Stewardship Workgroup Meeting - September 2026
This meeting is open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, it may be recorded for internal use.
Date and Time
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 11:00am - 12:30pm
Purpose
The purpose of this meeting is to highlight Stewardship Lightning Talks showcasing stewardship efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, welcome and orient new Workgroup members to the group, to provide updates on the status of the Management Strategy for the Stewardship Outcome, and to discuss the restructured Stewardship Committees.
Lightning Talk Speakers:
- Kelly Slippey from Lancaster Conservancy will share about how Lancaster Water Week brings together partners and community members to spark collaboration and excitement to care for over 1,400 miles of streams and rivers.
- Virginia Witmer from the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program will share about the Plant Virginia Natives Initiative which has grown to have 10 campaigns, regional plant guides (PlantVirginiaNatives.org), and collaborative projects!
Location
Video ConferenceRelated Files
Meeting materials will be posted as they become available.
Agenda
Presentations
- Stewardship Workgroup Meeting September 2026 presentation [PDF, 697.3 KB]
- Lancaster Conservancy Water Week Kelly Slippey presentation [PDF, 8.4 MB]
- 2026 Plant Virginia Natives Presentation Virginia Witmer [PDF, 9.7 MB]
Supporting Documents
- Stewardship Lightning Talks Flyer September 2026 [PDF, 403.5 KB]
- Stewardship Committees Vision Statements [PDF, 101.8 KB]
- DRAFT for Goal Team Review - Stewardship Management Strategy Sept 2026 [PDF, 190.9 KB]
- Chesapeake Bay Program Strategic Plan Deadlines [PDF, 63.1 KB]
- Plant Virginia Natives Initiative Fact-Sheet [PDF, 516.5 KB]