Center for Watershed Protection

06/02/2026

Join our staff at the ballpark on Saturday to cheer on the Chesapeake Baysox vs. the Altoona Curve! Tickets for this event are only $20 and a portion of your ticket purchase directly supports us. We encourage you to invite your friends, family, and colleagues to join in on the fun.

Get your tickets through the QR or the link here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Centerfor371

06/01/2026

Our National Watershed Research Network has compiled a collection of 12 case studies of “early adopter” communities who are forging ahead with adaptive implementation of stormwater resilience strategies. These local case studies can help stormwater managers in cities and towns across the country by providing concrete examples, practical details, and advice to inspire action and innovation.

The case studies can be accessed here:

A Collection of Local Case Studies

05/29/2026

The latest 'Runoff Rundown' is now available! Our newsletter is filled with project updates, blogs, calendar of events and much more. Read it and let us know what you think! https://conta.cc/49bqYye

05/28/2026

Thousands of horseshoe crabs have begun landing on Maryland’s shores for what is believed to be the world’s oldest wildlife migration. Dating back an estimated 350 million years, the annual spawning occurs from May through July, peaking with high tides on or around the full and new moons in June. Read more: https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2026/05/19/horseshoe-crab-spawning-migration-arriving-in-maryland-2/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR6vo1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzaXE1Q2ZFOEd4TU5JTUF4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnifjEK9I8BNFizl8LqtdoZuKbSj1xUwVaR4rQM8vKnMTOyomUNOtDbEkJy2_aem_2K4hnvquwDipR1h5ieI5RQ

Horseshoe Crab Spawning Migration Arriving in Maryland May 19, 2026 Photo: “Horseshoe Crab Family Gathering” by W***y Conley, submitted to the 2023 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. Thousands of horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) have started landing on Maryland’s shores this spring for what is be...

05/27/2026

Members of the CWPA can join us for a free Lunch & Learn next Thursday 6/4/26 at 1:00PM ET. Join Stacey Isaac Berahzer and Elizabeth Jurado from IB Environmental as they present “The 50-Year Forecast: Navigating Stormwater Finance & Affordability”

This webinar will demonstrate how shifting definitions of income and boundaries can fundamentally change our understanding of equity. Attendees will learn how to use these data insights to design affordability programs that protect vulnerable populations, satisfy elected officials, and finally secure the funding necessary for effective stormwater management.

Not a member yet? Join here: https://www.cwp.org/membership.php

05/26/2026

In an ideal world, PFAS chemicals would not exist. A second-best option would be to detect and treat PFAS before it could ever contaminate water. Researchers have created a device that can detect PFAS in samples on-site quickly and efficiently. Read more here:

Pearlhill Technologies LLC and Boise State professor collaborate to create a device that can immediately detect PFAS in a water sample, and at a cost that – if manufactured at scale – could be produced at competitive pricing.

05/22/2026

Have you found yourself wishing you could talk to other producers who are using or considering conservation practices to improve their soil, land, and bottom lines? This free, virtual meet-up series is for producers who want to exchange ideas for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources, while protecting profitability. Learn more about 'Good Idea Shop Talks' here:

A meet-up series is for farmers who want to exchange ideas and advice for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources.

05/21/2026

Local governments are on the front lines of water quality management, and we know that balancing regulatory requirements with a tight budget is no small feat. At CWP, we are dedicated to making that job easier.

We invite your municipality to join our network of professionals committed to clean water and sustainable infrastructure. Our Local Government Memberships are designed to provide your team with the technical edge and practical tools needed to protect your community’s natural resources effectively. By becoming a member, your staff gains access to a wealth of exclusive benefits: https://www.cwp.org/membership.php

05/20/2026

Project examines what ‘thriving ag’ could look like in future. Read more here:

Farming in the Chesapeake Bay watershed is difficult. That’s in part because much of it takes place in the shadow of an urbanizing landscape, bringing to the farmer’s doorstep people

05/19/2026

What if your community could stop pollution before it ever reaches a waterway? 💧 Join us for a free webcast to see how EPA Region 2 communities are doing exactly that through their own public operations.

CWP's P2 Toolkit was built specifically for EPA Region 2 (NY, NJ, Indian Nations, PR, and USVI) and gives communities the tools to identify pollution sources, assess operations, and calculate real impact.

In this second webcast of the series, hear directly from three Region 2 communities putting P2 into practice and learn how your community can do the same.

✅ Free to attend
🌊 Real case studies from real communities
🛠️ Practical tools you can use right away
👉 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TiZ-jdKGSOyLS3eWrOUH1A