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Posted April 12, 2023
Vote for the Best Urban BMP in the Bay!
The Chesapeake Stormwater Network’s Best Urban BMP in the Bay Award contest (BUBBAs) recognizes the best urban stormwater practices and programs in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The goal of the BUBBAs is to: Recognize innovators in the field who are using new and innovative techniques for facing the challenges of stormwater management; Provide an avenue…
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Posted January 9, 2023
Stormwater Coordinator – Chesapeake Stormwater Network
The Chesapeake Stormwater Network (CSN, www.chesapeakestormwater.net) is seeking a motivated, and well-organized individual with good communication skills to join our team. Founded in 2009, CSN is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote more sustainable, resilient, and equitable stormwater management across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. CSN supports and connects a growing network…
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Posted June 29, 2022
Chesapeake Urban Stormwater Professionals (CUSP) Training Program
The Chesapeake Stormwater Network (CSN) is excited to announce a free, new training program! Our Chesapeake Urban Stormwater Professionals (CUSP) program is primarily designed for students and young professionals interested in stormwater and watershed management and looking to network and/or gain some useful career credentials. The CUSP program is designed to be flexible to fit…
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Posted March 21, 2022
Wednesday, 03/23/2022: Campus Stormwater Series: Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD (Virtual))
Join the Chesapeake Stormwater Network and Morgan State University for a FREE webcast this Wednesday on some of the challenges and opportunities of managing stormwater runoff on college and university campuses. Register Here College and university campuses represent a tremendous opportunity for advancing the field of stormwater management. They often have space available to implement…
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Posted October 20, 2021
Stormwater Management Intern – Chesapeake Stormwater Network (Remote/ Ellicott City, MD)
The Chesapeake Stormwater Network is now accepting applications for an intern to support the development of a new, virtual training program for stormwater and watershed managers during the winter/spring of 2021-2022. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in Chesapeake Bay restoration policies and practices and will finish their tenure by completing the new Urban…
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Posted September 20, 2021
Wednesday, September 22, 2021: [Webcast] Growing Your Watershed Stewardship Program
Join the Chesapeake Stormwater Network for a free webinar on the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s award-winning Clear Creeks Bay-wise Project! Register here! Watershed restoration takes a village. By empowering community members to become stewards of their local waterways, local governments can build momentum for future restoration projects with the ideas and support of its residents. They…
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Posted August 25, 2021
Tuesday, August 31, 2021: [Webinar] Community-Led Project Planning
Please join the Chesapeake Stormwater Network on August 31, 2021 for a webcast on meaningful community engagement. Register Here (FREE)! An often-overlooked element of successful stormwater project implementation is meaningful community engagement. Working with key stakeholder early in the project planning phase, often before the final site selection or initial design, will ensure that the…
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Posted August 25, 2021
Wednesday, September 8, 2021: [Webinar] Incorporating Equity into Green Infrastructure Planning
Join the Chesapeake Stormwater Network on September 8th for a webcast on tools to help local governments better incorporate equity considerations into their green infrastructure planning: Register Here (Free)! Local governments across the Chesapeake Bay watershed are working to ensure that their watershed planning and implementation is equitable and meeting the needs of their communities….
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Posted August 25, 2021
Wednesday, September 15, 2021: [Webinar] Growing Your Watershed Stewardship Program
Join the Chesapeake Stormwater Network on September 15th for a webinar on empowering local watershed stewards, and new tools for targeting your behavior change efforts! Register Here (FREE)! Watershed restoration takes a village. By empowering community members to become stewards of their local waterways, local governments can build momentum for future restoration projects with the…
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Posted March 1, 2021
Stormwater Communications Intern (Temporary, Part-time) (Ellicott City, MD)
The Chesapeake Stormwater Network is now accepting applications for a Stormwater Communications Internship during Summer 2021. Join the Network and play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable stormwater management, green infrastructure, and urban watershed restoration practices in the Chesapeake Bay through training, research and technical assistance. Time Commitment (approximate): This is a temporary, part-time position….
