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SUMMARY:Clean Water Webinar: Nitrate Watch 2025 Season Roundup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Izaak Walton League’s Midwest Save Our Streams Coordinator\, Heather Wilson\, for a rundown of what happened in the world of nitrate pollution monitoring in 2025 (spoiler alert…it was not a great year for water quality). We’ll also hear from representatives of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement and Wisconsin’s Green Fire to learn how these Nitrate Watch partner organizations are engaging their audiences in monitoring\, education\, and advocacy. \n  \nClick to register for this webinar
URL:https://iwla.org/event/clean-water-webinar-nitrate-watch-2025-season-roundup/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Walk in the Woods: Let's be Smart About Winter Salt - Sligo Creek
DESCRIPTION: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 the excess salt harms delicate aquatic creatures\, disrupts the fragile balance of our ecosystems\, and pollutes our drinking water\, and learn from the experts about what we can do to be “winter salt smart.” \nJoin the Izaak Walton League of America on this fun and informative hike to learn about our addiction to deicing salt and how we can all live on a low winter salt diet. Together\, we can make a significant difference and create a cleaner\, healthier future. \nExpect to walk about 2-3 miles on flat/even terrain. Please bring your own water bottle. \nThis event is FREE but please register on Eventbrite in case of delays or rescheduling due to bad weather. The rain date is Sunday\, November 2. \nIzaak Walton League will be providing a Salt Watch kit to anyone interested in getting involved. \nEach participant will be required to complete the following form. Copies will be available at the beginning of the hike or you can bring your own printed\, signed copy: https://www.potomacriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Liability-Waiver-and-Medical-Form_2020.pdf \nThis hike is produced by the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) in collaboration with the Izaak Walton League of America. It is part of ICPRB’s Walk in the Woods series of hikes.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/walk-in-the-woods-lets-be-smart-about-winter-salt-sligo-creek/
LOCATION:Sligo Creek North Neighborhood Park\, Anacostia Tributary Trail System\, Takoma Park\, MD\, 20912
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T130000
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SUMMARY:Clean Water Webinar: Achievable Actions to Reduce Pollution with Salt Watch
DESCRIPTION:Winter is coming\, and so is road salt pollution and increased Salt Watch monitoring! Join us for this kickoff event with Salt Watch Coordinator\, Abby Hileman\, to learn what to expect and what’s new for the upcoming monitoring season. You’ll also hear inspiring stories and practical tips from volunteers with the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy (VA) and Friends of Sligo Creek (MD) to help you make a difference in your community. \nSpeakers: \n\nDean Tousley (Friends of Sligo Creek)\nAnne Vorce (Friends of Sligo Creek)\nChristine Dunathan (Friends of Sligo Creek)\nAmy Ulland (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy)\nKent Clizbe (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy)\nScott MacDonald (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy)\n\n  \nClick to register for this webinar
URL:https://iwla.org/event/clean-water-webinar-achievable-actions-to-reduce-pollution-with-salt-watch/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
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SUMMARY:Virginia Save Our Streams Field Certification
DESCRIPTION:This event serves as the field training requirement for becoming a certified Virginia Save Our Streams monitor. Prior to this event\, you must complete the online portion of the certification\, including watching 2 webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz. \n  \nReach out to Carol Kauffman with New River Valley Master Naturalists for more information and to register for the event. \n  \nVisit vasos.org to learn more about Virginia Save Our Streams.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/virginia-save-our-streams-field-certification-5/
LOCATION:Green Hill Park\, 2500 Green Hill Park Rd\, Salem\, VA\, 24153\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Save Our Streams training
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SUMMARY:Walk in the Woods: Let's be Smart About Winter Salt - Cabin John Creek
DESCRIPTION: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 the excess salt harms delicate aquatic creatures\, disrupts the fragile balance of our ecosystems\, and pollutes our drinking water\, and learn from the experts about what we can do to be “winter salt smart.” \nJoin the Izaak Walton League of America on this fun and informative hike to learn about our addiction to deicing salt and how we can all live on a low winter salt diet. Together\, we can make a significant difference and create a cleaner\, healthier future. \nExpect to walk about 2-3 miles on flat/even terrain. Please bring your own water bottle. \nThis event is FREE but please register on Eventbrite in case of delays or rescheduling due to bad weather. The rain date is Sunday\, October 12. \nIzaak Walton League will be providing a Salt Watch kit to anyone interested in getting involved. \nEach participant will be required to complete the following form. Copies will be available at the beginning of the hike or you can bring your own printed\, signed copy: https://www.potomacriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Liability-Waiver-and-Medical-Form_2020.pdf \nThis hike is produced by the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) in collaboration with the Izaak Walton League of America. It is part of ICPRB’s Walk in the Woods series of hikes.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/walk-in-the-woods-lets-be-smart-about-winter-salt-cabin-john-creek/
LOCATION:Cabin John Regional Park Baseball Fields #3 & #4\, 10612 Westlake Drive\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Virginia Save Our Streams Field Certification
DESCRIPTION:Experience citizen science in action! This program\, presented by Goose Creek Association\, begins with an in-class lesson introducing students to the importance of water quality and how aquatic life reflects stream health. Afterward\, participants will head to Goose Creek for a hands-on benthic monitoring session\, collecting and identifying macroinvertebrates like mayflies and caddisflies that reveal the condition of the water. \n  \nThis event can serve as the field training requirement for becoming a certified Virginia Save Our Streams monitor. \n  \nSpace is limited\, so RSVP today to reserve your spot! Contact Annie Bellis with any questions.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/virginia-save-our-streams-field-certification-4/
