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The Week’s River Report: Improvements Continue

Drought conditions continue to improve across the watershed, but as one news article says, it’s still pretty droughty out there.

Today’s U.S. Drought Monitor map remains similar to last week, with a swath of Moderate Drought conditions across the center of the watershed and much of the remaining area Abnormally Dry.

Flow at the USGS Point of Rocks gage is Above Normal (in the 75-90th percentile).

Average rain still remains in a deficit though, at 8 inches below average for the past year.

Walk in the Woods: Let’s be Smart About Winter Salt

It’s not too late to sign up for our first free, guided hike of the fall season which will take place on September 19 in Chevy Chase, MD.

Step into the shoes of an environmental detective as we explore the hidden impacts of oversalting our streets and sidewalks during the winter season. Discover how excess salt harms delicate aquatic creatures, disrupts the fragile balance of our ecosystems, and pollutes our drinking water. Learn from the experts about what we can all do to be “winter salt smart.”

Sign up for Walk in the Woods: Let’s be Smart About Winter Salt – Rock Creek (MD) >>>

New Employment Resources

Finding a job can be hard, especially if you just graduated or are new to the industry. Where to start? Who to reach out to? We get these questions a lot at ICPRB.

To help young (and young at heart) professionals find careers in the water industry, we have put together a list of regional and national job boards as well as professional organizations that provide membership options for young professionals. These resources go beyond the usual job-hunting sites to provide water-industry focused employment and networking opportunities for the best results.

Check it out on ICPRB’s Jobs page >>>

Did we miss any? What are your favorite job boards or employment resources for the water community?

Spread the word by sharing the list with your LinkedIn network.