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2023

2021

    Animal Mortality Management BMP expert panel recommendations "roll-out" webinar

    Friday, August 13, 2021 from 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Webinar to describe the report and recommendations of the BMP expert panel for animal mortality management. Two-hour webcast will include Q&A. Featured panel members/speakers include Doug Hamilton (Oklahoma State; Panel Chair), Mark Hutchinson (University of Maine), and Thomas M. Bass (Montana State). Target audience is individuals that expect to review and potentially comment on the panel's report, but any interested individuals are welcome. Appendices to the report and other materials will be posted here as they become available. Contact the panel coordinator, Jeremy Hanson, with any questions (feedback on the written report requested by COB September 3): jchanson@vt.edu Video of the webinar:

2019

    Agricultural Ditch Management BMP expert panel recommendations "roll-out" webcast

    Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Webcast to describe the report and recommendations of the BMP expert panel for agricultural ditch management practices. Two-hour webcast will include Q&A. Featured panelist members/speakers include Ray Bryant (USDA ARS; Panel Chair), Laura Christianson (Univ. of Illinois) and Ann Baldwin (USDA NRCS). Target audience is individuals that expect to review and potentially comment on the panel's report, but any interested individuals are welcome. Appendices to the report and other materials will be posted here as they become available. Contact the panel coordinator, Jeremy Hanson, with any questions (feedback on the written report requested by COB October 7): jchanson@vt.edu; 410-267-5753 Webcast Recording Note: There was a 20-minute interruption to the live webcast, which occurred at approximately 1h 22m - 1h 23m in. The original recording was edited to remove most of the interruption, but some of the disturbance was left for context.
    Other background This panel hosted its open session in August 2016: https://www.chesapeakebay.net/what/event/agricultural_ditch_panel_open_stakeholder_session

    Wetland BMP expert panel recommendations "roll-out" webcast

    Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Webcast to describe the report and recommendations of the BMP expert panel for nontidal wetland creation, rehabilitation and enhancement. Two-hour webcast will include Q&A. Target audience is individuals that expect to review and potentially comment on the panel's report, but any interested individuals are welcome. Appendices to the report and other materials will be posted here as they become available. Contact the panel coordinator, Jeremy Hanson, with any questions (feedback on the written report requested by COB August 15): jchanson@vt.edu; 410-267-5753 Other Background: This panel previously hosted its open stakeholder session in February 2018. View that recorded webinar/meeting or associated materials here: https://www.chesapeakebay.net/what/event/open_session_nontidal_wetland_rehabilitation_enhancement_and_creation_bmp_e Webcast recording, posted August 1, 2019:

2018

2017

    Oyster BMP Expert Panel: Open Feedback Meeting

    Monday, May 22, 2017 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
    This meeting is an opportunity for interested parties to provide early feedback on the Panel’s recommendations being developed for the nitrogen and phosphorus assimilation in oyster shell and enhanced denitrification crediting protocols related to oyster aquaculture and/or restoration practices. It is recommended that you also attend the WQGIT update on May 8, 2017 to familiarize yourself with the Panel’s progress on these protocols before this meeting. The agenda, conference number, and log in information for this update will be made available at www.chesapeakebay.net/calendar/event/24983/. For more information on oysters and water quality, please visit the Oyster Recovery Partnership's website: https://oysterrecovery.org/water-quality-improvement/. ***Registration is required. If you are interested in attending, please register here: https://oysterrecovery.org/bmpregistration/ Space is limited, so please register early! In person attendance will be on a first-come, first-served basis*** Please contact Julie Reichert-Nguyen (jreichert@oysterrecovery.org) with questions. Call Details: Conference Line: 866-299-3188 Conference Code: 410-267-5731 Adobe Connect (Enter as guest): https://epawebconferencing.acms.com/oyster/

2016

    Webinar: Recommendations from the BMP Wetland Expert Panel

    Friday, December 2, 2016 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
    The Wetland Expert Panel will hold a webinar to field comments for their Final Report on Friday, December 2nd from 10:00AM-12:00PM. All interested parties are welcome to join this webinar, hosted by members of the Wetland Expert Panel and Coordinator Jeremy Hanson (Virginia Tech) on behalf of the BMP Wetland Expert Panel. Presenters will describe the recommendations in the panel's report that was released for CBP partnership review and comment on Tuesday November 22nd, 2016. Review, comment and approval for the report will follow the WQGIT's BMP Protocol. Comments will be due by COB on Tuesday, December 7th. View the recorded webinar here: http://epawebconferencing.acms.com/p9k707ctxnd/ Please contact Jeremy Hanson (jchanson@vt.edu; 410-267-5753) with any questions.

