CWMP hosts four public meetings for our watershed partners and other interested parties. We bring together municipal officials, practitioners, scientists, regulators, and interested members of the public to discuss current matters in stormwater management in the Christina Basin watersheds of Chester County.
Periodically we will host a meeting with a special agenda or specific audience. For instance, about once a year we plan to have a breakfast meeting for local elected officials to bring them up to speed on what is happening in the world of water and stormwater management.
In addition to meetings, CWMP hosts several workshops each year, with the focus on applied techniques and technical support for stormwater implementation projects and watershed protection. Workshops will include topics such as green infrastructure installation, HOA issues, Operation and Maintenance, grant and funding resources, among many others. If you are interested in particular topics, please let us know!
Green Stormwater Infrastructure: From Concept to Construction
Where: 721 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30am
Join CWMP, East Marlborough Township, and Brandywine Conservancy for an in-person workshop exploring how green stormwater infrastructure can help municipalities improve water quality, reduce runoff, and meet local stormwater management goals.
Using the recently installed rain garden at the East Marlborough Township campus as a real-world example, participants will follow the project from initial focus area assessment and site selection through design, funding, construction, and long-term maintenance. Conservancy staff and project partners will share the successes, challenges, and lessons learned throughout the process, including how implementation obstacles were addressed and how ongoing maintenance is being managed. This workshop is provided at no cost to CWMP member municipalities. Non-member registration: $25
Management and Stewardship of Municipal Open Space
Where: E. Brandywine Fire Hall 2096 Bondsville Road Downingtown, PA 19335
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Management and Stewardship of Municipal Open Spaces
Kayla Kehres | Forester, DCNR - Overview of Forestry Management: dying ash trees, Beech Leaf Disease, what to do with dead trees, how to keep invasives out of new openings and management options.
E. Bradford Township- Rich Phifer and Ryan Staiber - Overview of townships open space management program and use of Open Space Funds for land management
Restore Our Roots- Calen Wylie- Overview of this grassroots, volunteer-led organization focus on restoring native habitat, planting riparian buffers, and beautifying Borough parks through hands-on stewardship, environmental education, and community engagement.
Sharing/Questions and Answers from the Audience.