January 2026 - Issue #120

Project Update: Spring Creek East Watershed Implementation Plan

The Spring Creek East watershed, located near Hershey, Pennsylvania, is a tributary of Swatara Creek, which drains to the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg and ultimately feeds into the Chesapeake Bay. This 24 square mile watershed faces significant challenges with 91% of its stream miles classified as impaired. One of the primary issues is erosion, caused by uncontrolled urban and agricultural runoff.

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CWPA Member Spotlight: American Excelsior Company

The Pikeview Quarry in Colorado Springs, CO was the site of a limestone mining operation for 115 years. After its closure, project personnel needed a proven erosion control blanket solution that could protect and revegetate the Quarry’s numerous long and steep slopes. American Excelsior Company installed over 422,000 yd2 of Curlex II FibreNet on the project. See the process on their YouTube!

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New CWP Board Members!

Stacey Isaac Berahzer, founder of IB Environmental

Stacey has spent 20 years in the environmental field, most of it immersed in water resource management as a senior project director with the Environmental Finance Center at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. She’s uniquely qualified to help funders, nonprofits, utility companies, and others overcome the constant challenges related to funding and managing these projects.

Sean Porter, Stormwater & Watershed Regional Lead for Black and Veatch

Sean designs and implements large-scale stormwater quality monitoring programs. Some of his clients have included SCCWRP, San Diego County, City of San Diego, Caltrans, and other municipal clients. He also provides NPDES Permit assistance to construction, industrial, and municipal clients throughout California. Sean is an expert in Industrial Stormwater Permits in California and the Southwest.

CWP News

2026 National Watershed and Stormwater Conference Early Bird Pricing Extended

Early Bird pricing now ends on February 6th! Register now to secure the lowest possible rate for the Center for Watershed Protection’s 2026 National Conference. We’re heading to the vibrant Queen City for three days of learning, connection, and inspiration.

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Exciting CWPA Membership Update

We will now be offering professional development hours for attendance at select monthly lunch & learns.

Need help accessing member benefits? Visit our Member Toolkit to learn how to get the most out of your membership.

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Official Launch Of Our Coastal Southeast Stormwater Center Technical Assistance Application

The Coastal Stormwater Center of the Southeast (CSC), led by the Center for Watershed Protection in partnership with universities and nonprofits across six states, is helping communities across the Southeast address stormwater management challenges unique to the coastal region. The CSC connects state, Tribal, and local governments and environmental nonprofits with resources, training, and experts in the field to provide technical assistance related to stormwater topics such as BMP design, funding opportunities, and strategies to increase resilience. The CSC is one of four EPA-funded Stormwater Centers of Excellence across the U.S. To find out more, visit the Coastal Stormwater Center website.

Technical Assistance applications are now open: Click here to complete an application to request no-cost assistance with a stormwater management issue in coastal areas of VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, and AL.