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Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Groundwater contamination and drinking water in the Potomac Aquifer
Meet at the Delaware Center for Horticulture in Wilmington DE. 2:00 - 4:00PM.

Join us for a panel discussion with leaders in the field of groundwater/drinking water in the state. Find out current trends and regulatory issues related to this hot topic.

past events
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Save the date!  2010 CONFERENCE -- Wetlands of Delaware: Status, Trends, and Future Outlook

 January 20th, 2010, Dover Sheraton.  Learn more.  Visit DNREC\'s wetlands program site

Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Mid-Atlantic Volunteer Monitoring Conference at Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
The 2009 Mid-Atlantic Volunteer Monitoring conference will provide a forum for volunteer monitors, environmental organizations, and agencies to meet, present, and promote volunteer monitoring efforts. The conference includes plenary session, workshops, and breakout sessions on topics such as sustaining volunteer organizations, data use, watershed issues, and monitoring techniques. The conference is sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia). http://sites.google.com/site/eparegion3conference/

Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Delaware Association for Environmental Education Open House
For those interested and involved in environmental and conservation education, please make plans to attend the DAEE Open House next week on August 12th at the St. Jones Reserve in Dover from 6-8 p.m. Please feel free to distribute attached flyer to others. There will be exhibits, light refreshments, presentations about DAEE and NAAEE, an open discussion forum, prizes and hand-outs.

Saturday, 2 May 2009
Creek Fest
A family fun day celebrating the White Clay Creek, White Clay Preserve and White Clay Creek State Park. [learn more]

Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Dr. Peter Schultz: The Impacts of Global Warming on the Mid-Atlantic Region
DE AWRA is a cosponsor for Dr. Peter Schultz's talk, "The Impacts of Global Warming on the Mid-Atlantic Region" on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 7 to 9 PM, at Limestone Presbyterian Church, Wilmington. In addition to the evening meeting at Limestone Church, Dr. Schultz will also be speaking to legislators on the same day at a joint meeting of the House and Senate Natural Resources Committees from 1:30 to 3:30 in Room 112 of the Tatnall Building in Dover. The Dover meeting is open to the public and may be more convenient for some, but it is important to realize that seating will be very limited, especially if many legislators attend.

Monday, 27 April - Friday, 1 May 2009
River and Stream Restoration: Geomorphic & Ecological Processes
A New Jersey AWRA sponsored event. Sign up for a 2- or 5-day course. Please visit the course website for more information. [Register online]

Monday, 20 October - Friday, 24 October 2008
River and Stream Restoration: Geomorphic & Ecological Processes
A New Jersey AWRA sponsored event. more information

Saturday, 19 July 2008
Tip-A-Canoe and BBQ Too!
A canoe down the Brandywine followed by a bbq and festivities, 1 p.m.-12 a.m. more information

Saturday, 12 April 2008
Appoquinimink Race for Our River
A 5K race and fun run to benefit the Appoquinimink River Association. more information

Wednesday, 19 September - Sunday, 21 September 2008
Mid-Atlantic Sections of the AWRA Annual Conference
The Delaware AWRA will be hosting the Mid Atlantic AWRA Conference in September 2007. The conference title is Green Opportunities for a Blue Resource: An Economic Perspective. The conference will include sessions on environmental initiatives and the economic value and impact of these projects as well as field trips to a variety of projects. The conference will be held in Newark, Delaware at Clayton Hall on the University of Delaware Campus. More information coming soon. conference proceedings

Friday, 17 November 2006
Workshop on Streams, Creeks, and Rivers: Applying Environmentally Friendly Management Practices
DNREC Division of Water Resources, Wetlands Subaqueous Lands Section and the New Castle County, Delaware Department of Special Services are hosting a workhop intended to provide current environmentally friendly methods of managing urban streams and guidance on the regulations covering work in streams. The workshop will be in the Gilliam Building in New Castle, Delaware from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. RSVP by emailing or calling Gayle Calder or Jim Chaconas at 302-739-9943 by October 27.

