March 2018 - Issue #73
Project Update: Technical Support for Agricultural BMPs in the Mississippi River Basin
The Center recently wrapped up work funded by the Walton Family Foundation to advance and inform the concept of a “common measure” for agricultural best management practices in the Mississippi River Basin.
Staff Profile: Meet Bill
Marlyn Argueta interviews Bill Stack, Deputy Director of Programs at the Center.

How did you get started working on watersheds?
I got into this line of work because of my reverence for the natural environment that I have had all my life.

What is your favorite part about working for the Center?
I love working for the Center because the projects are interesting and important in advancing the state of our art. Also, I enjoy working with such a talented dedicated team and will forever cherish the interpersonal relationships I have developed.

Now for the silly questions. At which store would you like to max-out your credit card?
The Wine Bin (Note: this is a local liquor store in which CWP use to have an office above!)

What was your favorite TV show when growing up?
The 3 Stooges

Choose a movie title for the story of your life. 
Nature Boy

Which sea creature is your favorite?
Chessie

What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?   
Read

What is your favorite river?
Potomac
 
What’s the strangest talent you have? 
I am a dog whisperer
 
If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? 
To fly
 
If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would buy?
A new guitar
 
What do you want to make sure you do before you die?
Become a musician.
CWP News
New Case Studies on Conservation Design and Smart Growth
Blog from Randall Arendt, landscape planner, site designer, author, lecturer, and an advocate of “conservation planning.”

The case studies listed describe and illustrate residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments that are notable for their innovative features, such as compact design enabling more land to be conserved for infiltration and recharge.

Top Three Reasons YOU Should Attend the National Watershed and Stormwater Conference in April
Blog from Chris Swann, Watershed Planner/CIO at the Center

On April 10, 2018, we expect more than 500 practitioners, regulators, water and sewer authorities and stormwater managers to attend the Watershed and Stormwater Conference. Why should YOU attend? Here are three big reasons.

Upcoming Events
April 10th, 2018

Next Gen Watershed Protection: Fresh Ideas for Funding and Management
Registration for our 2018 conference is now open!

March 21st, 2018, 1-2:30 PM EST

In this webcast we will look how some communities have responded to the increased need to document BMP performance and present case studies of monitoring design and results.

May 16th, 2018, 1-2:30 PM EST

This webcast will cover design, installation, and maintenance considerations with bioretention, and look at changes that can help this practice address things like habitat and water quality


The Center for Watershed Protection |  www.cwp.org

The Center would like to acknowledge the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. for their support of our work.