MSRA Webinar Series - SB 969: The Whole Watershed Act
MSRA is excited to continue our series of webinars featuring leading industry researchers and partners, as we strive to offer opportunities for discussion and promote advancement of the stream restoration science. Visit our website and social media channels for upcoming webinars. Continuing Education Credits will be offered for these events.
We hope you will join us:
When: Tuesday February 27th, 2024
Time: 11:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: GoToWebinar
Following your registration, and prior to the event, you will receive a webinar link from GoToWebinar which will give you access to the webinar.
Will you be attending?
Register Today! Registration will Close at 3pm on Monday, February 26th.
EVENT DETAILS:
Cost: Free for members, $10 for non-members
Presentation Abstract:
As we noted in our January webinar, the 2024 Maryland General Assembly promises to be impactful in many ways, and there is a lot happening relevant to Stream Restoration. One such bill is Senate Bill 969: The Whole Watershed Act. Matt Stegman, an attorney at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, one of the sponsors of the bill, will walk us through the bill and what it means for stream restoration in Maryland. Marisa Olszewski from the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, a strong supporter of the bill, will also be presenting. Please come with questions and discussion topics!
Below is a link to the bill for attendees to read prior to the webinar: SB 969
Matt Stegman is the Maryland Staff Attorney for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, helping to lead CBF's legislative and regulatory policy advocacy. Prior to assuming this role, he had spent time in local government working for the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and nearly a decade as staff at the Maryland House of Delegates. Matt lives in the Stony Run watershed in Baltimore City with his wife, two children, and dog. In his free time he enjoys hiking, fishing, and obsessively following Cleveland Guardians baseball.
Marisa Olszewski is passionate about advancing public policies to achieve a sustainable, equitable environment for communities across Maryland. She joined Maryland League of Conservation Voters in 2022 as their Environmental Policy Manager. There she helps the organization develop strategic priorities for relevant policies, regulations, and proposed legislation. She also develops community education and outreach programs, including a current focus on Baltimore City. Marisa had previously worked at Robinson Nature Center in Columbia, Mayland since its opening in 2011. While there, she managed the creation of their nature playspace, oversaw exhibits, and developed their volunteer docent program. In her last two years at Robinson, Marisa led sustainability plans and policies for all of Howard County's Department of Recreation and Parks. Marisa holds a M.S. in Environmental Biology from Hood College where she focused on coastal resources and climate change.
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