Join Guest Speakers Barbara Gavin and Justin Shafer for this great webinar. Elizabeth River Project began implementing residential Best Management Practices (BMPs) for pollution reduction credit (nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment) in 2014 with funding from the City of Norfolk. These projects range from rain gardens and lawn care plans to living shorelines and riparian buffer […]
Join the George Washington Regional Commission and local partners to discuss the Plant Central Rappahannock Natives Campaign. Contact Kate Gibson for more information: gibson@gwregion.org Meeting Information: Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Learn More | Meeting options
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund grants often require grantees to complete and follow a quality assurance protection plan (QAPP). This webinar will cover all project types conducting data collection or analysis other than those conducting sample analysis in a lab or as part of fieldwork. The types of projects […]
While coastal wetlands provide essential benefits to our coastal communities, they are at serious risk from the impacts of climate change, land use development, and shoreline hardening. One coastal resilience strategy is to conserve upland areas to allow for coastal wetlands to migrate inland in the face of sea-level rise. In this webinar, attendees will […]
Over 10 million acres of Virginia's woods are privately owned. The Woods & Wildlife Conferences provide information, tools, and personal contacts to help private woodland owners keep their woods, and the wildlife that live in them, healthy and productive. A variety of topics are offered to appeal to owners of both small and large tracts, […]
The Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Program is working with the Rappahannock River Roundtable to host the Level I field training in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This course requires registration and participation in the online training sessions prior to the field training. The mission of the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Certification program is to develop a voluntary, […]
The frequency and severity of flood-inducing storms is projected to rise over the next several decades, placing a premium on the need to adapt now and better prepare communities for current and future impacts of climate change. The State Resilience Partnership, a network of organizations committed to support state planning and implementation efforts—convened by The Pew […]
It happens too often and in too many communities around the country: A responsible, environmentally conscious citizen takes the important step of converting her lawn to native plants, only to be reprimanded by her homeowners association for growing “weeds,” leaving stalks up for birds, or refusing to use pesticides. But even in an HOA, a […]
Join the Virginia Working Landscapes team for a conversation with social scientists from Virginia Tech and University of Maryland as we discuss ways in which social science can be used to learn from our communities to maximize conservation impact. With opportunities to: -Learn about local human dimensions research involving landowners, managers, and citizen scientists. -Help […]
The Rappahannock River Roundtable and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) are teaming up to host an informational meeting for prospective grantees interested in applying or partnering on an application to the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund. Please email info@rappahannockroundtable.org to register NFWF recently announced the request for proposals for the Small Watershed Grant program which […]
Efforts to reduce water pollution can also achieve hazard mitigation plan goals. This webinar will provide examples of how local planners have integrated water quality, such as Green Infrastructure, into their Hazard Mitigation Plans. The Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration is pleased to announce this webinar series exploring the vital connections and partnerships between planners and the health of […]
Join our partners at Tree Fredericksburg for their tree planting project on Saturday, March 19th from 9 am to noon at Great Oaks neighborhood. We will gather at 1001 Century Oak Drive about 8:50 am. We plant rain or shine. All tools will be provided including gloves and safety vests. We start promptly at 9 am […]