    Oyster BMP Expert Panel Phase I Report Recommendations Webinar

    Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 1:30pm - 3:00pm
    To view a full recording of the webinar, please use the following link: http://epawebconferencing.acms.com/p3pzrohsv8c/ The Oyster BMP Expert Panel will debut and discuss their recommendations found in their first incremental report. Recommendations in this first report include: • A decision framework to determine the nutrient and suspended sediment reduction effectiveness of oyster practices, referred to as the “Oyster BMP Nutrient and Suspended Sediment Reduction Effectiveness Determination Decision Framework.” • The reduction effectiveness estimates for nitrogen and phosphorus assimilated in oyster tissue for off-bottom and on-bottom oyster aquaculture-related practices. Partnership and public comments will be accepted from September 22 to October 22, 2016 by midnight. Send comments to jreichert@oysterrecovery.org. Additional information about the Oyster BMP Panel can be found at http://oysterrecovery.org/water-quality-improvement-2/.

    Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Attenuation Expert Panel Release Webinar

    Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    This webinar will provide an overview of the Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Attenuation Expert Panel's recommendations. To view a recording of the webinar, please use the link provided below. Webinar Recording: http://epawebconferencing.acms.com/p2bayd0g2q8/

    Floating Treatment Wetlands BMP Expert Panel Report Debut Webinar

    Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm
    "Crediting Floating Treatment Wetlands in the Chesapeake Bay" the debut webinar on the FTW expert panel recommendations. For more info or to register: http://chesapeakestormwater.net/events/webcast-floating-treatment-wetlands/ Floating treatment wetlands (FTWs) are rafts of wetland vegetation that are deployed in stormwater ponds with a permanent pool of water. FTWs have been implemented in open-water systems, stormwater ponds, farm ponds CAFO lagoons and aquatic nursery operations across the nation. In keeping with its established policy, the Urban Stormwater Workgroup convened an expert panel in 2013 to evaluate the potential benefits to potentially provide cost effective nutrient reduction for Chesapeake Bay communities. After almost 3 years, the Panel has come to consensus. Join us for a “debut” webinar to hear their main recommendations for implementing and crediting these practices in the Chesapeake Bay!

    Webinar: Recommendations from the BMP Expert Panel for Impervious Disconnection

    Friday, June 3, 2016 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    All interested parties are welcome to join this webinar, hosted by Bill Stack Law, Reid Christianson, Lisa Fraley-McNeal (Center for Watershed Protection) and Jeremy Hanson (Virginia Tech) on behalf of the BMP Expert Panel for Impervious Disconnection. Presenters will describe the recommendations in the panel's report that was released for CBP partnership review and comment on Monday May 16, 2016. Review, comment and approval for the report will follow the WQGIT's BMP Protocol. ***VIEW THE WEBINAR RECORDING HERE:*** http://epawebconferencing.acms.com/p5lccc6z6yy/ Please contact Jeremy Hanson (jchanson@vt.edu; 410-267-5753) with any questions.

    Webinar: Recommendations from the BMP expert panel for Urban Tree Canopy

    Friday, May 20, 2016 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
    All interested parties are welcome to join this webinar, hosted by Neely Law (Center for Watershed Protection) and Jeremy Hanson (Virginia Tech) on behalf of the BMP Expert Panel for Urban Tree Canopy. Presenters will describe the recommendations in the panel's report that was released for CBP partnership review and comment on Tuesday May 3, 2016. Review, comment and approval for the report will follow the WQGIT's BMP Protocol. ***The webinar has passed, but please continue to visit this page as future or updated items will be posted here.*** To view the webinar recording use this link: http://epawebconferencing.acms.com/p1w28b16nzb/ Please contact Jeremy Hanson (jchanson@vt.edu; 410-267-5753) with any questions.

