March 2023 - Issue #103
Project Update: Tracking Progress on the Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan
The Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) recently released a progress report on the Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan (CWIP) 2022-2023 Milestones.
CWP Board Profile: Meet Alan Vicory
Marlyn Argueta interviews Alan Vicory, CWP's Board President.

Why did volunteering on the CWP Board of Directors interest you?
I am retired from a long career in watershed management; a major basin, the Ohio River Basin.

What is your favorite part about with the Center?
My favorite part about working with the Center is the great colleagues on the Board and the awesome staff.

At which store would you like to max-out your credit card?
Any golf store

Which sea creature is your favorite?
Dolphins

What’s your favorite river?
La Belle Riviere! (The Ohio River)

What's the strangest talent you have?
I can perfectly fold a form fitted sheet.

What do you want to make sure you do before you die?
Visit the Holy Lands
CWPA Member Spotlight: In-Situ offers informed perspectives on water monitoring
In parts two and three of her blog series on sonde deployment, In-Situ Application Development Manager for Surface Water Kerry Caslow walks readers through the process of installing continuous monitoring equipment at two different sites in the Eastern U.S.
CWPA Member Spotlight: Sanborn
Sanborn has been in the mapping business for more than 150 years and offers complete geospatial products and services. The company has four complementary Divisions - Mapping, Applied Geographics, Onsite Services (staff augmentation), and Content sales - that can meet the geospatial needs of the watershed protection community. We collect lidar, oblique and ortho imagery to create maps of elevation, hydrography, land cover, tree canopy, impervious surfaces, 3D buildings, and more. We map demographics and socio-economic data for planning, risk management, and equity analysis. We create GIS dashboards that integrate sensor and weather data for flood prediction and visualization, or measure flood impact, such as FloodSMART, a prototype we built for the State of Texas. And we’re prepared to help you access the federal funding you need through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. You can email our team directly anytime to get answers to your geospatial questions or learn about the federal funding programs we are tracking.
CWP News
Five Reasons to Join Us in San Diego
San Diego is a major city in Southern California and is one of America’s most popular tourist destinations. San Diego is famous for beautiful beaches, great weather, tasty brewery scene, and countless outdoor activities. If you’ve been to one of our events before you know that you are in for a unique and gratifying experience.
Catch us at the 2023 Ohio Stormwater Conference!
CWP will be attending the Ohio Stormwater Conference in Sandusky, OH on May 10-12. Greg Hoffmann will be presenting on Thursday, 5/11, about CWP’s Southeast Michigan project assessing Green Infrastructure Opportunities for Coastal Resilience.
See you at the 2023 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress!
Come hear Center staff speak at the EWRI Congress in Henderson, NV May 21-25, 2023. Carol will presenting Wednesday on “Environmental Regulations in the District of Columbia” and “Lessons Learned from GI Workforce Development Training”.
CWP in the news: Can the age-old use of biochar help solve modern pollution problems?
Biochar, created from an ancient practice that turns organic waste into a charcoal-like substance, is getting a closer look for its potential to help address modern-day problems such as climate change and nutrient-laden runoff.
Meet the New CWC Instructors!
The Center for Watershed Protection expanded the Clean Water Certificate (CWC) training program in 2021 by training qualified individuals from workforce development organizations, community colleges, and existing green infrastructure employers to teach the CWC training program in their communities.

Upcoming Events
2023 National Watershed and Stormwater Conference
April 24th - 27th, 2023
Join us in San Diego, California

2023 Webcast 4: Realistic Restoration Targets in Urban Areas
May 24th, 2023, 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST
Description: Urban streams experience high stormwater runoff volumes which carry pollutants from roads, lawns and commercial areas. Local governments are required to improve water quality and address impaired biological conditions. Traditional stream restoration methods have been shown to be successful at stabilizing streams, but not at improving water quality or recovering biological resources. In this presentation, Fairfax County Stormwater staff will discuss how regulatory drivers shape outcomes, our current efforts attempting to set realistic goals, adapt restoration methods to protect higher functioning reaches and improve those that are impaired, and establishment of rigorous monitoring programs to measure outcomes.

Speakers: Charles Smith and Jonathan Witt from Fairfax County Stormwater Planning Division

2023 Ag & Watershed Symposium
October 18th - 19th, 2023
Join us in Fulton, Maryland
Learning Links
The Center for Watershed Protection | www.cwp.org