Water Quality Goal Implementation Team (GIT 3) - All Meetings

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2023

    CAST Results Manure Application Eligibility Discussion

    Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm

    This is an optional AgWG / WQGIT meeting to discuss the CAST results regarding the manure application eligibility change. No decisions will be made at this meeting. Interested parties are encouraged to attend. Please contact Jackie Pickford (pickford.jacqueline@epa.gov; pickfordj@chesapeake.org) with questions.

    CAST Results/Tableau Link: https://public.tableau.com/views/ComparisonwithPriorVersion/EOTLoads?:language=en-US&:display_count=n&:origin=viz_share_link

    Zoom Information
    Zoom Link: https://umces-edu.zoom.us/j/85...
    Meeting ID: 854 0681 3809
    Passcode: 12345

    Join by Phone: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

    WQGIT Submersion Series Session #2 - September 2023

    Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm

    WQGIT Submersion Series (2023)

    The Submersion Series is a new quarterly discussion series hosted by the Water Quality Goal Implementation Team (WQGIT) to convene for exploratory, collaborative conversations on topics that rarely find sufficient time within our typical monthly meeting schedule. These conversations will seek to dive under the surface and challenge us to contribute and exchange ideas as partners with varied lived experiences.

    The thoughts or questions expressed in this shared space are our own and do not necessarily reflect the views of our organizations, the WQGIT and its leadership, or the Bay Program.

    The title for this second webinar is:

    Making Science Work For You: How to strengthen the connection between water-quality studies and agricultural conservation efforts

    Workshop speakers from academic institutions and local, state, and federal agencies will give a series of talks that represent perspectives from Chesapeake Bay research and management communities.

    Participation expectations

    Non-WQGIT members: All WQGIT meetings are public, and this event and discussion series is especially open to all who are interested in the subject matter and wish to contribute their time, thoughts or questions.

    WQGIT members are encouraged to join, but this is outside of our normal meetings and there will be no decisions sought. If pertinent action items or next steps are identified they will be brought back to the WQGIT at a standing monthly meeting.

    Minutes/notes will not be taken for this series.

    Unlike normal WQGIT meetings, this series will be hosted and recorded via Zoom.

    Please be advised: This series will be recorded with the intent to share the conversation with others (unlike standard meetings that are recorded only for internal accuracy of minutes/notes).

    Questions? Contact the WQGIT Coordinator, Jeremy Hanson (hansonj@chesapeake.org)

    View the recording:


    WQGIT Submersion Series Session #1 - June 2023

    Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 11:00am - 12:30pm

    WQGIT Submersion Series (2023)

    The Submersion Series is a new quarterly discussion series hosted by the Water Quality Goal Implementation Team (WQGIT) to convene for exploratory, collaborative conversations on topics that rarely find sufficient time within our typical monthly meeting schedule. These conversations will seek to dive under the surface and challenge us to contribute and exchange ideas as partners with varied lived experiences.

    The thoughts or questions expressed in this shared space are our own and do not necessarily reflect the views of our organizations, the WQGIT and its leadership, or the Bay Program.

    The title for this first webinar is:

    Reviewing our accounting framework: How can we promote investment in innovation and outcome-based management?

    Speakers: Joe Wood (Chesapeake Bay Foundation), Kurt Stephenson (Virginia Tech) and Zach Easton (Virginia Tech)

    Please join us for a webinar focused on our non-point source crediting framework and how it influences Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. Speakers will review some of the challenges our current framework presents and explore new ideas with participants for how we can improve the partnership’s ability to incentivize real-world outcomes.

    Participation expectations

    Non-WQGIT members: All WQGIT meetings are public, and this event and discussion series is especially open to all who are interested in the subject matter and wish to contribute their time, thoughts or questions.

    WQGIT members are encouraged to join, but this is outside of our normal meetings and there will be no decisions sought. If pertinent action items or next steps are identified they will be brought back to the WQGIT at a standing monthly meeting.

    Minutes/notes will not be taken for this series.

    Unlike normal WQGIT meetings, this series will be hosted and recorded via Zoom.

    Please be advised: This series will be recorded with the intent to share the conversation with others (unlike standard meetings that are recorded only for internal accuracy of minutes/notes).


    View the recording on YouTube here:


    Questions? Contact the WQGIT Coordinator, Jeremy Hanson (hansonj@chesapeake.org)

    Oyster BMP Expert Panel Recommendation Roll-out Webinar Part 2: Oyster Assimilation Protocols

    Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from 11:00am - 1:00pm

    Webinar PART II: Oyster Assimilation Protocol

    Registration is not required. Any interested parties who expect to review or provide feedback on the report recommendations are strongly encouraged to participate. The webinar will be recorded and uploaded to the calendar for viewing by anyone with schedule conflicts. The calendar entry for the February 7th webinar will serve as the central location where any new/revised report materials will be uploaded as they become available. Contact Olivia Caretti (oysterBMPresponse@oysterrecovery.org) with any questions about the report or webinar

    Feb 14 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87435464435

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    A PDF of the webinar slides are attached below. A recorded version of the webinar can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/NeALI_wbmT0


    Oyster BMP Expert Panel Recommendation Roll-out Webinar Part 1: Oyster Reef Enhanced Denitrification Protocols

    Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 11:00am - 1:00pm

    Webinar Part I: Oyster Reef Enhanced Denitrification Protocols

    Registration is not required. Any interested parties who expect to review or provide feedback on the report recommendations are strongly encouraged to participate. The webinar will be recorded and uploaded to the calendar for viewing by anyone with schedule conflicts. The calendar entry for the February 7th webinar will also serve as the central location where any new/revised report materials will be uploaded as they become available. Contact Olivia Caretti (oysterBMPresponse@oysterrecovery.org) with any questions about the report or webinar.