    Open Session: OWTS Expert Panel

    Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Open session for the Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems BMP expert panel. To watch a recording of the webinar please use the following link: https://epawebconferencing.acms.com/p3y59joyjcy/ Webinar (via Adobe Connect): https://epawebconferencing.acms.com/owts_ep If using Adobe Connect for the first time, or if you experience any issues connecting to the webinar, you can test your connection and software here: https://epawebconferencing.acms.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Contact Vic D'Amato (panel coordinator) with any questions: Victor.D'Amato@tetratech.com

    Webinar: Recommendations from the BMP expert panel for Manure Treatment Technologies

    Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    All interested parties are welcome to join this webinar, hosted by Doug Hamilton (Oklahoma State) and Jeremy Hanson (Virginia Tech) on behalf of the BMP Expert Panel for Manure Treatment Technologies. Presenters will describe the recommendations in the panel's report that was released for CBP partnership review and comment on Thursday March 31, 2016. Review, comment and approval for the report will follow the WQGIT's BMP Protocol. Use this URL to view the recording of the webinar: https://epawebconferencing.acms.com/p9dtatudyvv/ Agenda: Detailed presentation of the panel's recommendations followed by Q&A with webinar participants. Please contact Jeremy Hanson (jchanson@vt.edu; 410-267-5753) with any questions.

    Open Session: AWMS expert panel

    Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 2:30pm - 4:00pm
    Open session for the Animal Waste Management Systems BMP expert panel. Space is limited. If interested in presenting or if you plan to attend in person, please RSVP no later than April 1st: http://goo.gl/forms/cB9KtPoHgF Conference line: 866 299 3188, code: 267 5715 Webinar (via Adobe Connect): http://epawebconferencing.acms.com/bmpassessment/ If using Adobe Connect for the first time, or if you experience any issues connecting to the webinar, you can test your connection and software here: https://epawebconferencing.acms.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Contact Jeremy Hanson (panel coordinator) with any questions: jchanson@vt.edu, 410-267-5753

2015

    Oyster BMP Expert Panel: Open Stakeholder Session

    Monday, November 2, 2015 from 9:30am - 12:00pm
    Meeting is to provide context on the goals of the Oyster BMP Expert Panel to stakeholders and expert panel members as well as to provide the opportunity for stakeholder input to the panel in the form of presentations or discussion that will help inform their evaluation of water quality benefits – specifically nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment reductions – associated with oyster practices in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.The input requested may address, but is not limited to: data, policy and regulations, experiences with implementation, or tracking and reporting the practices for application toward nutrient and sediment reduction targets. ***Please RSVP using this link: http://www.oysterrecovery.org/oyster-bmp-expert-panel-public-stakeholder-meeting/ ***

    Street Cleaning BMP Expert Panel Report Debut Webinar

    Tuesday, September 29, 2015 from 10:30am - 12:00pm
    This webinar will be the debut of the Street Sweeping and Storm Drain Cleaning BMP Expert Panel report. It will review the Panel's recommendations and kick of the open comment period. For more details, please contact David Wood (Wood.DavidM@epa.gov). **To join the webinar, simply follow this link: https://epa.connectsolutions.com/csn/ **Audio will be provided via conference line** Conference Line: (866) 299-3188 Conference Code: 267-985-6222

    Open Session: Impervious Cover Disconnection Expert Panel

    Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
    Public session for the Impervious Cover Disconnection expert panel. Meeting objectives: --Provide context on this BMP review for impervious cover disconnection to stakeholders and expert panel members. --Provide input to the panel in the form of presentations or discussion that will help inform their evaluation of water quality benefits – specifically nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment reductions – associated with the disconnection of impervious surfaces in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The input requested may address, but is not limited to: data, policy and regulations, experiences with implementation, or tracking and reporting the practices for application toward nutrient and sediment reduction targets.

    Open Session: Nutrient Management Phase 6.0 Expert Panel

    Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 9:30am - 11:30am
    Open Session for Phase 6.0 Nutrient Management Expert Panel Meeting Objectives: -Provide context on the BMP review to stakeholders and expert panel members. -Provide input to the panel in the form of presentations or discussion that will help inform their evaluation of water quality benefits – specifically nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment reductions – associated with these practices in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The input requested may address, but is not limited to: data, policy and regulations, experiences with implementation, or tracking and reporting credits. A recording of the webinar can be found here: https://epa.connectsolutions.com/p409tlqrv1i/ Questions? Contact Lindsey Gordon (gordon.lindsey@epa.gov)

