Announcements 2025.12.10

[Walker, Jane]

1.) Webinar: Lessons Learned from 20+ Years of Raingarden Research -- December 11, 2025
2.) Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Events – Various Dates, Starting: December 11, 2025
3.) James River Association (JRA) Opportunities
   ++ Request for Proposals: Construction Services for Greening Richmond Public Libraries Initiative – Closing: December 12, 2025
   ++ Request for Statements of Qualification: Contractors for Living Shoreline Construction Services in Lower James River Watershed – Due: January 30, 2026
4.) Call for Presentations: 21^st Annual Regional Stormwater Seminar -- Submission Deadline: December 12, 2025; Seminar: April 17, 2026
5.) Young Professionals of the Chesapeake Mentorship Program -- Applications Due: December 12, 2026
6.) Funding Opportunity: American Farmland Trust’s Regenerate Virginia Initiative -- Q&A Session: December 15, 2025; Applications Due: December 19, 2025
7.) Water and Wastewater Training: Streamlining Water Utility Operations with GIS Mapping and Smart Surveys – December 16, 2025
8.) Low Hazard Dam General Permit Training -- December 17, 2025 or January 15, 2025
9.) CRC Roundtable Monthly Lunchtime Webinar Series -- A Creative Spark: How Artists in Residence Ignite Bright Ideas -- December 17, 2025
10.) EPA Tools & Resources Webinar: 6PPD & 6PPD-quinone -- December 17, 2025
11.) Input Sought: Loudoun County Natural Resources Strategy – Deadline: December 31, 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.) Webinar: Lessons Learned from 20+ Years of Raingarden Research -- December 11, 2025 (12-1pm) -- Dr. Robert Traver will focus on what was learned and what still needs to be explored regarding the bio-infiltration rain garden on the Villanova Campus. For more information and to register, see https://www.memberleap.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=59543. Organized by the Chesapeake Water Environment Association (WEA).
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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 – December 11, 2025 (10-11:30am)
   ++ Know Your York Watershed System, Episode 2 -- December 17, 2025 (12-1pm)
   ++ Discovery Lab – Shipwrecks -- January 20, 2026 (6-8pm)
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3.) James River Association (JRA) Opportunities
   ++ Request for Proposals: Construction Services for Greening Richmond Public Libraries Initiative – Closing: December 12, 2025 -- Richmond, VA – Seeking qualified contractors for construction services at Belmont Branch Library. Learn more at https://thejamesriver.org/about-the-james-river-association/employment/.
   ++ Request for Statements of Qualification: Contractors for Living Shoreline Construction Services in Lower James River Watershed – Due: January 30, 2026 (5pm). Learn more at https://thejamesriver.org/about-the-james-river-association/employment/.
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4.) Call for Presentations: 21^st Annual Regional Stormwater Seminar -- Submission Deadline: December 12, 2025; Seminar: April 17, 2026 -- Atlanta, GA – Theme: “From Assessment to Action: Improving Stormwater Systems for Today's Complex Challenges” – Accepting presentations from municipalities, consulting firms, academia, and public agencies. For more information and to submit, see https://seswa.memberclicks.net/. Organized by the Southeast Stormwater Association (SeSwA).
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5.) Young Professionals of the Chesapeake Mentorship Program -- Applications Due: December 12, 2026 -- This program provides mentorship and customized trainings to young professionals in the Chesapeake region. For more information and to apply, see https://www.choosecleanwater.org/ypc. Organized by the Choose Clean Water Coalition.
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6.) Funding Opportunity: American Farmland Trust’s Regenerate Virginia Initiative -- Q&A Session: December 15, 2025 (7 pm); Applications Due: December 19, 2025 – Offering two grant opportunities — Healthy Soils and Farm Vitality — to advance regenerative practices and farm longevity. Farmers may apply for both opportunities, but only one grant will be awarded per farm. Learn more at https://farmland.org/mid-atlantic-grants.
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7.) Water and Wastewater Training – Learn more about this event and others at https://www.rcap.org/training-events/. Also, Southeast Rural Community Assistance Program (SERCAP) provides free math tutoring for individuals interested in becoming Water Operators (contact Joey Hiner at jhi...@sercap.org). Trainings offered by SERCAP, Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), and others.
   ++ Streamlining Water Utility Operations with GIS Mapping and Smart Surveys – December 16, 2025
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8.) Low Hazard Dam General Permit Training -- December 17, 2025 (10am) or January 15, 2025 (12pm) -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is implementing a revised general permit program in January, 2026. Learn more about the program and register at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/dam-safety-and-floodplains/dam-training. Organized by the Virginia DCR.
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9.) CRC Roundtable Monthly Lunchtime Webinar Series -- A Creative Spark: How Artists in Residence Ignite Bright Ideas -- December 17, 2025 (12-1pm) -- This webinar will feature discussions about the artist-in-residency programs hosted by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology. For more information and to register, see https://chesapeake.org/crc-roundtable/. Organized by the Chesapeake Research Consortium.
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10.) EPA Tools & Resources Webinar: 6PPD & 6PPD-quinone -- December 17, 2025 (3-4pm) -- This webinar will provide an overview of the science surrounding 6PPD and 6PPD-q, as well as provide insight into the current state of knowledge on topics such as the use of 6PPD in tires, toxicity in aquatic species, occurrence/fate/transport, measuring/sampling, and mitigation measures. It will also cover a brief overview of research on 6PPD at the Agency. For more information and to register, see https://www.epa.gov/research-states/epa-tools-and-resources-webinar-series. Organized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
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11.) Input Sought: Loudoun County Natural Resources Strategy – Deadline: December 31, 2025 -- Loudoun County is developing a natural resources strategy. Share thoughts on how to protect and enhance Loudoun’s streams, forests and wildlife. Provide feedback and priorities. The input will help guide the county’s actions and community efforts. Learn more and participate in the survey at https://www.loudoun.gov/NaturalResourcesStrategy.
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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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