September 2019 - Issue #82
Project Update: Helping the City of Raleigh Advance Tree Conservation to Improve Air and Water Quality
The City Raleigh is one of the fastest growing urban areas in North Carolina with goals to develop with environmental protections to improve, and or, protect air and water quality. The City recognized the importance of the urban forest as an integral part to achieve these goals.
Staff Profile: Meet Jordan
Marlyn Argueta interviews staff member, Jordan Fox, Watershed & Stormwater Research Specialist.

How did you get started working on watersheds?
I have always been a science nerd. Originally, I thought I’d be a medical doctor, but after discovering my passion for the environment in college, I started as an intern for the Center in 2016 and have been working my way up ever since.

What is your favorite part about working for the Center?
My favorite part about working for the Center is the amazing, open, communicative work environment that allows me to learn from some of the best minds in the industry.

Now for the silly questions. At which store would you like to max-out your credit card?
Either REI or Sephora—the outdoors and skincare may not seem like they go together, but they’re two of my favorite things!

What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?
Either knitting or collecting rocks (depending on who you ask).

What is your favorite river?
The Jordan River in Israel is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been; one of my favorite travel moments was getting to raft along it.

Choose a movie title for the story of your life.
A Series of Highly Unfortunate Events Leading to Progressively Less Unfortunate Events

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose?
The ability to communicate with plants and animals!
CWP News
Save your spot for the 2020 National Watershed & Stormwater Conference!
From April 14th to 17th 2020, the Center will hold their annual Watershed and Stormwater Conference in Austin, TX to provide a forum for watershed and stormwater professionals throughout the nation to learn how to increase the resiliency of our communities in response to emerging and persistent threats to our water resources — from headwaters to coasts.

Chesapeake Bay Program Stream Restoration Credits: Moving Toward Functional Lift?
A blog from our Deputy Director of Programs, Bill Stack. He helped lead the effort in developing the Recommendations of the Expert Panel to Define Removal Rates for Individual Stream Restoration Projects with Tom Schueler of the Chesapeake Stormwater Network. The guidance was first published in 2013 with an update in 2014 after a 6-month “test drive.”

Upcoming Events
October 16th, 2019, 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST

Webcast 5: Monitoring for Stream Restoration and Green Infrastructure Practices
After a practice is installed, monitoring of the practice is necessary to assess their effectiveness and evaluate their pollutant removal efficiencies. Specific numeric goals in TMDLs and other regulations mean that documenting real-world performance has taken on an important role in the daily functions of the stormwater and watershed professional. 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.


October 30th, 2019, 4 :30 - 6:30 PM EST

CWP Happy Hour
We are hosting a Happy Hour for water professionals! Join us for conversation and networking. CWPA Members even receive a free drink on us. Located at Guinness Brewery 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227

November 20th, 2019, 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST

Webcast 6: Salt & Stormwater – The Salinization of Our Watersheds
The increase in sodium and chloride concentrations in fresh water in the United States is a major cause for concern. Salinization is degrading habitat for aquatic organisms and impacting large supplies of drinking water throughout the country. Research has found chloride concentrations of up to 25% of the concentration of seawater in streams of Maryland, New York, and New Hampshire during winters, and chloride concentrations remaining up to 100 times greater than unimpacted forest streams during summers. This webcast will look at some of the latest research on sodium and chlorides and explore ways to reduce its impact on our local aquatic ecosystems.


March 3rd-5th, 2020

BeaverCON 2020
Our partner, Ecotone Inc., invites you to learn the most effective beaver management practices to resolve beaver conflicts, improve water quality, and facilitate ecological restoration!

April 14th - 17th, 2020

2020 National Watershed and Stormwater Conference
Join us in Austin, Texas.
A big thank you to our newest CWPA members!

Susan K., Eric D., Stephanie L., Watershed Consulting Services, Prince Georges County, Kenneth T., City of Wichita, Bob B., Dan S., City of Richmond

National Conference Sponsor Spotlight
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.