    Nutrient Management Webinar August 20, 2015

    Thursday, August 20, 2015 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
    The Agriculture Workgroup's third webinar on the Nutrient Management Phase 5 Expert Panel Report will be held on August 20, 2015 at 10:00AM. The Panel Chair will discuss how the Panel responded to Partnership comments on the June 25, 2015 report, and any changes made to the report as a result of these comments. Agriculture Workgroup chairs will discuss next steps in the Partnership review and approval process. A recording of the webinar can be found here: https://epa.connectsolutions.com/p1txnjs3aw3/ ------- A recording of the first webinar, held on 4/6/15, is available here: https://epa.connectsolutions.com/p5fbdub0qim/ A recording of the second webinar, held on 7/1/15, is available here: https://epa.connectsolutions.com/p6av433cugh/

    Open Session: Cover Crops Phase 6.0 Expert Panel

    Wednesday, August 19, 2015 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Open Session for the Phase 6.0 Cover Crop Expert Panel Meeting Objectives: -Provide context on the BMP review to stakeholders and expert panel members. -Provide input to the panel in the form of presentations or discussion that will help inform their evaluation of water quality benefits – specifically nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment reductions – associated with these practices in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The input requested may address, but is not limited to: data, policy and regulations, experiences with implementation, or tracking and reporting credits. *****Please RSVP using this link: http://goo.gl/forms/HVV0yfc8bQ***** Questions? Contact Emma Giese (egiese@chesapeakebay.net)

    Open Session: Manure Injection & Incorporation Phase 6.0 Expert Panel

    Tuesday, August 11, 2015 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Open Session for the Manure Injection & Incorporation Expert Panel Meeting Objectives: -Provide context on the BMP review to stakeholders and expert panel members. -Provide input to the panel in the form of presentations or discussion that will help inform their evaluation of water quality benefits – specifically nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment reductions – associated with these practices in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The input requested may address, but is not limited to: data, policy and regulations, experiences with implementation, or tracking and reporting credits. *****Please RSVP using this link: http://goo.gl/forms/HVV0yfc8bQ***** Questions? Contact Emma Giese (egiese@chesapeakebay.net)

    Open Session: Conservation Tillage Phase 6.0 Expert Panel

    Monday, August 10, 2015 from 10:30am - 11:30am
    Open Session for the Phase 6.0 Conservation Tillage Expert Panel Meeting Objectives: -Provide context on the BMP review to stakeholders and expert panel members. -Provide input to the panel in the form of presentations or discussion that will help inform their evaluation of water quality benefits – specifically nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment reductions – associated with these practices in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The input requested may address, but is not limited to: data, policy and regulations, experiences with implementation, or tracking and reporting credits. *****Please RSVP using this link: http://goo.gl/forms/HVV0yfc8bQ***** Questions? Contact Emma Giese (egiese@chesapeakebay.net)

    Nutrient Management Webinar July 1: Phase 5.3.2 Panel Recommendations

    Wednesday, July 1, 2015 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
    The Agriculture Workgroup webinar on the Nutrient Management Phase 5 Expert Panel Report was held July 1, 2015 at 10:00AM. A panel of presenters discussed the recommendations in the Phase 5 Expert Panel Report and the process and timeline for Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership review and comments. A recording of this webinar, held on 7/1/15, is available here: https://epa.connectsolutions.com/p6av433cugh/ A recording of the first webinar, held on 4/6/15, is available here: https://epa.connectsolutions.com/p5fbdub0qim/

    Open Session: Urban Tree Canopy Expert Panel

    Wednesday, June 3, 2015 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
    Open session for the Urban Tree Canopy Expert Panel. Meeting objectives: -Provide context on this BMP review for urban tree planting and urban tree cover to stakeholders and expert panel members. -Provide input to the panel in the form of presentations or discussion that will help inform their evaluation of water quality benefits – specifically nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment reductions – associated with urban tree cover and urban tree planting in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The input requested may address, but is not limited to: data, policy and regulations, experiences with implementation, or tracking and reporting credits. Questions? Contact Jeremy Hanson: 410-267-5753, jchanson@vt.edu

    Nutrient Management Webinar, April 6, 2015

    Monday, April 6, 2015 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    The purpose of the Nutrient Management Webinar is to share information about the forthcoming recommendations from the Phase 5 Nutrient Management Expert Panel, as well as discuss the context of Nutrient Management implementation within the Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership. A panel of presenters will also discuss the Agriculture Workgroup’s charge to the new Phase 6 Nutrient Management Panel. The webinar recording can be accessed here: https://epa.connectsolutions.com/p5fbdub0qim/

2014