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Introduction to the Chesapeake Network

Some basic instructions on how and why to use the features of the Chesapeake Network.

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Posted September 17, 2014

WSA Directory Log In Instructions

Directions on how to log in to and manage your WSA Directory account.

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Posted July 1, 2014

Rain Garden Sizing Worksheet

How to calculate the size of a rain garden. This worksheet is filled out with the example of 507 Birch. This worksheet can be found on page 18 of Rain Gardens Across Maryland.

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Posted July 1, 2014

Elevations and Digging Depth

How to calculate the digging depth of a Rain Garden with the example of 507 Birch.

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Posted July 1, 2014

Runoff Reduction: 507 Birch

A map of the garden at 507 Birch and calculations of runoff reduced by the project.

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Posted July 1, 2014

June 17: Agenda

The agenda from the second class project.

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Posted July 1, 2014

Plant and Materials List: 605 Beach

The list of plants and materials used in the first class project installation.

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Posted July 1, 2014

Agenda: March 31

The agenda from the first class project installation at 605 Beach

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Posted July 1, 2014

605 Beach: Parts of the Garden

A schematic of the rain garden installed in the first class project.

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Posted July 1, 2014

Building a Rain Garden in 9 Easy Steps

The 9 steps to build a rain garden

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Posted February 19, 2014

Plant and Material Ordering Information

Plant and Material Ordering Information

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Posted February 18, 2014

Rain Barrel Bulk Order Form

Rain Barrel Bulk Order Form

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Posted February 18, 2014

Rain Barrel Bulk Order Form

Rain Barrel Bulk Order Form

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Posted February 18, 2014

Rain Barrel Installation, Maintenance and Painting Instructions

Rain Barrel Installation, Maintenance and Painting Instructions

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Rain Barrel Installation, Maintenance and Painting Instructions

Rain Barrel Installation, Maintenance and Painting Instructions

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Posted February 18, 2014

Liability Video

A video of Suzanne talking about liability and the Steward Handbook and Log.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Liability Video

A video of Suzanne talking about liability and the Steward Handbook and Log.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Rain Barrels Video

A video of Steve Barry’s presentation of rain barrels.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Rain Barrels Video

A video of Steve Barry’s presentation of rain barrels.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Talking When Talk Is Tough Video

A video of Sharon Schroer’s presentation on Talking when Talk is Tough.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Talking When Talk Is Tough Video

A video of Sharon Schroer’s presentation on Talking when Talk is Tough.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Rain Barrel Presentation

Steve Barry’s powerpoint presentation on rain barrels, which was loosely followed in class.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Rain Barrel Presentation

Steve Barry’s powerpoint presentation on rain barrels, which was loosely followed in class.

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Posted February 18, 2014

WSA Risk Management Policy

A draft copy of the WSA Risk Management Policy which every Steward will have to sign.

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Posted February 18, 2014

WSA Risk Management Policy

A draft copy of the WSA Risk Management Policy which every Steward will have to sign.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Event Hold Harmless and Media Release

A draft sign-in sheet that will serve as a hold harmless and media release for volunteers.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Event Hold Harmless and Media Release

A draft sign-in sheet that will serve as a hold harmless and media release for volunteers.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Release of Liability for Property Owner

A draft release of liability for the property owner.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Release of Liability for Property Owner

A draft release of liability for the property owner.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Watershed Model Directions

Directions on how to use the Enviroscape Watershed model which can be borrowed from WSA.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Watershed Model Directions

Directions on how to use the Enviroscape Watershed model which can be borrowed from WSA.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Erosion Model Instructions

Directions on how to build and use your very own erosion model!

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Posted February 18, 2014

Erosion Model Instructions

Directions on how to build and use your very own erosion model!

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Posted February 18, 2014

Speaker Contact List

Contact information for our guest speakers and experts.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Talking when Talk is Tough Presentation

Sharon Schroer’s powerpoint presentation on Talking when Talk is Tough: Managing Controversy, Curmudgeons and Conflict.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Talking when Talk is Tough Presentation

Sharon Schroer’s powerpoint presentation on Talking when Talk is Tough: Managing Controversy, Curmudgeons and Conflict.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Speaker Contact List

Contact information for our guest speakers and experts.

