STAC Workshop: Challenges and Opportunities in Operationalizing Coupled Human and Natural Systems Research in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

This meeting is open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, it may be recorded for internal use.

Date and Time

Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 9:00am - Friday, March 27, 2026 from 5:00pm

Purpose

The Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) will host an in-person workshop in March 2026 to convene federal, state, local, and academic partners to synthesize the state of the science on applied coupled human and natural system (CHANS) approaches, recognize opportunities for collaboration, identify achievable solutions, and articulate key research needs. The workshop will be highly collaborative and application-focused, with activities designed to engage participants in structured breakout sessions to achieve four primary objectives:

  1. Synthesize the current state of applied CHANS science and its relevance to addressing challenges in the CBW ecosystem.
  2. Map feedbacks and identify gaps.
  3. Assess CHANS applications.
  4. Develop recommendations.

More information and materials can be found on the STAC workshop page.

Location

Video Conference

Related Files

Meeting materials will be posted as they become available.