Sunday, 19 November 2006
Chesapeake Watershed Forum
Celebrate the diversity of the Chesapeake watershed with workshops, forums, field trips, networking, and social activities. more information

Wednesday, 15 November 2006
Delaware Ornamental and Turf Workshop
The 2006 Delaware Ornamental and Turf Workshop is being held at Hockessin Memorial Hall on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sessions include turf pest control, meadow establishment techniques, managing plant scale, new regulations for stormwater management ponds, seasonal plant color, and a panel discussion on the latest strategies to manage invasives. Registration deadline is November 8th. For more information call 888-448-1203.

Wednesday, 8 November 2006
The Red Clay Creek: On the Road to Recovery
Virtual Tour and Speakers: After a long history of industrial pollution, the Red Clay Creek is on the road to recovery. * Take a virtual tour of the watershed with Jim Jordan, of the Red Clay Valley Association, and discover the unique aspects that make this waterway so special. *Hear a bi-state perspective from Drew Rief of the United States Geological Survey, and Ellen Dickey from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control about what the biology has to say about the health of Red Clay Creek. *Learn about an important cost saving program for homeowners from Jessie Benjamin, Taproot Native Design and in partnership with Stroud Water Research. more information

Thursday, 9 November 2006
2006 Annual AWRA Conference
AWRA's annual conference will be held at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore Maryland this year.

Monday, 16 October 2006
Delaware Water Policy Forum Series No. 6 - The Delaware: Challenges and Opportunities Affecting A Working and Environmental River
The forum will be held on Monday, October 16, 2006 from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Clayton Hall on the University of Delaware campus in Newark, Delaware. This forum, the sixth in a series that examines statewide water policy issues, is designed to explore the Delaware River Basin and the competing environmental, industrial, and economic issues in the Basin. The keynote speaker will provide an overview of the Delaware River Basin and a panel of regulators, scientists, and industrial representatives will discuss the challenges and opportunities for a working and environmental river. The conference will wrap up in the afternoon with presentations on recent developments in water law and possible affects within the Delaware River Basin. For more information go to the conference website.

Wednesday, 11 October - Thursday, 12 October 2006
2006 Delmarva Wetlands Conference
Integrating Wetland Restoration and Protection onto the Landscape - Call for Presenters will be held in Dover, DE. Goal: To bring together managers and scientists to share ideas and formulate pathways for restoring and protecting wetland resources on the Delmarva Peninsula through integration of existing programs, development and implementation of conservation strategies, and focused education and outreach efforts Conference Format: Day 1 - several concurrent sessions of talks in the morning will highlight ongoing efforts in Delmarva to restore and protect wetlands. In the afternoon, breakout groups will be facilitated to identify gaps in existing efforts, explore opportunities for integration and collaboration, and formulate ideas for expanding/improving ongoing projects Day 2 - several field trips and/or workshops will be offered to provide hands-on experience in restoration, monitoring and outreach approaches. If you are interested in giving a presentation or leading a field trip or workshop: Direct questions to: Amy Jacobs or Mark Biddle at: 302-739-9939.

Tuesday, 10 October 2006
The Red Clay Creek: Flood or Drought - Where's the Balance
Virtual Tour and Speakers: What can be done about the flooding issues that seem to have become regular events in the Red Clay Watershed? Learn more about why it is happening and what we as landowners can do about it. *Take a virtual tour of the watershed with Jim Jordan, of the Red Clay Valley Association, and discover the unique aspects that make this waterway so special *Hear what Jerry Kauffman, Director of Watershed Policy, P.E and State Water Coordinator, has to say about the connection between flooding, drought, and the land we all use. *Find out what is being done to help minimize the extremes of water levels in the Red Clay and what we can do to help. Jim Eisenhardt and Chris Whallon from Duffield Associates, Inc. will discuss an important example . more information

Wednesday, 27 September 2006
7th Coastal & Estuarine Shallow Water Science & Management Conference
The 7th Coastal and Estuarine Shallow Water Science and Management Conference is going to be held September 25-27, 2006 at the Holiday Inn on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This year's theme is the interrelationships between shallow water habitats, water quality and adjacent land use. For more information go to the conference website.

