Events
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Webinar: Unsung Heroes of the Potomac River: American Eels
VirtualAmerican eels have a long and important history in the Potomac River basin. Join ICPRB to learn about their historical importance to the region, their fascinating life cycle, and their importance to both water quality and the ecosystem. Also hear about ICPRB's work to help restore these fish (yes, they...
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The Return of a Forest Icon: Strategies for Restoring the American Chestnut
VirtualAll are welcome to tune in on Zoom for this month's Rockville Science Cafe lecture, "The Return of a Forest Icon: Strategies for Restoring the American Chestnut" with Cassie Stark. Register in advance for the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jtKqZiSPRTKNfz04XvU79w#/registration The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) was once a dominant species across...
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ICPRB Land Use Webinar: Land Prioritization Mapping to Protect Drinking Water Quality (2025)
VirtualSpeaker: Renee Thompson, Water Resources Planner and Megan McClaugherty, Ecological Technician and GIS Specialist both from ICPRB The Land Prioritization Mapping to Protect Drinking Water Quality (2025 Update) ranks land parcels in specific Mid-Atlantic states to protect drinking water quality and their potential to degrade long-term water quality. The question...
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Webinar: The Future of Water in the DC Metro Area
VirtualWhat does the future hold for our region’s water supply? Every 5 years ICPRB publishes a report on the reliability of our water supply, forecasting decades into the future. From extreme droughts to booming data centers, join the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin for a webinar as we...
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Reconsidering Connectivity: A North Branch Potomac Case Study
VirtualThe North Branch of the Potomac River has come a long way. Arguably best known for its industrial recent past, this webinar puts the current state of the western-most Potomac region into perspective. Starting with the geological formation of the mountains, we will then tour the North Branch watershed through...
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Webinar: Safe Sidewalks, Clean Water: Smart Salting for Residents
VirtualJoin ICPRB and our partners in the D.C. Metro Region for two mini-webinar events to learn how you can take action around your community to stay safe and reduce salt impacts to the Potomac and other DC area water sources: January 21st at 1:00 pm: Safe Sidewalks, Clean Water: Smart Salting...
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Webinar: Community Winter Salt Management in Action
VirtualJoin ICPRB and our partners in the D.C. Metro Region for two mini-webinar events to learn how you can take action around your community to stay safe and reduce salt impacts to the Potomac and other DC area water sources: January 23rd, 2026 at 1:00 pm: Community Winter Salt Management...
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DMV Winter Salt Week
Izaak Walton League of America 707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MDJoin us on January 31st between 10-1pm to learn how salt affects our health and freshwater ecosystems, what’s being done, and how we can support local efforts. During the event we will hear from regional expert speakers, monitor the local waterways in Gaithersburg, Maryland for road salt pollution, and learn...
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Big Stream Cleanup and Water Quality Awareness in Manassas Park City
Support Manassas Park City for cleaner waterways and increased water quality awareness in the Community with the Conservation District. Volunteers and Community Support are needed to help clean the City's waterways (Russia Branch and its tributary) as part of efforts by Manassas City Park to promote clean waterways and water...
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