The Chesapeake Stormwater Network is excited to announce that registration is now open for the FREE Chesapeake Urban Stormwater Professionals (CUSP) training program!

If you’re interested in green infrastructure, sustainability, or climate resiliency, CUSP can help take your stormwater knowledge to the next level. Offered as two separate courses under the CUSP training umbrella, you’ll learn the essentials of watershed science, municipal stormwater permit management, and Chesapeake Bay restoration.

Courses offered:

  • Science and Stormwater Practices — 10 classes, July–August

Registration closes June 28

  • Stormwater Policy and Programs — 10 classes, October–November

Registration closes September 27

Key details:

  • CUSP trainings are FREE
  • All lessons are offered virtually, with the option to participate live‑online or asynchronously—whichever fits your schedule
  • CEUs/PDHs available for a nominal fee through our partnership with Morgan State University’s Center for Continuing and Professional Studies
  • Optional in‑person networking events to help you build connections and advance your career

You’re welcome to register for one or both courses. Each course has its own registration form, so be sure to sign up for the one(s) you plan to attend.

To learn more about CUSP—including lesson topics, course dates, and how to register—please visit our website. https://chesapeakestormwater.org/cusp/

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