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Posted February 18, 2014

Agenda

Agenda for session 11. Outreach Round Robin, Talking When Talk is Tough, Rain Barrels and Resources and Risk Management.

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Posted February 6, 2014

Messages and Messengers

Suzanne’s powerpoint presentation on messages, messengers and proposal requirements.

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Posted February 5, 2014

WSA Poop Happens Flier 2

WSA Poop Happens Flier 2

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Posted February 5, 2014

WSA Poop Happens Flier 1

WSA Poop Happens Flier 1

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Posted February 5, 2014

Pet Waste Management Handbook

Pet Waste Management Handbook by Doody Calls.

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Posted February 5, 2014

Doody Calls Pet Waste Serivce

Doody Calls Pet Waste Serivce

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Scoopy Doo Pet Waste Service

Scoopy Doo Pet Waste Service

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Scoop Wizards Pet Waste Service

Scoop Wizards Pet Waste Service

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Posted February 5, 2014

Pet Waste Station Guide

Pet Waste Station Guide

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Posted February 5, 2014

Poster from Puget Sound Action Team

Poster from Puget Sound Action Team

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Posted February 5, 2014

Poop Fairy Poster

Poop Fairy Poster

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Posted February 5, 2014

Poster of Dogs waiting in line

Poster of Dogs waiting in line

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Posted February 5, 2014

Doo The Right Thing

Brochure and pledge from Allen, TX.

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Posted February 5, 2014

Clean Water Communities Fact Sheet

Clean Water Communities Pet Waste Fact Sheet

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Posted February 5, 2014

Colorado Springs Pet Waste Brochure

Colorado Springs Pet Waste Brochure

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Posted February 5, 2014

Pet Waste Management

An EPA article on pet waste management (benefits, limitations, effectiveness, costs).

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Posted February 5, 2014

Clean Water Campaign Poster

“IF YOU THINK PICKING UP DOG POOP IS UNPLEASANT, TRY SWIMMING IN IT.”

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Posted February 5, 2014

Neighbors for Clean Water Online Pledge Form

Neighbors for Clean Water Online Pledge Form

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Posted February 5, 2014

Scoop the Poop Pledge Form

Pledge names were posted on the City of Colorado Springs’ website.

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Posted February 5, 2014

Clear Choices Clean Water

Clear Choices Clean Water web page has awesome images, detailed information and an online pledge tool that automatically maps participants.

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Posted February 5, 2014

Scoop the Poop

City of Frederick full page Scoop the Poop pledge

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Posted February 5, 2014

Doo The Right Thing

Pet waste brochure and pledge from Allen, TX.

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Posted February 5, 2014

Howard County Rain Barrel Pledge Form

Howard County Rain Barrel Pledge Form

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Posted February 5, 2014

Poster

Rain Barrel publication available in editable poster size upon request.

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Posted February 5, 2014

Flier aimed at Schools

Flier aimed at schools, but pretty design. Editable version available upon request.

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Posted February 5, 2014

Blue Water Baltimore Fact Sheet

Blue Water Baltimore Fact Sheet

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Posted February 5, 2014

Brochure

Rain Barrel Brochure from Rutgers University.

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Posted February 5, 2014

Rain Barrel Fact Sheet

Rain Barrel Fact Sheet

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Posted February 5, 2014

Why Use Rain Barrels?

A simple flier on why you should use rain barrels.

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Posted February 5, 2014

More Rain Barrel Information

More Rain Barrel Information from Arlington Echo

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Posted February 5, 2014

Arlington Echo Rain Barrel Web Page

Arlington Echo Rain Barrel Web Page

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Posted February 5, 2014

Rain Barrel Card designed by Ann Jackson

A quick info card designed by Master Watershed Steward Ann Jackson to hand out in Olde Severna Park.

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Posted February 5, 2014

Arlington Echo Rain Barrel Installation, Painting and Maintenance Instructions

Arlington Echo Rain Barrel Installation, Painting and Maintenance Instructions

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Posted February 5, 2014

Arlington Echo Rain Barrel Sign

A rain barrel sign that is part of Arlington Echo’s “Rooftop to River” walk. This is the one that Cecelia liked! I have an editable version, but I am checking for permission to edit before I send it out.

