The Stormwater Scoop | August 2026 | | Welcoming summer with CUSP | | The team at Chesapeake Stormwater Network has had a busy summer! Our first CUSP course is just wrapping up - but there's still time to register for the next course, Stormwater Policy and Programs. Our summer webinar series is about to launch, starting on August 11th (see the full line up below). Our summer intern, Ashleigh Thur, wrote a report on our Howard County stormwater site visit, hosted by Board member Radhika Wijetunge. Finally, we are excited to reveal the first three BMPs of our new video series, the 10 Minute Stormwater Series! See all the details below. | | Summer Webinars Are Here! | | | | Building Better Stream Monitoring Programs: Strategies, Innovations, and Success Stories from Local Governments | |
GSI Maintenance Gaps in the Bay Watershed (And Ideas For How to Fix Them)
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A Visit to the Stormwater BMPs of Howard County
By: Ashleigh Thur
Featuring: Radhika Wijetunge, Engineering Specialist at the Howard County Department of Public Works Bureau of Environmental Services Stormwater Management Division
Last month, CSN's interns joined Radhika Wijetunge for an up close look at some of the stormwater solutions, and challenges, in Howard County. In this article, Ashleigh takes us on a behind the scenes journey - what we saw, what we learned, and just how Howard County manages to keep track of over 17,000 BMPs. You may just come away inspired to go on your own stormwater inspection tour).
| | We're very excited to share with you the first three videos in our 10 Minute Stormwater Series! Stormwater BMPs are the foundation of cleaner waterways, healthier communities, and a more resilient Chesapeake Bay—but what exactly are they? Our new 10 Minute Stormwater video series breaks down the most common BMPs in quick, easy-to-follow episodes covering how they work, why they matter, key design features, maintenance basics, and retrofit opportunities. Whether you're new to stormwater or looking for a quick refresher, these videos deliver the essentials in just 10 minutes. Check out our first three videos on Runoff Disconnection, Bioretention, and Infiltration - or keep up with the series on our Youtube channel! | | CUSP: Stormwater Policy and Programs registration open until September 27th | | Don't forget that CUSP is now two courses, and Stormwater Policy and Programs will begin on September 30th. This course can be taken separately or in combination with Science and Stormwater Practices. You can view the schedule here. Looking for answers to your questions about CUSP? Check out the FAQ. | | Where in the Watershed is CSN? | | Particpants taking part in the first annual CUSP Symposium in 2025 | | |
Online — July - August
CSN staff members have been busy running the fifth edition of our CUSP program, just wrapping up the first of two CUSP courses this year - Science and Stormwater Practices. This course engaged over 100 participants through the CUSP webinar series, fact sheets, and office hours with stormwater experts.
| | Section Chief, Stormwater Inspection & Maintenance Program (Manager III, Grade M3) | |
Montgomery County Government
As Section Chief, you will be the strategic leader driving Montgomery County’s stormwater inspection and maintenance programs. You’ll set the vision, establish priorities, and ensure the County meets its legal, environmental, and MS4 obligations with excellence. You’ll lead complex countywide operations—directing triennial inspections, overseeing major maintenance and engineering contracts, and guiding compliance efforts for privately owned stormwater systems. You’ll make high-impact decisions that shape program direction, resource allocation, and long-term infrastructure performance.
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Engineer III - Water Quality
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State of Delaware DNREC, Division of Watershed Stewardship
The primary responsibility of this position is to review, develop, and manage Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) analyses for the Watershed Assessment Branch. This position will serve as a subject expert on TMDL/hydrodynamic modeling and will assist the Watershed Assessment and Management Section in developing novel approaches to managing existing and future pollutant loads. The position will also assist in the review of permits, Watershed Implementation Plans, Pollution Control Strategies, Advance Restoration Plans, and other similar documents to ensure the developed goals and implementation options are realistic and achievable.
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Science & Data Manager;
Restoration & Stewardships Project Manager
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Anacostia Riverkeeper
Anacostia Riverkeeper is a small nonprofit whose mission is to protect and restore the Anacostia River for all those who live, work, and play in the watershed. We advocate for enforcement of environmental laws, patrol and protect our local waterways, and engage the public in activities that connect them to the river. We envision and work for a future where all people in the Anacostia watershed can enjoy a fishable and swimmable river. Both full job descriptions can be found at the link.
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Watershed Stewards Academy
The Director of Restoration manages a dynamic staff team to lead the innovative restoration
programs of the Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy, managing contractors,
developing and deepening strategic partnerships with local government and restoration
professionals, and mentoring community leaders to develop effective and well-maintained
restoration projects.
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August 26th, 2026
1pm EST
Hosted by The Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange
For municipalities looking to meet stormwater management goals, the biggest opportunities may be right next door. Schools, parks and places of worship represent an underutilized frontier for green infrastructure, offering meaningful acreage, community trust and long-term partnership potential.
Drawing on their experience delivering green infrastructure at scale across public and private properties, Greenprint will walk practitioners through a proven, programmatic approach to engaging these three landowner types that can dramatically accelerate a municipality's ability to hit stormwater targets while building lasting neighborhood benefits.
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September 16th, 2026
1pm - 2:30pm EST
Hosted by Center for Watershed Protection
We will explore how the application of AI, particularly within systems like Opti's Continuous Monitoring and Adaptive Control (CMAC), is fundamentally changing how stormwater professionals design both parcels and communities. Discover the direct applications and benefits of using AI-driven optimization to enhance your CMAC program’s design and planning workflows. And - Open-source real-time control (RTC) offers a low-cost, adaptable retrofit strategy for meeting that need. RTC systems pair water level sensors, forecast-driven logic, and automated outlet valves to actively manage SCM storage and release, turning passive infrastructure into responsive infrastructure without requiring full reconstruction. This presentation will share progress from pilot RTC installations on wet ponds, dry detention basins, and a rainwater harvesting system, and compare open-source and commercial RTC platforms.
| | Check out this schedule of events with the Chesapeake Bay Landscaping Professionals, including certifications and workshops. Completed CUSP with Chesapeake Stormwater Network? You have the opportunity to register for programs with CBLP at a discount. Reach out to Katie at CBLP to learn more. | | Do you have an upcoming job position or internship you'd like us to post in the Stormwater Scoop? Please email Michele. | | |
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