Center for Watershed Protection, Inc. Appoints William (Bill) Stack as Deputy Director of Programs

The Center for Watershed Protection, Inc., based in Ellicott City, MD, is proud to announce their newest staff member, William (Bill) Stack, who will be the new Deputy Director of Programs. He has worked for over 33 years in the watershed management and restoration field. Bill has been with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works where he retired as Chief of the Surface Water Management Division. - March 18, 2010

Center for Watershed Protection Releases Stormwater Monitoring Guidance

Local stormwater managers are often in need of quantifiable information to meet mandatory stormwater permit requirements or to justify their stormwater management budgets. Monitoring to track the effectiveness of local stormwater programs is one of the best ways to collect such information, such as... - August 23, 2008

Center for Watershed Protection Launches Its New Website

Last week, some regular visitors to the Center for Watershed Protection's website were surprised to see it completely transformed with a new look, a new structure, and new resources. After a long planning process, the Center has created a more resource-rich site that intends to serve two equal... - July 02, 2008

Carroll County, MD, Takes Important Steps Toward an Environmentally-Sustainable Future Through Roundtable Process

On April 22nd, Carroll County representatives, local developers, environmental groups, and government agencies met to finalize the Recommended Model Development Principles for Carroll County, MD. This diverse group has worked over the past eight months to propose revisions to the County’s... - June 30, 2008

Center for Watershed Protection and UMUC Receive Maryland Distance Learning Association Award

At their annual conference last month, the Maryland Distance Learning Association awarded the creators of Environmental Management 360, "Introduction to Urban Watersheds" with Distance Learning Course of the Year. This recognition reflects the successful collaboration effort between the... - April 09, 2008

Center Completes the Wetlands and Watersheds Article Series with Article 5: "The Next Generation of Stormwater Wetlands"

"The Next Generation of Stormwater Wetlands" is the latest and final release of the six-part Wetlands & Watersheds Article Series from the Center for Watershed Protection. This article provides information about a new generation of stormwater wetlands with improved performance... - March 16, 2008

Center for Watershed Protection Releases Urban Stream Repair Practices for Free Download

The Maryland-based non-profit continues to release its watershed restoration guidance for free to communities nationwide. Urban Stream Repair Practices is the fourth manual of the series to be available for free download. - March 08, 2008

Center for Watershed Protection Receives $125,000 from The Home Depot Foundation for Tree Planting Programs That Protect Watersheds

The Center for Watershed Protection (Center) is pleased to announce the receipt of $125,000 from The Home Depot Foundation to fund projects aimed at increasing tree cover in urban watersheds. The Center will initiate several educational and on-the ground projects using a watershed approach; that... - February 02, 2008

Nonprofit Releases Free National Guidance for Urban Stormwater Retrofitting

The Center for Watershed Protection releases the latest manual in the Urban Subwatershed Restoration Manual Series, Urban Stormwater Retrofit Practices, for free on its website. - September 15, 2007

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