Tribal Technical Exchange: Nonpoint Source and Monitoring
Invitation Only. Contact: king.whitney@epa.gov for registration.
Sharing how Indigenous approaches and western science intersect to understand and improve Tribal water quality. Small group facilitated discussions.
This Session is open to Tribes that currently receive 106 or 319 grants or are interested in becoming eligible to receive those funds.
This is a technical information sharing session with small group discussions and networking where participants will have the opportunity to discuss with their peers’ questions such as:
- How do you choose monitoring sites and does nonpoint source pollution loadings (observed or monitored) factor into those choices?
- How often do you communicate your monitoring findings to the Tribal community, and do you get input on what the implications are for Tribal use and culture?
- How do you track in-kind efforts to document match requirements?
Early Career Mixer
What: The NMC Career Mixer is an opportunity for people at different career stages (early, mid, seasoned) to network, ask questions, share insights, and explore paths in the water quality monitoring field.
When & Where: Wednesday 3/12 evening, Location offsite TBD
Call for seasoned professionals: In the past we have not had enough seasoned professionals participate in this event. In response this year we are seeking volunteers who are at later stages in their career and interested in sharing their experiences and insights with early or mid-career individuals. It is a great way to make an impactful connection and opportunity to reflect on your achievements!
Please contact Emi Fergus (fergus.emiko@epa.gov) with questions.
Region 5 Volunteer Monitoring NMC Add-On Session
Update: due to the recent federal travel restrictions. unfortunately the Friday-only workshop has been cancelled. Friday-only registrants will receive a refund. We are very sorry for this disappointment and appreciate your understanding as we navigate this challenging situation together.
This session is a collaborative, networking opportunity for Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ohio) and the greater Midwest volunteer monitoring program coordinators. State, Tribal, local watershed group, and federal agency partners who coordinate a volunteer monitoring program are welcome. The agenda will include discussion topics and hands-on activities that focus on the themes of “Training, Team-Building, and Engagement”.
A separate, $75, registration fee is required to attend this session. For those who want to attend both the Thursday conference sessions and the Friday workshop (rather than attend the full conference), a discounted registration rate of $355 is available. Admission to choice of Thursday sessions, breakfast, a plenary lunch, and morning and afternoon beverage breaks are included for Thursday, as well as an account on the Whova conference app to access networking and virtual programming. A morning coffee break and lunch will be provided on Friday.
Note: the discounted Thursday add-in is only for Region 5 attendees not originally planning to attend or not getting travel approval for the full conference.
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