November 2021 - Issue #95
Project Update: Fishable and Swimmable Goals in the Delaware River Basin
The William Penn Foundation provides extensive funding for protection and restoration activities in the four-state Delaware River Basin towards the long term goal of ensuring all 25,000+ miles of stream are fishable and swimmable.
CWPA Member Spotlight: Opti Presents "Maryland Stream Restoration Project Delivers on Multiple Fronts"
Effective stream and floodplain restoration takes patience and persistence. But sometimes results exceed expectations. The Bacon Ridge Branch Stream Restoration Project, led by GreenVest LLC, succeeded not only in reestablishing the connection between a deeply incised streambed and its surrounding floodplain but also in restoring historic wetland hydrology and reviving groundwater recharge in the area.
CWP Staff Profile: Meet Alexandria Wilkins
Marlyn Argueta interviews Alexandria Wilkins, CWP's newest Watershed Planner.
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How did you get started working on watersheds?
I pursued a career in water resources because water is an awesome substance and a necessary resource that society depends. There are many challenges that need to be addressed and problems that need to be solved in this field, and I’m pleased to be a part of that process at the Center for Watershed Protection.

What is your favorite part about working for the Center?
I still have a lot to learn about working for the Center having only joined the team in late October 25th, but, so far, my favorite part is the research aspect of the work that we do.

Now for the silly questions. At which store would you like to max-out your credit card?
First, I want to say that I would not like to max-out my credit card – just as a matter of principle. I could easily spend a ton of money buying stuff for my kitchen (e.g., Le Creuset, Cuisinart, etc.). I’d have so many sheet pans!
 
What was your favorite TV show when growing up?
Rugrats
 
What is your favorite river?
The Madison River in Montana, which is one of the headwater tributaries of the Missouri River.
 
If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would buy?
I’m currently in need of a new mattress and bedframe, so why not start there.

What do you want to make sure you do before you die?
Own some land, farm a little, and see more of the world.
CWP News
New Tool from FEMA Provides Access to Hazus-Related Products
Hazus, FEMA’s loss estimation software, provides standardized tools and data for estimating risk from hazards. It also provides information on physical damage, economic impacts, social impacts and cost effectiveness. FEMA has released the Hazus Loss Library, an online collection of risk assessment information for planners and emergency managers to search, view and download Hazus-generated risk information. The Hazus Loss Library is a collection of products that includes modeling for flood, hurricane, earthquake and tsunami events across the country.


Opti Webinar: 5 Steps to Successful Continuous Surface Water Monitoring
January 19, 2022
Join In-Situ Application Development Manager and surface water expert Kerry Caslow for a deep dive on all aspects of continuous monitoring for water quality and water level. 
If you’ve wondered whether your sites are suitable for continuous data collection, or have specific questions about streamgaging, equipment, or telemetry, now is your chance to ask.
Recommended for water monitoring professionals and anyone interested in collecting continuous, high-quality surface water data.

2022 National Watershed and Stormwater Conference Abstract Extension
Due to the overwhelming response and interest in our 2022 National Conference, we are now accepting abstracts from those interested in presenting until January 12th, 2022. We recommend and submitting your abstracts before the new year. The Conference will take place Tuesday, April 26th – Friday, April 29th, 2022, in St. Petersburg, FL.

2022 Watershed and Stormwater Webcast Series Announced
Since 2009, the Center has been providing high quality webcasts for stormwater and watershed professionals. In that timespan, an estimated 22,000 professionals have participated in the Center’s webcasts. CWPA members can view past webcasts for free.Check out the 2022 schedule and purchase the package below.


Upcoming Events
2021 Lunch and Learn Series (CWPA MEMBERS ONLY)
Next Webcasts:
  • Underwood & Associates, Inc. Presentation
  • Chris Becraft Presents “Nature-based solutions”
  • December 16th, 2021 at 1:00 PM
  • PaveDrain Presentation
  • Aaron Fisher Presents "Permeable Articulating Concrete Blocks (P-ACB) for Stormwater Management
  • January 6th, 2022 at 12:00 PM
  • Underwood & Associates, Inc. Presentation
  • Chris Becraft will discuss the many applications where tidal flooding and dry weather flooding can be mitigated using WaStop check valves, and basement flooding eliminated with WaBack check valve chamber.
  • January 13th, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Webcast 10: Watershed Based Planning Tools & Techniques
December 8th, 2021, 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST
St. John is one of three main Caribbean islands that make up the US Virgin Islands (USVI) archipelago. Within the past 30 years, the Coral Bay Watershed (on the island’s east side) experienced close to 80% growth, making it the fastest growing area in the USVI. Coral Bay Coral Bay Community Council (CBCC) has lead watershed management efforts in the community since the first watershed management plan was developed in 2008. Back-to-back hurricanes that hit Coral Bay in 2017 caused extensive damage which not only destroyed infrastructure but also altered the landscape. The 2020 watershed management plan update is focused on understanding the impacts of the 2017 hurricanes from a water quality perspective by utilizing an innovative approach of analyzing vegetation patterns before and after the hurricanes with the Watershed Treatment Model (WTM), and completing an intensive pollutant loading analysis to prioritize restoration efforts in key subwatershed areas of Coral Bay. This webcast will discuss the current planning efforts and update attendees on the tools developed and progress to further improve watershed health in Coral Bay from a community and environmental projects-based perspective.

Speakers: Andres Torizzo from Watershed Consulting Associates, LLC and Rachel McKinley from Coral Bay Community Council

AbTech's Stormwater Purification & Treatment Webinar
December 9th, 2021, 3:00 PM EST
Join an exciting webinar on December 9th hosted by AbTech Industries and the Center for Watershed Protection. The presentation will provide details about the innovative enterprise of a strategic service delivery model, called Stormwater as a Service (SwaaS). The SwaaS model facilitates increased asset efficiency through total program service, including regulatory compliance, inventory, and document digitization. In this presentation you will learn about the challenges stormwater compliance brings and how SIG, through their SwaaS platform and its portfolio providers can be a resource fora comprehensive solution to the stormwater challenges that municipal, private, and commercial entities face.

2022 Webcast 1: Stream Restoration and Beavers
January 26th, 2022, 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST
This is a webcast for those interested in creating ecologically functional, resilient, and cost-efficient projects. Participants will learn how to incorporate sustainable strategies, methods, and techniques into project site analysis, design, and construction/long term site integrity. Participants will learn how to realize tremendous overall cost savings with increased ecological uplift in their designs, including those provided by the North American beaver, to create long term positive ecological feedback loops in their projects. The speakers will share their approaches to ecological restoration design and construction, particularly the philosophies and techniques that differ from conventional/traditional engineering methods.

Speakers: Scott McGill from Ecotone Inc. and Bob Boucher from the Milwaukee Riverkeeper

Ecotone's BeaverCON 2022
March 8th - 10th, 2022
Inspired by, and building on others' endeavors, BeaverCON brings to light much of the cutting edge research showing how beaver provide necessary ecological recovery, assist with restoring threatened and endangered species, improve water quality, and provide important adaptations to climate change. 

2022 National Watershed and Stormwater Conference
April 25th - 28th, 2022
Join us in St. Pete, Florida
Learning Links
The Center for Watershed Protection | www.cwp.org