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Posted February 5, 2014

Flyer for Annapolis Rain Barrel Sale

This is kind of like a “coupon” from KB True Value.

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Posted February 5, 2014

Rain Barrels: A Way of Collecting & Using Rain Water

An informational rain barrel guide from University of Minnesota Extension.

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Posted February 4, 2014

Poroject Management Plan

Fill out this plan with an approximate timeline of your capstone project. Turn it in with your Capstone Proposal.

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Posted February 4, 2014

Capstone Budget Sheet

Capstone budget sheet. Please fill out one per person (tool).

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Posted February 4, 2014

Speaker Contact List

The contact information for our guest speakers and experts.

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Posted February 4, 2014

Snohomish County Pet Waste Campaign Text Form

Final report on Snohomish County Pet Waste Campaign in text form.

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Posted February 4, 2014

Snohomish County Pet Waste Campaign

A powerpoint of a very thorough pet waste campaign chock full of example tools.

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Posted February 4, 2014

Alachua County Scoop the Poop Campaign

Alachua County Scoop the Poop Campaign

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Posted February 4, 2014

Getting Your Feet Wet

A general social marketing campaign in Arlington, VA, along with their successes and failures.

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Posted February 3, 2014

When it rains, it pours

Rainwater Harvesting campaign in Los Angeles.

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Posted February 3, 2014

A collection of Case Studies

A general overview of social marketing with short summaries of several pet waste studies from around the nation.

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Posted February 3, 2014

The effect of sign prompts on encouraging dog owners to pick pick up dog- droppings

A short summary of a case study based in Chicago and how effective their use of sign prompts was in getting people to pick up after their pets.

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Posted February 3, 2014

Pacific Shellfish Institute Pet Waste Program

A little bit about a pet waste education program in Puget Sound.

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Posted February 3, 2014

Scoop the Poop!

A summary of a pet waste behavior change program in Austin, Texas.

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Posted February 3, 2014

Hillsborough County Pet Waste Research

A comprehensive pet waste behavior change program from Florida.

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Posted January 31, 2014

Capstone Project Plan

Project Management plan template for Behavior Change projects.

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Posted January 31, 2014

Project Plan

Blank project plan for RainScaping projects.

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Posted January 31, 2014

Capstone Budget

Excel sheet for RainScaping capstone budget form.

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Posted January 31, 2014

Proposal Expectations

Jennifer and Lara’s presentation on what is expected for your capstone proposal.

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Posted January 31, 2014

Rain Barrel Survey Results

The results from the Galesville group’s baseline and barrier/benefit surveys.

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Posted January 31, 2014

Fertilizer Survey Results

Results from the (formerly) fertilizer group’s baseline surveys.

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Posted January 31, 2014

Homework

Homework assignment for session 9 (behavior change groups only).

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Posted January 31, 2014

Behavior Change Tools Presentation

Suzanne’s presentation on the baseline and barrier/benefit results of the surveys, along with positioning statements, goal setting and the first steps to developing a behavior change plan.

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Posted January 31, 2014

Agenda

Agenda

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Posted January 31, 2014

Speaker Contact List

A list of our guest experts that helped with the Behavior Change groups.

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Posted January 31, 2014

The Fun Theory

The Fun Theory of behavior change.

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Posted January 31, 2014

Social Marketing for Small Watershed Organizations

A presentation by Erin Ling introducing the basics of CBSM and outlining the different tools and when to use them.

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Posted January 31, 2014

International Social Marketing Association

If you choose to become a member, this site has lots of resources and webinars about social marketing.

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Posted January 31, 2014

Social Marketing Services

The website of one of the leading experts on Social Marketing, Nancy Lee.

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Posted January 31, 2014

Fostering Sustainable Behavior: Developing Strategies

A chapter from Doug McKenzie-Mohr’s book about developing your social marketing strategy and the different tools you could use. The rest of the website has a case-study archive and lots of other helpful tools for getting a handle on social marketing.

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Posted January 30, 2014

City of Lincoln: Rain Barrels

An example of a many-pronged approach to a rain barrel campaign encompassed in one website.