    Feb 7 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84017664974

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    A PDF of the webinar slides are attached below. A recorded version of the webinar can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/NeALI_wbmT0

2022

    Multiple Tributary Models (MTM) Discussion #2 - October 2022

    Monday, October 3, 2022 from 10:00am - 11:00am

    This meeting will be a continuation of discussions held during the September 7 MTM Discussion and the September 26 WQGIT meetings. Please reach out to Alex Gunnerson (agunnerson@chesapeakebay.net) and Jeremy Hanson (hansonj@chesapeake.org) with questions.

    Meeting Objectives

    • Answer remaining questions.
    • Narrow down the list of tributary options to send to the MB for MTM RFA selection (3 tribs), and if there is time, MTM in-house modeling (2 tribs).
    • Once the options have been narrowed, they will be sent to the larger WQGIT to confirm the list prior to being recommended to the MB.

    Reference Materials

    Meeting Information

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    • Join by phone: +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll
    • Access code: 262 068 84540

    Water Quality Goal Implementation Team Conference Call, September, 26, 2022

    Monday, September 26, 2022 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

    THIS MEETING IS RECORDED

    Monthly conference call for the WQGIT. Agenda and materials will be posted as they become available. Please contact Hilary Swartwood (swartwood.hilary@epa.gov) with questions.

    All GIT conference calls are open to the public. Interested parties are encouraged to attend.

    Multiple Tributary Model Discussion

    Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 10:00am - 12:00pm

    IMPORTANT: The Chesapeake Bay Program website will be undergoing maintenance from September 5th-18th and we will be unable to upload any new content during that time. As such, all materials for this meeting will be distributed via email. Please contact Alex Gunnerson (agunnerson@chesapeakebay.net) with any questions. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience!

    This is the Multiple Tributary Model (MTM) Discussion. Based on the interest expressed at the August WQ GIT meeting after Lew Linker introduced the MTMs (presentation linked below), this meeting is being held to discuss the tributary options and “decision matrix” for the MTMs in more detail. This will include selection criteria that were put forward by different GITs, and how to weight the draft matrix.

    Based on the availability provided in the poll Hilary Swartwood sent out, we will be meeting on Wednesday, September 7th from 10am to 12pm. The Webex information for joining the call can be found below.

    Meeting Information

    Link: https://umces.webex.com/umces/...

    Meeting number: 2624 015 0079

    Password: 6vqEjqMMc63

    Join by phone

    +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll

    Access code: 262 401 50079

    Water Quality Goal Implementation Team Conference Call, July 25, 2022

    Monday, July 25, 2022 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

    THIS MEETING IS RECORDED

    Monthly conference call for the WQGIT. Agenda and materials will be posted as they become available. Please contact Hilary Swartwood (swartwood.hilary@epa.gov) with questions.

    All GIT conference calls are open to the public. Interested parties are encouraged to attend.

    CAST Webinar: Local Engagement Resources

    Friday, April 8, 2022 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    This month's webinar will review the framework for developing a nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment reduction plan using CAST. Guest speaker, Laura Cattell Noll, will share resources from the Local Government Guide to the Chesapeake Bay, including resources to help communicate effectively with your local government officials. In addition, Jennifer Egan, from UMD's Environmental Finance Center, will present on the financial planning resources available for implementing a watershed treatment plan. Contact Olivia Devereux (olivia@devereuxconsulting.com) or Helen Golimowski (helen@devereuxconsulting.com) with questions. • Join Zoom Meeting • Meeting ID: 989 9739 2609 • Phone:1 312 626 6799

    CAST Webinar: Stream Restoration Calculator

    Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    CAST provides a calculator to assist with determining the load reduced for the Stream Restoration Protocol 3. This calculator provides the pounds of TN, TP, and TSS with inputs provided by you from the flow duration curves, baseflow discharge, channel discharge, and discharge at the maximum treatable floodplain depth. Guest speaker, Jason Coleman, will go over how to use the Stream Restoration Calculator, and answer any questions you may have about the tool. Join Zoom Meeting • Zoom Link: https://umces-edu.zoom.us/j/93472328977 • Meeting ID: 934 7232 8977 • Passcode: 552495 • Phone: 1 301 715 8592 Please reach out to Olivia Devereux with questions (olivia@devereuxconsulting.com).

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