth Day Clean Up – April 25, 2026 (10am-1pm) -- Oxon Hill, MD
   ++ Lower Potomac Water Quality Monitoring Training – April 28, 2026 (10am-2pm) -- Colonial Beach, VA
   ++ Water Wednesday: Most Endangered River – Protecting A Drinkable Potomac -- April 29, 2026 (12pm-1:30pm)
   ++ PFAS, Biosolids & Nomini Bay Community Meeting -- April 30, 2026 (6-8pm) -- Hague, VA
   ++ Splash and Dash Fundraiser -- May 16, 2026 (9am-12pm) -- National Harbor, MD -- Individuals, families, and corporate teams are encouraged to get physically active on or alongside the Potomac River. The first event is a 5K Walk/Run. Proceeds benefit the PRKN.
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5.) Water Research Foundation (WRF) News -- For more information about webcasts and to register for them, visit https://www.waterrf.org/webcasts. For more information about request for proposals (RFPs), see https://www.waterrf.org/proposals.
   ++ Webcast: Evolution and Characterization of Water Quality in Quarry Lakes -- April 28, 2026 (3pm)
   ++ Webcast: Microplastics Sampling: Pioneering Practices, Experiences, and Lessons Learned -- May 7, 2026 (3pm)
   ++ RFP: Alternative Approaches to Water Shutoffs for Non-Payment of Bills (RFP 5360) -- Proposals Due: May 20, 2026 (3pm);
   ++ RFP: Evaluating Scalability, Reproducibility, & Impact of GenAI & Agentic AI in the Water and Wastewater Sector (RFP 5394) -- Proposals Due: May 20, 2026 (3pm)
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6.) Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI) Data Publishing Program – Registration Closes: May 1, 2026; Program: Various Dates, May 18, 2026-June 4, 2026 -- This 3-week online program is designed to help researchers with nearly finished datasets get their datasets published and shared. Participants will receive step-by-step training on best practices for preparing and publishing scientific data in HydroShare. Includes explanations or examples of how data published in HydroShare fulfills grant funder requirements.  For more information and to join the cohort, see https://www.cuahsi.org/events. Organized by CUAHSI.
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7.) Call for Abstracts: Groundwater Protection Council (GWPC) Annual Forum -- Abstracts Due: May 4, 2026; Forum: September 15-17, 2026 -- Anaheim, CA -- Presentation abstracts should summarize the proposed presentation topic, key findings or insights, and relevance to groundwater protection or UIC program management. Abstracts that highlight state regulatory experience, case studies, and innovative technologies are encouraged. For more information and to submit an abstract, see https://www.gwpc.org/call-abstracts/. Organized by the Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC).
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8.) Call for Abstracts: American Water Resources Association (AWRA) 2026 Annual Water Resources Conference -- Abstracts Due: May 22, 2026; Conference: November 9-11, 2026 -- Philadelphia, PA – Accepting oral and poster presentations. Abstracts should relate to climate-change impacts related to water uses and management. For more information and to submit and abstract, see https://awra.org/. Organized by AWRA.
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9.) Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) Pollinator Yard Tour -- May 27, 2026 (9am-1pm) -- Mechanicsville, VA -- VCAP is an urban cost-share program that provides financial incentives and technical and educational assistance to property owners installing eligible Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Virginia’s participating Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs). This event will feature tours of two sites in Hanover with VCAP stormwater BMPs. Participants will learn the benefits of incorporating native plants into a property. For more information and to register, see https://www.hanovercounty.gov/1171/Conservation-for-Homeowners. Organized by the Hanover-Caroline Soil & Water Conservation District.
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10.) Tools and Resources: Advancing Climate Resilient Stormwater Management – These tools and resources aim to help practitioners in the Chesapeake Bay watershed understand vulnerability, apply future rainfall projections, and implement adaptive, climate-smart stormwater design and management strategies. Feedback is appreciated on the Climate Data Decision Support Tool, Vulnerability Assessment Guide, and project website. These resources can be accessed at https://www.rand.org/education-employment-infrastructure/projects/stormwater-management.html. This project is conducted by RAND in collaboration with various partners.
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11.) Coastal Stormwater Center of the Southeast -- This center aims to advance critical stormwater solutions. It will conduct research; provide technical assistance to state, tribal, and local governments in coastal Virginia (and other states); and collaborate with partners. For more information, see https://www.cwp.org/coastal_stormwater_center.php. Led by the Center for Watershed Protection (CWP).
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12.) Report: America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2026 – Each year, this report highlights ten rivers whose fate will be decided in the coming year. This year, the cited rivers include the Potomac (1) and Dan (8). Learn more and read the 2026 report at https://mostendangeredrivers.org/. Published by American Rivers.
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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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