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Posted January 30, 2014

The Art and Science of Rain Barrels: A Service Learning Approach to Youth Watershed Action

A case study of rain barrel distribution using students.

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Posted January 30, 2014

Region of Waterloo’s Rain Barrel Distribution Program

Summary of a Canadian rain barrel distribution program.

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Posted January 30, 2014

Nine Mile Run Rain Barrel Initiative

A 2005 Case Study of rain barrel distribution in Pennsylvania.

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Posted January 30, 2014

Florida Friendly Fertilizing

Another case study from Florida!

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Posted January 30, 2014

Chesapeake Club Campaign Summary

A more detailed, text-based summary of the “Save the Crabs- Then Eat ‘Em” campaign.

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Posted January 30, 2014

Chesapeake Club Campaign Powerpoint

A powerpoint presentation summarizing the campaign and 2005 results of their campaign. This presentation includes graphics of the specific ads that they used.

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Posted January 30, 2014

Bert the Salmon: Promoting Natural Lawn Care in the Seattle Area

A case study from Seattle about using greener landscape practices.

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Posted January 30, 2014

Reducing Fertilizer Use & Increasing the Use of Slow-Release Fertilizer

A case study on reducing fertilizer use in Southwest Florida conducted by McKenzie-Mohr & Associates.

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Posted January 30, 2014

Crystal River/Kings Bay & Rainbow River

A summary of barriers/benefits and a case study campaign from the Southwest Florida Management District. Read the section on fertilizer (p.3-8).

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Posted January 30, 2014

Recommendations of the Expert Panel to Define Removal Rates for Urban Nutrient Management

Some background on fertilizer use, regulations, and outreach in the Chesapeake Bay area. Please read sections 3 and 4.7.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Transcribed Notes from the posters and post-its

A copy of Denice’s notes of our discussion.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Sustainable Lawn Care

Lesley Riddle’s presentation on sustainable lawn care.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Sustainable Lawn Care

Lesley Riddle’s presentation on sustainable lawn care.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Leaves are a Pain in the Drain

The Leaf Squad’s presentation on their Fall 2013 behavior change program targeting leaves in Ward 1 Annapolis.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Leaves are a Pain in the Drain

The Leaf Squad’s presentation on their Fall 2013 behavior change program targeting leaves in Ward 1 Annapolis.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Agenda and Homework

The agenda and homework assignment from Session 7.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Speaker Contact Information

Contact information for the guest speakers and presenters.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Speaker Contact Information

Contact information for the guest speakers and presenters.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Energy Efficiency for Existing Homes

Peter Van Buren’s presentation from TerraLogos Energy Group on energy efficiency in the home.

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Energy Efficiency for Existing Homes

Peter Van Buren’s presentation from TerraLogos Energy Group on energy efficiency in the home.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Solar 101: A crash course to going solar in Maryland

Ken Stadlin’s presentation on solar power in Maryland and what it would take to get solar for your own home.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Solar 101: A crash course to going solar in Maryland

Ken Stadlin’s presentation on solar power in Maryland and what it would take to get solar for your own home.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Reducing Pollution With Solar Power

Rusty Gowland’s presentation on ways that one can incorporate the use of solar power into their every day life.

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Reducing Pollution With Solar Power

Rusty Gowland’s presentation on ways that one can incorporate the use of solar power into their every day life.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Effect of Anionic and Non-ionic Surfactants on Activated Sludge Oxygen Uptake Rate and Nitrification

Part 2 of Rich Piluk’s presentation on septic systems.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Effect of Anionic and Non-ionic Surfactants on Activated Sludge Oxygen Uptake Rate and Nitrification

Part 2 of Rich Piluk’s presentation on septic systems.

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Posted January 15, 2014

To Nitrogen and Beyond

Part 1 of Rich Piluk’s presentation on septic systems.