LOCATION:Goose Creek Association\, 119 The Plains Rd\, Ste. 200\, Middleburg\, VA\, 20117\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Save Our Streams training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T090000
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SUMMARY:Smart Salt Applicator Training for Parking Lots and Sidewalks
DESCRIPTION:This training will help property managers\, salt applicators\, business owners\, municipalities\, and MCPS and M-NCPPC Facilities Crews improve salt application effectiveness & reduce chloride pollution while keeping roads\, parking lots\, and sidewalks safe. Participating organizations have been able to reduce their salt use by 30 to 70% – helping to prevent damage to our infrastructure and threats to our drinking water and local freshwater ecosystems. \nThe Smart Salt Applicator Training is offered for free to road salt applicators who apply salt in Montgomery County\, Maryland. Interested individuals should fill out the waitlist* signup form: https://forms.gle/VvegNRq7HWkYdxVu7 \nThis course is offered virtually or in person. With virtual attendance\, there are limited log-ins available. However\, there is the option to attend in-person at 707 Conservation Lane\, Gaithersburg\, MD 20878 for individuals and groups without computer access.  \n*Submitting this form does NOT mean that you have been enrolled in the Fall 2025 applicator training. However\, you must complete this form to be considered for one of the limited spots in the course. We will contact you closer to the date of the course in Fall 2025 if you are selected to be enrolled.  \nThanks to funding from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and the Chesapeake Bay Trust\, the course is FREE for participants.\n\nShould you have any questions\, please contact Izaak Walton League staff at saltwatch@iwla.org. For more information about Salt Watch\, visit www.saltwatch.org.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/smart-salt-applicator-training-for-parking-lots-and-sidewalks/
LOCATION:Izaak Walton League of America-National Headquarters Office\, 707 Conservation Lane\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20878\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000
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CREATED:20250811T190247Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Save Our Streams Field Certification
DESCRIPTION:This event serves as the field training requirement for becoming a certified Virginia Save Our Streams monitor. Prior to this event\, you must complete the online portion of the certification\, including watching 2 webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz. \n  \nReach out to Ashley Palmer with Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District for more information and to register for the event. \n  \nVisit vasos.org to learn more about Virginia Save Our Streams.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/virginia-save-our-streams-field-certification-2/
LOCATION:Herndon\, VA\, Herndon\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Save Our Streams training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T130000
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CREATED:20250808T190758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T153803Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Save Our Streams Field Certification
DESCRIPTION:This event serves as the field training requirement for becoming a certified Virginia Save Our Streams monitor. Prior to this event\, you must complete the online portion of the certification\, including watching 2 webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz. \n  \nReach out to Veronica Tangiri with Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District for more information and to register for the event. \n  \nVisit vasos.org to learn more about Virginia Save Our Streams.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/virginia-save-our-streams-field-certification/
LOCATION:Bristow\, VA\, Bristow\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Save Our Streams training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T120000
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CREATED:20250605T154523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T131548Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Water Webinar: Advocacy at the Local Level
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Save Our Streams monitors will share how they’ve gone beyond monitoring and used their data in their local community – and how you can do the same. \n  \nSpeakers: \nAshley Palmer\, Northern Virginia Soil & Water Conservation District Communication & Education Specialist \nAmy Ulland\, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Board President and Stream Monitoring Program Coordinator \nPatricia Colatosti\, Town of Christiansburg Environmental Program Supervisor \nCarol Kauffman\, certified Virginia Save Our Streams monitor and Master Naturalist \n  \nClick to register for this webinar
URL:https://iwla.org/event/clean-water-webinar-advocacy-at-the-local-level/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061147
CREATED:20250730T151913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T154107Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Water Webinar: Using Data for Advocacy - Making the Most of the Clean Water Hub
DESCRIPTION:Want to make a bigger impact with water quality data? Whether you’re a concerned citizen or a seasoned monitor\, the Clean Water Hub is a powerful tool to help you understand local water quality and advocate for cleaner water. \nJoin the Izaak Walton League’s Clean Water Program staff as they guide you through the basics of the Clean Water Hub. We’ll show you how to find\, view\, and use data—even if you didn’t collect it yourself. Learn how to explore historical trends with our interactive maps and download full datasets to support your advocacy efforts. \n  \nClick to register for this webinar
URL:https://iwla.org/event/clean-water-webinar-using-data-for-advocacy-making-the-most-of-the-clean-water-hub/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T130000
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SUMMARY:Clean Water Webinar: Advocacy Ignites Action to Address Nitrate in Southeast Minnesota Groundwater
DESCRIPTION:In April 2023\, environmental and public health groups in Minnesota asked the United States Environmental Protection Agency to use its emergency authority to address concerning nitrate levels in the groundwater of Southeast Minnesota. In response\, the EPA called upon Minnesota agencies to make a plan and take accelerated action to address this public health concern. In this Clean Water Webinar\, learn from Carly Griffith and Leigh Currie of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy about the petition process\, the EPA’s response\, and the outlook for the future. \nClick to register for this webinar
URL:https://iwla.org/event/clean-water-webinar-advocacy-ignites-action-to-address-nitrate-in-southeast-minnesota-groundwater/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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