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Unique Long-Term Study Finds Sewer Overflows, Stormwater BMPs Have Greatest Water Quality Impacts in Gwynns Falls Watershed

Les Knapp Environment

A Baltimore Sun article (2018-04-16) reported on a recently released study quantifying pollution sources and clean-up efforts in the Baltimore City and Baltimore Count Gwynns Falls watershed. The study was compiled by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with Blue Water Baltimore and the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. The study tracked water quality in … Continue reading Unique Long-Term Study Finds Sewer Overflows, Stormwater BMPs Have Greatest Water Quality Impacts in Gwynns Falls Watershed

Montgomery Considers Major Changes of County Stormwater Program

Les Knapp Environment

A Bethesda Beat article (2018-04-11) reported that Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett has proposed scaling back the County’s stormwater treatment program in response to concerns about the program’s fiscal sustainability and the inclusion of an 800 additional treated acres that the County was previously not receiving credit for. The article stated that Leggett has recommended reducing … Continue reading Montgomery Considers Major Changes of County Stormwater Program

3 Reasons to Attend the National Watershed and Stormwater Conference

Nicolette Querry County News, Environment

WHAT The Center for Watershed Protection is hosting its annual National Watershed and Stormwater Conference. This event gives participants an opportunity to connect with some of the Chesapeake Bay’s water quality experts. WHERE Options for participating: Webcast Live Location – Baltimore Conference Agenda Live Location – Falls Church Conference Agenda WHEN  The event takes place … Continue reading 3 Reasons to Attend the National Watershed and Stormwater Conference

Report Finds Industrial Stormwater Runoff a Serious Problem in Maryland

Les Knapp Environment

A Bay Journal article (2017-11-16) reported that stormwater runoff from industrial facilities is a threat to the health of the Chesapeake Bay, local waterways, and nearby communities. The finding comes from a recently released report compiled by the Center for Progressive Reform (CPR) and the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP).  The report also criticized how the Maryland Department of … Continue reading Report Finds Industrial Stormwater Runoff a Serious Problem in Maryland

MOST Center Offers Free Local Stormwater Courses & Resources

Les Knapp Environment, Transportation and Public Works

  The Municipal Online Stormwater Training (MOST) Center has announced a new course on urban stormwater best management practices (BMPs) for the Chesapeake Bay, a new “Case Stories From the Chesapeake” resource, and two new video series on public-private partnerships and innovative local stormwater projects. The MOST Center was established in 2015 and provides virtual courses and resources on local stormwater … Continue reading MOST Center Offers Free Local Stormwater Courses & Resources

Register For MAFSM 13th Annual Conference On Flooding & Stormwater

Les Knapp Environment, Transportation and Public Works

The Maryland Association of Floodplain and Stormwater Managers (MAFSM) is holding its 13th Annual Conference on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at the Maritime Institute in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. From MAFSM’s conference webpage: MAFSM draws attendees from local, state, and federal government as well as the private sector from throughout Maryland, attracting over 150 engineers, planners, … Continue reading Register For MAFSM 13th Annual Conference On Flooding & Stormwater

Green Stormwater Infrastructure Pilot Program Provides Training to Baltimore City Job-Seekers

Les Knapp Economic Development, Environment

      In a recent press release (2017-05-18) the Center for Watershed Protection announced the start of a new Clean Water Training Certificate Program that will provide qualifying job-seeking individuals with green stormwater infrastructure installation, maintenance, and inspection skills. The initial pilot for the Certificate Program, which runs from May 19 through June 16, will … Continue reading Green Stormwater Infrastructure Pilot Program Provides Training to Baltimore City Job-Seekers

MACo Opposes Municipal Stormwater Fee Bill But Working on Potential Solution

Les Knapp Bill Hearing, Environment, Intergovernmental Relations

MACo Legal and Policy Counsel Les Knapp testified in opposition to legislation (HB 656/SB 472) that would mandatorily subject county properties to municipal stormwater charges before the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee on February 14, 2017, and the House Environment and Transportation Committee on February 15. However, Knapp stressed in his oral testimony that MACo and … Continue reading MACo Opposes Municipal Stormwater Fee Bill But Working on Potential Solution

Carroll Offers Free Workshop on Stormwater Pollution Prevention

Kevin Kinnally County News, Environment, News You Can Use

The Carroll County Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is partnering with the Carroll County Water Resource Coordination Council to host a free public workshop on March 18, 2017. The event will be held from 10 AM – 12 PM in the Great Hall at Carroll Community College.  The workshop will provide homeowners with information on how … Continue reading Carroll Offers Free Workshop on Stormwater Pollution Prevention

MOST Center Offers Free Stormwater Training for Local Governments

Les Knapp Environment

      The University of Maryland’s Environmental Finance Center (EFC) has announced the availability of a new online course for local governments on managing their stormwater assets. The course is offered through the Municipal Online Stormwater Training (MOST) Center. The MOST Center is designed to provide educational and technical assistance to local governments on the creation, financing, … Continue reading MOST Center Offers Free Stormwater Training for Local Governments