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Posted January 15, 2014

To Nitrogen and Beyond

Part 1 of Rich Piluk’s presentation on septic systems.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Video of Dr. Sally Hornor’s presentation

A video of Dr. Sally Hornor’s presentation about Operation Clearwater: Monitoring Bacterial Water Quality.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Video of Dr. Sally Hornor’s presentation

A video of Dr. Sally Hornor’s presentation about Operation Clearwater: Monitoring Bacterial Water Quality.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Renewable Energy for Homes

A video of Master Watershed Stewards Rusty Gowland and Carolyn Ricketts, and Ken Stadlin of Kenergy Solar talking about the possibilities of using wind and solar power in the home.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Renewable Energy for Homes

A video of Master Watershed Stewards Rusty Gowland and Carolyn Ricketts, and Ken Stadlin of Kenergy Solar talking about the possibilities of using wind and solar power in the home.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Operation Clearwater: Monitoring Bacterial Water Quality

Dr. Sally Hornor’s presentation on water quality monitoring and the possible causes of and solutions to bacterial contamination in our waterways.

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Posted January 15, 2014

Operation Clearwater: Monitoring Bacterial Water Quality

Dr. Sally Hornor’s presentation on water quality monitoring and the possible causes of and solutions to bacterial contamination in our waterways.

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Posted January 10, 2014

Resources to Support Social Marketing Campaigns

A brief list of resources, case studies and tools for Community Based Social Marketing. More resources are available upon request.

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Resources to Support Social Marketing Campaigns

A brief list of resources, case studies and tools for Community Based Social Marketing. More resources are available upon request.

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Posted January 10, 2014

Worksheets for choosing a behavior and target audience

Revised worksheets designed by Nancy Lee for ranking and choosing target behaviors and audiences.

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Worksheets for choosing a behavior and target audience

Revised worksheets designed by Nancy Lee for ranking and choosing target behaviors and audiences.

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Posted January 10, 2014

Community Behavior Change Cheat Sheet

A quick reference guide to designing and implementing a behavior change program.

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Community Behavior Change Cheat Sheet

A quick reference guide to designing and implementing a behavior change program.

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Posted January 10, 2014

Survey Introduction and Best Practices

A list of good survey techniques and a script to use when going door to door.

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Survey Introduction and Best Practices

A list of good survey techniques and a script to use when going door to door.

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Posted January 10, 2014

Agenda and Homework

Agenda for Session 6b and HOMEWORK assignment. Homework is due by January 23.

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Posted January 10, 2014

Speaker Contact List

Contact information for our guest experts Steve Raabe, Jackie Takacs, and Krisztian Varsa.

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Speaker Contact List

Contact information for our guest experts Steve Raabe, Jackie Takacs, and Krisztian Varsa.

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Posted January 10, 2014

Video of Suzanne’s Presentation

Video of Suzanne’s presentation overviewing the first 3 steps to a behavior change program and good surveying techniques.

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Video of Suzanne’s Presentation

Video of Suzanne’s presentation overviewing the first 3 steps to a behavior change program and good surveying techniques.

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Posted January 10, 2014

Video of Steve Raabe’s presentation

Video of Steve Raabe’s presentation on the public’s attitudes and perceptions about environmental issues and an introduction to social marketing. Some of the slides on the video do not have all the graphics. See uploaded slides for the full picture!

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Posted January 10, 2014

Video of Steve Raabe’s presentation

Video of Steve Raabe’s presentation on the public’s attitudes and perceptions about environmental issues and an introduction to social marketing. Some of the slides on the video do not have all the graphics. See uploaded slides for the full picture!

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Posted January 10, 2014

Beyond Awareness: Moving Communities to Action

Suzanne’s presentation overviewing the first 3 steps to a behavior change program and good surveying techniques.

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Beyond Awareness: Moving Communities to Action

Suzanne’s presentation overviewing the first 3 steps to a behavior change program and good surveying techniques.

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Posted January 10, 2014

Behavior Change I: Reducing Pollution Engaging the Public in Stewardship

Steve Raabe’s presentation on the public’s attitudes and perceptions about environmental issues and an introduction to social marketing.

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Posted January 10, 2014

Behavior Change I: Reducing Pollution Engaging the Public in Stewardship

Steve Raabe’s presentation on the public’s attitudes and perceptions about environmental issues and an introduction to social marketing.

