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We are officially seeking speakers for our 21st annual event! Do you have research, a tool, or a success story that could empower your peers? We are looking for sessions that explore “Practical Solutions for People and Planet.”
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A rain barrel is a containment system connected to your downspout that collects rain water from a roof to store water for later use. Stored rainwater can be used around the outside of the home for watering gardens, lawns, and even car washing.
Climate-based practices leverage innovations in agricultural practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Permeable pavers allow stormwater to slowly infiltrate into the ground, replenishing groundwater and improving water quality through natural filtration processes.
On a crisp autumn morning last fall, Councilmember Cashenna Cross joined 22 of her fellow local government leaders from across Prince George’s County, Maryland to tour stormwater infrastructure and management solutions that protect, prepare, and pay off for local communities.
For many of us, the blankets of snow on our landscapes invoke serene images of mother nature in a deep restorative slumber, but it is actually a surprising hotspot for biological activity.
Are you eager for beavers? Explore the intricasies of these fascinating ecosystem engineers.
Downspout disconnection redirects rooftop runoff into lawns, gardens, or rain barrels where it can slowly absorb and reduce stormwater’s impact on local waterways. Learn how this small change can make a big difference for your home and local environment.
In the Chesapeake Bay watershed, many native plants rely on a cool little trick called cold stratification to get their start. But what’s really going on when seeds “chill out” all winter long?
Explore the wonderful world of witch-hazel in winter!
