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VIDEO: Combating Climate Change Through Sustainable Development

February 6, 2023

Did you miss our recent webinar on combating climate change through sustainable development? Check out the video to learn about the creative way DC Water preserved history while looking towards the future along the Anacostia River and how Juno Residential addresses the housing crises with sustainably-focused, streamlined designs.

Link to the video on YouTube.

This event was held as part of the implementation of the Potomac Basin Comprehensive Water Resources Plan. See more ICPRB webinar recordings on our YouTube page.

 

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Potomac News Reservoir – Feb 2, 2023

February 2, 2023

Check out Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council’s #wintersaltsmart webinar on responsible use and decision making tools on applying winter salt. Speakers from Maryland Dept. Of The Environment and Beechfield Landscaping Inc. discuss applying ice melters in a way that is both safe AND protects wildlife, infrastructure, and our drinking water.

Link to the webinar:

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Find more news about parks, trash, and oysters in the Potomac News Reservoir.

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Potomac News Reservoir – January 26, 2023

January 27, 2023

Who represents the Potomac River basin?

We would like to say congratulations to the new and incumbent members of Congress who represent the Potomac River basin. We look forward to working with members of the 118th Congress to protect and enhance the waters and related resources of the Potomac River.

We have updated our congressional districts map with links to the offices of those who represent the Potomac River watershed in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and encourage contact with them to assure that Potomac basin concerns remain an ongoing topic.

Find more news about trash, salt, and political boundaries in this week’s Potomac News Reservoir.

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Who represents the Potomac River basin?

January 25, 2023

We would like to say congratulations to the new and incumbent members of Congress who represent the Potomac River basin. We look forward to working with members of the 118th Congress to protect and enhance the waters and related resources of the Potomac River.

The map below contains links to the offices of those who represent the Potomac River watershed in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.

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ICPRB Hiring two Water Sciences Interns for the Spring/Summer

December 20, 2022

We are excited to announce that we are hiring for two paid Water Sciences Internship positions for the spring/summer of 2023. The primary tasks of these internships are to revise and enhance the existing water quality data sources inventory, assist with the Potomac River Basin Drinking Water Source Protection Partnership (DWSPP) newsletter and meetings, collect and analyze stream gage data for river spill preparedness; and/or archive ICPRB photographs.

Learn more on our Jobs page… 

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Sign up for ICPRB’s upcoming webinar: Combating Climate Change Through Sustainable Development

December 20, 2022

On Friday, February 3 from 12-1pm ICPRB will host a webinar on sustainable development in the Potomac basin.

This exciting event is being held as part of the implementation of the Potomac Basin Comprehensive Water Resources Plan and will feature speakers from DC Water and Juno Residential.

Speakers will share information related to sustainable development at non-residential and multi-family residential properties including architectural aspects of sustainable development, practices to combat climate change, and LEED certifications. Presentations will be followed by Q&A with participants.

The event is FREE but registration is required.

 

Contact us for more information