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Posted January 8, 2014

Speaker Contact Information

Contact information for our guest presenters: Grace Schneider and Matt Rhoderick.

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Speaker Contact Information

Contact information for our guest presenters: Grace Schneider and Matt Rhoderick.

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Agenda

Agenda for Rainscaping Session 6, held on 1/7/14.

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Native Plants List

A list of tried and true native plants suggested to WSA by Grace and Matt.

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Native Plants List

A list of tried and true native plants suggested to WSA by Grace and Matt.

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Native Plants Presentation

Slides from Matt and Grace’s presentation on MD native plants.

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Native Plants Presentation

Slides from Matt and Grace’s presentation on MD native plants.

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Plants, Plants, and more PLANTS

A video of the presentation given by Grace Schneider and Matt Rhoderick of McHale Landscape Design Inc.on 1/7/14.

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Plants, Plants, and more PLANTS

A video of the presentation given by Grace Schneider and Matt Rhoderick of McHale Landscape Design Inc.on 1/7/14.

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Video of Jennifer’s Presentation

A video of the presentation that Jennifer gave in class on 1/7/14. This presentation covers how to make a planting design and use a graphic scale and circle template.

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Video of Jennifer’s Presentation

A video of the presentation that Jennifer gave in class on 1/7/14. This presentation covers how to make a planting design and use a graphic scale and circle template.

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Grants and Other Funding Sources

A list of some of the possible grants and loans for which Stewards could apply.

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Organizational Identity Facilitation Slides

A copy of the presentation used by Managance to help guide our 9/20/13 Organizational Identity discussion.

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WSA Organizational Identity Notes

Notes from our Septemeber 20th meeting to discuss the Organizational Identity of WSA. This includes ideas about our Mission, goals, core values, core beliefs, core competencies and customers.

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Presentation of Market Analysis Data

A pdf presentation of the raw market analysis data collected by WSA and Managance.

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Report of Raw Market Analysis Data

A report, compiled my WSA and Managance, detailing the raw information gathered for WSA market analysis.

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Posted December 2, 2013

Magnet

Image of magnet that could be used as an incentive for people to sign a leaf care pledge.

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Final Email Header

A header to use in electronic communications about the leaf program.

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Final Leaf Doorhangers

The final copy of the doorhanger designed for leaf campaigns. Contact WSA for an editable version.

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Project Management Powerpoint

Bonnie and Christina’s Powerpoint presentation on Project Management.

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GIS Part 2 Presentation

The second part of Lara’s presentation on GIS. This presentation includes come more advanced functions of the program.

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Funding Part 2

A video with most of Tara Baker’s presentation on CBT grant funding, along with a panel discussion with all speakers. A copy of Tara’s slides can be found in this folder.

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Funding Part 1

A video of the first 3 funding presentations. This video includes Lara’s presentation, Rusty’s presentation and the funding plan of our staff capstone group. It also includes the very beginning of Tara Baker’s presentation.

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Agenda

The agenda for Session 5: Funding and GIS Part 2

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Speaker Contact List

Contact Information for our Funding guest speakers, Tara Baker and Rusty Gowland.

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Grants and Other Funding Sources

A list of some of the possible grants and loans for which Stewards could apply.

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Street Tree Initiative

Information on a Street Tree program run by AA County Department of Inspections and Permits. Contact Bud Reaves for information about getting free trees!

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Trees are the Answer

Lara’s presentation on the ways that she has gone about funding many of her projects as a Steward.

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YOUR Neighborhood Assessment

Some questions to be answered with GIS that will help you conduct your Neighborhood Site Assessment. It is recommended that you answer these questions before doing your physical assessment.

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GIS Advanced Exercises

Three more practical exercises using Anne Arundel County’s online GIS application. If you missed this class, please complete exercises 1 and 2 for homework and submit them to Chase via email if possible.

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GIS Presentation Part 2

The second part of Lara’s presentation on WERS GIS. This presentation covers the more advanced topics of saving your work, creating a buffer, and calculating percent impervious. She also goes over completing the online restoration activity completion form.

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CBT Grants Presentation

Tara Baker’s presentation on relevant grants that the Chesapeake Bay Trust offers, how to apply for them, and what will make your application stand out.

