The Forum Planning Committee is now accepting session proposals for this year’s Watershed Forum!

The Forum Planning Committee is soliciting proposals for 60, 90, and 180-minute sessions at the 2024 Forum (October 18-20) at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV. We are looking for a combination of theme-related sessions that spotlight a case study or introduce new, innovative, and/or hot topics or more in-depth presentations that facilitate discussion and application to activities and organizations at the local level.

“Making It Last: Proven Tactics for Building Enduring Projects, Partnerships, and Organizations”

With this year’s theme, we seek to showcase the projects, partnerships, and organizations that have continued to flourish for at least five years after establishment. We hope to learn about scientific research, technology, alternative funding streams, internal and external capacity building, community engagement techniques, and other approaches that foster their long-term success. Read the full theme description here.

Session Proposal Submission Deadline is Sunday, May 19, 2024

Read the Full RFP Here