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Posted January 19, 2021
Best Urban BMP in the Bay Awards
The Chesapeake Stormwater Network (CSN) is currently accepting submissions for the 5th edition of the Best Urban BMP in the Bay Awards (The BUBBAs). The BUBBAs is an opportunity to share and be recognized for your great work implementing restoration practices and programs across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. There are 7 different categories, so whether…
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Posted April 28, 2020
April 30, 2020: Webcast on Stormwater Art
Let’s get in touch with our creative side! Native gardens are teeming with inspiration when it comes to art and design. Let’s tap into that inspiration and talk about ways to integrate art into our stormwater projects around the house. In this webcast we’ll learn about some impressive stormwater art installations around the watershed and…
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Posted April 22, 2020
April 24, 2020: [Webcast] Watershed Hacks: Planting Trees for Your Kids Future Canopy
There is no greater act of hope in times like these than planting a tree that will one day grow into a green giant. In this webcast, experts will show you how to give your fledging trees the greatest chance to succeed – how to pick the best tree species, assess the best places in…
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Posted April 15, 2020
April 17, 2020: Watershed Hacks: Victory Rain Gardens and Meadows
Learn how to build a new rain garden in your yard or reinvigorate an older one. Get tips from experts on how to design, construct and restore cool landscapes that attract birds and pollinators and treat a bit of runoff. Find out how to grow the native or edible plants to produce food for us…
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Posted March 28, 2019
One Week Left for Stormwater Contest Entries!
This is a reminder that there is 1 week left to submit your projects/programs for CSN’s Best Urban BMP in the Bay Award (BUBBAs) contest! The contest closes at the end of the day next Friday, April 5th. Full information on the contest can be found at the link below. If you have any questions…
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Posted February 19, 2019
Best Urban BMP in the Bay Awards Contest – Now Open!
The Chesapeake Stormwater Network’s Best Urban BMP in the Bay Awards contest (BUBBAs) recognizes the best practices and programs being implemented in the urban environment across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Now in its fourth year, the BUBBAs shine a light on local innovators using creative approaches to protect and restore local watersheds. You can submit your projects…
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Posted November 7, 2018
[Webcast] Bringing Stormwater Research to Practice
Register Now! Stormwater Management has changed dramatically in the last several years, as it has moved away from a flood control perspective toward the sustainability of our rivers and watersheds. The tools that we use from rain gardens to pervious pavements and green roofs (Stormwater Control Measures) are from an engineering perspective still relatively new,…
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Posted October 22, 2018
[Webcast] Behavior Change and Outreach: Litter Reduction Programs
Please join the Chesapeake Stormwater Network (CSN) as we talk to Ashley Van Stone, Executive Director for Trash Free Maryland, about citizen stewardship and trash reduction. We will hear about the work they are doing to promote trash and litter reduction programs across the state and learn some lessons about how to promote behavior change…
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Posted September 17, 2018
[Webcast] The Latest in Fecal Indicator Bacteria Management
Elevated fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) levels remain the most frequent cause of water quality impairment in the U.S., and a challenge for state and local governments seeking to implement balanced programs to address multiple priorities at the lowest cost. The Chesapeake Stormwater Network (CSN) helped coordinate a small team to dig into the latest science…
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Posted September 4, 2018
[Webcast] The Latest in Citizen Stewardship
Register Here! Kacey Wetzel from the Chesapeake Bay Trust will discuss ongoing work to create an indicator to help track the impact of citizen stewardship efforts. She will also discuss a variety of tools under development that could help communities make decisions about which stewardship behaviors to target for their outreach campaigns.
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Posted June 12, 2018
[Webcast] Shoreline Management Insights
The Chesapeake Stormwater Network is hosting a webcast this Thursday (6/14) on using Shoreline Management practices to meet TMDL goals while also improving coastal habitat. The webcast will walk through highlights from the BMP expert panel report and outline updates that were just approved by the Chesapeake Bay Program. Then, Albert McCullough (Sustainable Science LLC)…
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Posted May 14, 2018
[Webcast] Talking Trash: Implementing Trash Reduction Programs
CSN has a new webcast with guest Anna Kasko (MDE)! Trash is a major challenge in urban watersheds, and one that can really resonate with residents. In this webcast, Anna will use examples from the Baltimore Harbor and Anacostia River to provide tips and guidance for communities looking to develop or improve upon their trash…
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Posted March 2, 2018
Chesapeake Stormwater Network – Paid Internship
Join the Network and play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable stormwater, Low impact Development and urban watershed restoration practices in the Chesapeake Bay through training, research and technical assistance. Internship Responsibilities: As a member of the CSN team, duties will include: Conduct literature review on the general influence of climate change on plant and…
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Posted January 24, 2018
[Webcast] New Year, New Model, New WIPs
Have you heard about the changes to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model? This webcast from the Chesapeake Stormwater Network will provide an overview of what’s new, and how it affects your work. We will also tell you how to get involved as the Phase III Watershed Implementation Planning process begins. Click Here to Register!
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Posted February 27, 2017
Cast Your Vote for the Best Urban BMP in the Bay
Each year, the Chesapeake Stormwater Network grants the Best Urban BMP in the Bay Award (BUBBA) to leaders in the field who are using new and innovative techniques for facing the challenges of stormwater management. To determine the winner of this year’s BUBBA, our esteemed panel of jurors have selected one finalist from each of…