Karen Titus is CWP's Director of Membership

How did you get started working on watersheds?

I met our Executive Director over 8 years ago at a Leadership program in Howard County MD. Hye Yeong recruited me to work at CWP selling memberships despite the fact I had zero experience in the field.

What is your favorite part about working at CWP?

What stands out most about working at CWP is the strong work ethic shared by all the staff. What could be better than working with an organization where inclusion isn’t just a value- it is a daily practice that allows everyone to contribute authentically and feel respected.

At which store would you like to max-out your credit card?

No store! The thought of maxing out my credit card causes me too much anxiety.

What was your favorite TV show when growing up?

The Brady Bunch

Choose a movie title for the story of your life.

A Beautiful Life

Which sea creature is your favorite?

Seahorses

What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?

Listen to neuroscience podcasts

What is your favorite river?

Any lazy river that I can float down.

What’s the strangest talent you have?

Calling people on the phone to talk

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose?

Instant teleportation

If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would buy?

I would give it to my kids

What do you want to make sure you do before you die?

I try to always live a full life filled with new adventures and challenges, but if I have to choose one, it would be to travel to Sardinia

Nature Forward hosted CWP board members last month for a tour! The board had a blast learning about our collaboration and actually seeing CWP projects in the ground. Our Director of Stormwater Services, Greg Hoffmann, and our Water Resources Engineer, Emily Trethewey, were excited to share the process of designing and implementing several of their projects around the site.

Women in STEM have made tremendous progress, yet they continue to face challenges in representation and retention. Our Senior Water Resources Engineer, Carol Wong, was glad to share insights in this Baltimore Sun article highlighting the importance of building strong support systems throughout our careers.

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Congratulations to our Executive Director, Hye Yeong Kwon, on being named one of The Daily Record's Maryland 2025 Most Admired CEOs! This recognition honors talented business CEOs, higher education leaders and nonprofit executive directors throughout Maryland whose leadership and vision are admired by those around them.

Our Watershed & Stormwater Webcast Series provides training on everything from the basics of stormwater to the latest in current programs and practices around the country. Over 22,000 professionals have participated in CWP’s webcasts, and professional development hours (PDH) certificates are offered for registered attendees.

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Our conference field trips offer a hands-on look at local efforts to protect and preserve water quality, enhance ecosystems, and create more resilient communities. Whether you’re interested in urban restoration, floodplain management, or a little outdoor adventure — there’s something for everyone!

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The Center for Watershed Protection and our partners are making great strides to advance the Kansas City Regional Water Workforce Initiative, an EPA-funded project to accelerate career tracks in the water utilities sector by expanding stormwater and green infrastructure training and workforce opportunities. 

In partnership with MARC, Metropolitan Community College, Bridging the Gap, and GroundworkNRG, we are working to strengthen the region’s water workforce. Current efforts include a literature review on national and regional stormwater workforce trends and the development of training modules designed to enhance understanding of green stormwater infrastructure maintenance and support local job readiness. 

Stay tuned for more updates as this collaboration continues to grow! 

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.