March 2026 - Issue #121

Project Update: Comprehensive Updates to Stormwater Design and Management Standards for the Kansas City Metropolitan Region

The Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) was part of a team convened by the Kansas City Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association and the Mid-America Regional Council to comprehensively update stormwater design and management standards for the Kansas City metropolitan region.

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Partner Spotlight: Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange

At The Exchange, they understand the transformative potential of green stormwater infrastructure in advancing equity, building green neighborhoods, creating new infrastructure job opportunities, and complementing traditional stormwater management solutions in the context of a changing climate.

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CWP News

The 2026 National Watershed and Stormwater Conference Agenda is Available!

The 2026 National Watershed & Stormwater Conference agenda is officially live—and this year’s lineup is packed with practical insights, fresh ideas, and real-world solutions you can bring back to your community right away. With dozens of expert-led sessions to choose from, check out the can’t-miss highlights to add to your schedule.

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Join Us for the CWP 2026 Annual Watershed Walk!

We’re excited to invite you to the 2026 Annual Watershed Walk in Maryland and New Orleans! This event will bring together professionals, community members, and water advocates for a memorable day of enjoying the outdoors, picking up trash, and networking with CWP friends.

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WE ARE HIRING!! Join our team

The Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) is a national 501(c) nonprofit organization that works with communities to provide clean water and healthy natural resources. For nearly 30 years, the organization has provided direct technical services and training to communities, conducted applied research, and developed a growing membership program.

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The first issue of the Coastal Stormwater Center of the Southeast newsletter is now live!

Subscribe to receive updates, news, events, funding opportunities, and resources related to stormwater and resilience in the coastal Southeast

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Funding Opportunities

Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants
Due April 2, 2026
Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD)
Due April 9, 2026
EPA Wetland Program Development Grants
Due Dates Vary By Region

Upcoming Events

2026 National Watershed and Stormwater Conference

April 14th - 16th, 2026

Join us in Charlotte, North Carolina

2026 Annual Watershed Walk

April 25th, 2026

Join us at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, MD and New Orleans, LA

Lunch and Learn Series (CWPA MEMBERS ONLY):

Andres Torizzo from Watershed Consultants: May 7th, 2026, 1:00PM EST

Craig Schultz from American Excelsior: June 18th, 2026, 1:00PM EST

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2026 Webcast 4: Urban Watershed Equity: Designing Inclusive and Just Stormwater Solutions

May 20th, 2026, 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST

Speakers: Katherine Grantham from Southeast Michigan Council of Governments & Maxwell Dugan of Geosyntec

2026 Webcast 5: Machine Learning in Watershed Modeling for Stormwater Planning and Flood Forecasting

June 17th, 2026, 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST

Speakers: Walter McDonald of Marquette University & Catherine Riihimaki of 2NDNATURE Software Inc

Learning Links

The Center for Watershed Protection | www.cwp.org