Announcements 2026.2.4

[Walker, Jane]

1.) American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Webinars
   ++ Promoting University Student Water Resources Learning, Service, and Research – TODAY: February 4, 2026
   ++ An Overview of PFAS Transport in the Environment, Challenges, & Management Strategies -- March 18, 2026
2.) Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Cleanup Studies and Implementation Plans
   ++ Rescheduled: TMDL Cleanup Study for the South Fork Rivanna River and tributaries (Albemarle County) -- Meeting: February 5, 2026; Comment Period: January 29, 2026-March 9, 2026 
   ++ TMDL Cleanup Study for Appomattox River Tributaries (Amelia, Appomattox, Cumberland, and Prince Edward Counties) – Comments Due: February 13, 2026
3.) Webinar: America's Children and the Environment (ACE) -- February 18, 2026
4.) Chesapeake Stormwater Network (CSN) Webinars – Various Dates, Starting: February 24, 2026
5.) 2026 Drinking Water Clinics – Various Dates, Starting: February 25, 2026
6.) Rescheduled: Wilderness Road State Park Master Plan Public Information Meeting – March 4, 2026
7.) Fellowship: Chesapeake Bay Commission -- Application Deadline: March 13, 2026; Start Date: July 1, 2026
8.) Call for Pre-Proposals: Water Research Foundation (WRF)
   ++ Tailored Collaboration (TC) Program -- Submission Deadline: March 17, 2026
   ++ 2026 Unsolicited Research Program -- Submission Deadline: March 26, 2026
9.) 2026 National Watershed & Stormwater Conference – April 14-16, 2026
10.) Nature-Based Certification Courses – Various Dates, Starting: April 14, 2026
11.) Website: USA Science Festival Programs -- https://usasciencefestival.org/
12.) Water Center Jobs Board – https://www.vwrrc.vt.edu/jobs/
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1.) American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Webinars -- For more information and to register, see https://www.awra.org/Members/Events_and_Education/Events_and_Education_Webinars.aspx.
   ++ Promoting University Student Water Resources Learning, Service, and Research – TODAY: February 4, 2026 (1-2pm) -- This free webinar will share information about the accomplishments of the Florida Gulf Coast University’s AWRA Student Chapter.
   ++ An Overview of PFAS Transport in the Environment, Challenges, & Management Strategies -- March 18, 2026 (1-2pm) -- This webinar, and its recording, provides 1 PDH/CEU for self-reporting.
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2.) 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.
   ++ Rescheduled: TMDL Cleanup Study for the South Fork Rivanna River and tributaries (Albemarle County) -- Meeting: February 5, 2026 (5:30pm; Crozet, VA); Comment Period: January 29, 2026-March 9, 2026 -- https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/ViewMeeting.cfm?MeetingID=42932
   ++ TMDL Cleanup Study for Appomattox River Tributaries (Amelia, Appomattox, Cumberland, and Prince Edward Counties) – Comments Due: February 13, 2026 -- https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/ViewMeeting.cfm?meetingid=42776.
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3.) Webinar: America's Children and the Environment (ACE) -- February 18, 2026 – ACE features over 35 environmental and health indicators that monitor the progress of EPA’s core mission to protect children’s health. Learn more and register at https://www.epa.gov/research-states/epa-tools-and-resources-webinar-series – Part of EPA’s Tools and Resources Webinar Series. This series is held monthly, third Wednesdays, and shares research resources.  All webinars are free of charge and open to the public.  Offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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4.) Chesapeake Stormwater Network (CSN) Webinars -- For more information and to register, see https://chesapeakestormwater.org/events/.
   ++ Updating Urban Fertilizer Management in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed – February 24, 2026 (12-1pm)
   ++ Reimagining Watershed Management: Creative Funding Models and Partnerships for an Inclusive Future -- March 3, 2026 (12-1pm)
   ++ Assessing the Effectiveness of Green Stormwater Infrastructure for Addressing Stormwater Management Goals at the Watershed Scale – March 10, 2026 (12-1pm)
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5.) 2026 Drinking Water Clinics -- Provides water testing and practical information to private water supply users about maintaining and protecting private water systems including wells, springs and cisterns. Contact your local Extension office to express interest in a clinic. Learn more at https://www.wellwater.bse.vt.edu/events.php and https://www.wellwater.bse.vt.edu/index.php.  Offered through Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Virginia Household Water Quality Program.
   ++ February 25, 2026 – Rockingham, Bath, Highland, Augusta, Rockbridge
   ++ March 4, 2026 – Scott, Giles, Floyd, Montgomery
   ++ March 18, 2026 – Charlotte, Brunswick, Nottoway, Lunenburg, Prince Edward
   ++ March 25, 2026 – Loudoun
   ++ April 1, 2026 -- Prince William
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6.) Rescheduled: Wilderness Road State Park Master Plan Public Information Meeting – March 4, 2026 (6pm) – Physical: Ewing, VA/Electronic – Master Plans are updated every 10 years and help guide park development and conservation.  Learn more at https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/ViewMeeting.cfm?MeetingID=42935. Organized by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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7.) Fellowship: Chesapeake Bay Commission -- Application Deadline: March 13, 2026 (5pm); Start Date: July 1, 2026 -- Annapolis, MD -- Seeking a graduate-level fellow for a one-year placement. Open to current students completing a graduate, professional degree or Ph.D. program, or recent graduate (within 12 months of start date) of such program. The fellow will have the opportunity to be at the intersection of science and policy. For more information and to submit an application, see https://vaseagrant.org/commonwealth-fellowship-chesapeake-bay-commission/. Sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Commission and the Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia Sea Grant programs.
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8.) Call for Pre-Proposals: Water Research Foundation (WRF)
   ++ Tailored Collaboration (TC) Program -- Submission Deadline: March 17, 2026 (5pm) – This matching program is designed to support utility-specific/regional issues. For more information and to submit a pre-proposal, see https://www.waterrf.org/tailored-collaboration-program.
   ++ 2026 Unsolicited Research Program -- Submission Deadline: March 26, 2026 (5pm) – Aims to fund novel, transformative research projects that can significantly advance the science of water and increase our ability to protect and preserve water in a sustainable and cost-effective manner. For more information and to submit a pre-proposal, see https://www.waterrf.org/unsolicited-research-program.
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9.) 2026 National Watershed & Stormwater Conference – April 14-16, 2026 -- Charlotte, NC -- Theme: “Building Resilient Watersheds: Advancing Innovation and Partnership in Rapidly Changing Environments” – Note: Early registration has been extended through February 6, 2026. Learn more and register at https://www.cwp.org/2026_conference.php. If you have questions or need additional information, contact Karen Titus at k...@cwp.org. Organized by the Center for Watershed Protection (CWP).
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10.) Nature-Based Certification Courses -- This program aims to provide in-depth study of best practices in nature-based early childhood education and prepare teachers for meaningful outdoor learning experiences. For more information and to register, see https://anbe.org/Teacher-Certification. Organized by the Association for Nature-Based Education.
   ++ Online Nature-Based Teacher Certification Level I -- April 14-May 21, 2026 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; 7-9pm)
   ++ In Person Nature-Based Teacher Certification Level I and Level II -- July 6-10, 2026 -- Baltimore, MD
   ++ In Person Nature-Based Teacher Certification Level I and Level II -- July 20-24, 2026 – Cortland, NY
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11.) Website: USA Science Festival Programs -- https://usasciencefestival.org/ -- This website provides STEM resources and is built for educators, students, and the interested public.
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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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