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COLUMBIA RIVER TRANSBOUNDARY GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS SYMPOSIUM 2024

The Columbia River Treaty Modernization, Emerging Initiatives, and Public Governance in the Transboundary Columbia River Basin November 13th – 15th, 2024 Spokane, WA USA Please join us on November 13th – 15th 2024, for a gathering to engage residents of the international Columbia River Basin in public education and dialogue on transboundary issues and public […]

Stormwater Awareness Week: Raindrops to Rivers: Creating a Stormwater Storybook Adventure

November 13th 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Virtual/Online The City of Spokane, in collaboration with a local author and illustrator, launched an innovative project to create a children’s book series centered around water, stormwater, sewer, and wastewater education. This presentation will explore the development process, showcasing how the city partnered with creative talent to […]

Stormwater Awareness Week: WSDOT New Prioritization Mapping Tool

November 13th 1:00 – 2:00 PM LOCATION: Virtual/Online WSDOT developed a GIS-based stormwater retrofit prioritization web map to address priority focus areas identified by the Washington State Legislature for funding WSDOT stormwater retrofits, including salmon recovery and ecosystem health, reducing pollution, addressing health disparities, and cost-effectiveness. The prioritization incorporates input from tribes, federal, state, and […]

Stormwater Awareness Week: Western WA Stormwater Management Manual Overview

November 14th  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM LOCATION: Virtual/Online With the release of the 2024 Municipal Stormwater General Permits in July 2024, there is an updated 2024 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (SWMMWW). Phase I Permittees have until July 1, 2026 and Phase II Permittees have until June 30, 2027 to adopt the Ecology […]

Stormwater Awareness Week: Effective Staff Training for Stormwater Compliance

November 14th 10:00 – 11:00 AM LOCATION: Virtual/Online New stormwater permits show an increasing emphasis on staff training. In this discussion, we will dive into staff training and learn about topics such as: – Required Training Elements – New Permit Training Requirements – Effective Training Strategies – Tips for Avoiding Compliance Issues Register Now

Stormwater Awareness Week: Eastern WA Stormwater Management Manual Overview

November 15th  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Online/Virtual With the release of the 2024 Municipal Stormwater General Permits in July 2024, there is an updated 2024 Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington (SWMMEW). Permittees have until June 30, 2027 to adopt the Ecology manual or an equivalent one. This presentation will discuss the changes […]

Seminar: Numerical estimation of nitrogen loading from septic systems to surface waterbodies

WATER, WETLANDS & WATERSHEDS SEMINAR University of Florida https://cfw.essie.ufl.edu/seminars/   Numerical estimation of nitrogen loading from septic systems to surface waterbodies Ming Ye, Professor, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, Florida State University   Wednesdays, 11:45 – 12:35 PM, EST Webinar format for the public, Zoom links will be provided to distance students. ***The […]

Webinar: Energy Fluxes in Streams and Rivers

2024 Women Advancing River Research Seminar Series https://www.cee.psu.edu/events/women-advancing-river-research.aspx Energy Fluxes in Streams and Rivers Joanna Blaszczak, University of Nevada, Reno (U.S.) Erin Hotchkiss, Virginia Tech (U.S.) All seminars will be presented online live at 11:00 a.m. ET on the third Thursday of each month. Seminar recordings will be posted later. Please register in advance for […]

2025 River Restoration Northwest Symposium

Skamania, WA

February 4-6, 2025 Skamania, WA   You are invited to learn about innovative projects, research, and experiences to advance the science and standards of practice of river restoration.

Career Panel: Water Management in the Columbia River Basin

Hosted by the Rivers, Watersheds, and Communities Club at Washington State University (RWCC) Wedns., February 26th, 2025 at 11:30 PT Zoom Link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/98855184550?pwd=iRjTrlitLabWr9H0FTvzIbPIepM6jl.1&from=addon Three guest speakers working in different areas of water resources in Washington and the Columbia River Basin sharing their career stories, tips for new graduates, and time for a Q&A with students. […]