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Restoration Grant RFP

RFP for the CBT Restoration Grant

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Mini Grant Example

A sample CBT mini-grant narrative.

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Community Engagement Mini Grant RFP

The RFP for CBT’s Community Engagement Mini-Grant.

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Posted November 14, 2013

Project Management Presentation

A video recording of the presentation on Project Management.

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GIS Part 1

A video recording of GIS lesson 1.

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Capstone Action Report Template

A template of the report that you will turn in to WSA a few times throughout your project.

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Capstone Plan Template for Rainscaping

A plan template of milestones and actions that may need to be taken in order to complete a successful RainScaping project.

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Project Planning Tips

Some tips on how to plan your project before, during, and after.

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Speaker Contact Information

The contact information of our guest presenters.

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Agenda

The agenda for session 4.

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GIS practice questions

Some exercises to help you practice your GIS skills, including some helpful exercises for your Community Assessment.

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Sit-out Excercises

Some step-by-step exercises to help you through some GIS basics.

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GIS Cheat Sheet

A go-to reference of WERS GIS features.

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GIS Presentation

Lara’s powerpoint presentation on the basics of using Anne Arundel County’s online GIS resource.

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Soil

Suzanne’s presentation on soils.

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Neighborhood and Residential Site Assessment

Presentation on Neighborhood and residential site assessments.

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Hot Spot Identification Sheet

An appendix to the NSA forms to help identify hot spots.

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CWP Neighborhood Assessment Manual

The Center for Watershed Protection’s manual on how to conduct a Neighborhood Source Assessment.

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Speaker Contact Information

Contact Information for all of our wonderful presenters, speakers, and partners for Session 3.

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Maryland Watershed Audit of Stormwater BMPs: Part 3

Part 3 of Richard Klein’s Presentation

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Maryland Watershed Audit of Stormwater BMPs: Part 2

Part 2 of Richard Klein’s presentation.

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Session 3 Agenda

The agenda from the Field Intensive.

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Homework and Resource Links

The homework assignments due from Session 3 and a list of other resources.

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Video of Richard Klein’s Presentation

Stormwater BMPs

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Stormwater Pond Fact Sheet

A short explanation of stormwater ponds.

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Infiltration Trench Fact Sheet

A short explanation of infiltration trenches.

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Rain Garden Fact Sheet

A simple explanation of rain gardens.

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Anatomy of a Rain Garden

A diagram of a rain garden.

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Soil Health Testing

A guide to testing the health of soils.

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Sammis Soil Texture Analysis

A simple method to estimate the percent sand silt and clay in a soil and determine it texture.

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Hydrologic Soil Groups

A diagram of the way water interacts with soils.

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Soil Presentation

Lesley Riddle’s presentation on soils.

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Sample Maintenance Schedule

A sample plan for the maintenance of a Rain Garden.

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WSA Monitoring Sheet

Rain Garden Monitoring Checklist

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Maryland Watershed Audit of Stormwater BMPs: Part 1

Richard Klein’s Presentation: Part 1

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Neighborhood Source Assessment

A form to use when doing a neighborhood assessment to identify possible pollution reduction, rainscaping techniques, hot spots, pervious area, and storm drain issues.

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Posted October 30, 2013

RainScaping Slideshow

A slideshow template for RainScaping groups.

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Behavior Change Slideshow

A template slideshow for Behavior Change groups.

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Homework

The HW assignment from Session 2

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Twin Harbors Community Assessment

A full report by Master Watershed Steward, Juliet Page, on the community assessment of Twin Harbors.

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WSA Directory Log In Instructions

Directions on how to log in to and manage your WSA Directory account.

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Introduction to the Chesapeake Network

Some basic instructions on how and why to use the features of the Chesapeake Network.

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Stormwater Tour

Stormwater Tour Route and Information

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Field Intensive Sneak Peek

A draft of the agenda for Session 3’s Field Intensive.

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Course Learning Objectives

The learning objectives for the overall course, as well as the individual tracks.

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Homework 1

Practice utilizing the Chesapeake Network and website directory

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Agenda

The agenda for session 1

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Julie’s Leaf Tools

Behavior change tools for leaf care.

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