Center for Watershed Protection

08/28/2026

Have you been considering membership with the Center for Watershed Protection but aren't sure whether it's the right fit for your organization? Choosing the right professional membership is an investment, and you want to be confident it will deliver real value. That's why we invite you to schedule a one-on-one conversation with our Director of Membership, Karen Titus. Message us for details!

08/27/2026

Can ‘digital twins’ help California manage its growing flood risk? UC Berkeley researchers are creating virtual simulations of the Lower Pajaro River Valley to better integrate ecology, climate change and social equity into flood management. Read more here:

UC Berkeley researchers are creating virtual simulations of the Lower Pajaro River Valley to better integrate ecology, climate change and social equity into flood management.

08/26/2026

From the American West to Europe, droughts are drying up rivers, fueling destructive fires and reshaping ecosystems. They are also changing the spread of infectious diseases, leading to surges in illnesses like cholera and West Nile virus around the world. Read more here:

As climate change drives more intense droughts, new research shows shrinking water supplies can give pathogens such as West Nile virus an edge.

08/20/2026

How an FIU researcher is turning agricultural waste into a solution for cleaner water. Read here:

Islam Ibrahim Hussein is transforming discarded rice husks into a sustainable material that could one day help remove contaminants from water.

08/14/2026

Tangled seaweed inspires one-size-fits-all cleaners for ocean microplastics. Read more here:

The superadhesive meshes can capture large and small microplastic particles, and are made from sustainable biopolymers.

08/13/2026

Members of the CWPA can join us for a free Lunch & Learn next Thursday 8/20/26 at 1:00PM ET. Join Patrick McMahon from Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. as he presents “Floodplain Management 101 for Stream and Wetland Restoration Professionals”

This presentation will introduce the National Flood Insurance Program framework and the role in design and permitting as it relates to the restoration of streams and wetlands.

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

08/12/2026

Rice researchers develop technology to clean salty wastewater while recovering valuable metals. Read more here:

A team led by Shihong Lin has shown that electrochemical ion pumping can be programmed to desalinate wastewater while selectively recovering dissolved metals such as copper.

08/11/2026

We’re looking for speakers for our upcoming national in San Antonio! Share your expertise at one of the nation's premier watershed and stormwater Conferences. Join colleagues from across the country at a three-day conference to exchange innovative ideas, practical solutions, lessons learned, and emerging research that are advancing watershed protection and resilient communities. More info here:https://www.cwp.org/docs/CWP_Call_for_Abstracts_2027.pdf

08/10/2026

Satellite mapping reveals global inequities in lake water quality: over one-third of lakes fail to meet good water quality standards. Read more here:

A recent study published in National Science Review has revealed global inequalities in lake water quality through the development of GlakeWQ, the first satellite–machine learning framework enabling consistent assessment across countries. Mapping 16,409 lakes in 145 countries, the framework sh...