Wednesday, 20 September 2006
AWRA Wetlands Restoration Dialogue
Expanding on the ground-breaking and successful model established at last year's International Conference on Restoring the Everglades, AWRA is convening the Wetlands Restoration Dialogue in cooperation with the South Florida Water Management District in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Leaders and experts in wetlands restoration from around the country will provide updates and insights on the progress of wetlands restoration in the United States. Hear what wetlands restoration experts are doing that is succeeding, what isn't working, and what remains to be done. You'll have ample opportunities to join in the dialogue during each session, at breaks, lunches, the networking reception, and the closing Plenary Session and Open Discussion. Come to this conference and return home with fresh ideas and new approaches to solve the complex problems you face in your own backyard wetland. For more information go to the conference website

Wednesday, 14 June - Friday, 16 June 2006
Mid-Atlantic Sections of the AWRA Annual Conference
The Mid-Atlantic sections of the American Water Resources Association are hosting an annual conference at the New Jersey School of Conservation in Branchville, NJ near the nexus of PA, NY and NJ. The theme of the conference will be stream restoration and the tentative agenda for the conference includes workshops, tours, technical presentations, poster sessions and receptions. For more information go to the conference website.

Saturday, 10 June 2006
Plant Walk - Red Clay Creek
A plant walk will be held at the Red Clay Creek in Chester County, PA. We will explore a private nature preserve along the Red Clay Creek near the Delaware State Line. Habitats include a native-dominated wooded floodplain, wetlands, and a rich meadow. more information

Wednesday, 10 May 2006
AWRA 2006 Spring Specialty Conference GIS and Water Resources IV
The American Water Resources Association is hosting their annual Spring Specialty Conference in Houston, TX. There are 44 concurrent oral technical sessions over the three day conference. more information

Saturday, 6 May 2006
Delaware Nature Society Native Plant Sale
The Delaware Nature Society will host their annual Native Plant Sale on Saturday, May 6, 2006 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. more information

Tuesday, 25 April 2006
Healing A Wounded Stream: Pike Creek Stream Restoration
more information

Saturday, 1 April 2006
Christina Conservancy Annual Clean Up
The Christina Conservancy will be holding its annual clean up on April 1, 2006. more information

Thursday, 16 March 2006
Wild and Scenic White Clay Creek: Pennsylvania and Delaware's Threatened Treasure
more information

Tuesday, 10 January 2006
Doing Restoration Right: Putting the Plan Into Practice Conference
The Mid-Atlantic Chapter Society for Ecological Restoration International are hosting a one day conference on January 10, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Tuttleman Center at Philadelphia University on Henry Avenue and School House Lane in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For registration and agenda information you can download the brochure here.

Tuesday, 29 November 2005
Annual Meeting
The Delaware AWRA's first Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 in Newark, Delaware. This will be our first Annual Meeting and will include a casual dinner at Iron Hill Brewery on Main Street, which will include networking opportunities, a review of our first year, and our future direction.

Thursday, 10 November 2005
AWRA 2005 Annual Conference
The AWRA 2005 Annual Conference will be held November 7th - 10th in Seattle, Washington at the Red Lion Hotel in the heart of downtown Seattle. The conference features a wide variety of activities including technical sessions, workshops, field trips, and special events. The plenary sessions will motivate and inspire great progress: the Opening Plenary Session features former Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt while the Tuesday Plenary Session addresses water policy and management ranges from national to regional to local in scale. For more detailed information about the sessions and for registration go to the AWRA website.

Friday, 21 October 2005
University of Delaware Annual Water Policy Forum
The Delaware Policy Forum titled: Water Friendly Landscape Design: A Prescription for Healthy Watersheds will be held on Friday October 21, 2005 from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm at Clayton Hall on the University of Delaware campus in Newark, Delaware. Co-sponsors of this event are the Delaware Water Resources Center, the University of Delaware Institute for Public Administration-Water Resources Agency, Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture at the University of Delaware, and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. This policy forum, the fifth in a series that examines statewide water policy issues, is designed to explore natural landscape design techniques that can be used to protect and restore watersheds in Delaware and the Delaware Valley. Learn from some of the foremost experts in natural landscape design. Our motto this year: plant a tree, plant a garden, plant a watershed. conference proceedings

Friday, 7 October 2005
DE AWRA Annual Meeting - CANCELLED
Our first Annual Meeting which will be held on Friday, October 7, 2005 in Sussex County, Delaware. This will be our first Annual Meeting and will include a visit to the James Farm Ecological Preserve and and dinner at a local restaurant, which will include networking opportunities, a review of our first year, and discussion on our future direction.