Public Outreach 101 for Watershed Groups
Saturday, March 8, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Takoma Park Middle School
(Cafeteria #180)
Stuck with e-mail lists of interested parties, and core activists? Despite great intentions and enthusiasm, even the best watershed groups are plagued with lack of time and strategies to keep the ball rolling with active participation on watershed protection actions. To be effective at the never-ending work of protecting local water quality, it takes awareness, education and behavior change among a broad range of citizens.
This workshop will help you develop a strategic approach to public outreach on watershed topics including identifying target audiences, crafting messages, figuring out appropriate formats and distribution techniques. Learn how to think like a social marketer and use marketing techniques for messages and themes relevant to Montgomery County. Plan for initial projects that get support and recognition, and learn how to build up momentum step–by–step.
The workshop will be conducted by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Public Outreach Manager and will offer a mixture of presentations, small work group exercises, and discussion.
All Potomac and Anacostia watershed groups are invited and encouraged to attend!
Pre-registration is encouraged because space and materials are limited. Please register by February 29, 2008. (Registration form is attached)
Registration Form
Public Outreach 101 for Watershed Groups
Saturday, March 8, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Takoma Park Middle School
7611 Piney Branch Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Name: ____________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Affiliation:________________________________________________
Home Watershed:__________________________________________
(optional)
Phone: ____________________________
E-mail:
Please fill out this registration form and send it to:
Ansu John
Department of Environmental Protection
255 Rockville Pike, #120,
Rockville, MD
Fax: 240-777-7773
Or, e-mail the information:
To: askdep@montgomerycountymd.gov and
Cc: outreach@fosc.org
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Plan to attend The New Stormwater Mgt Act Workshop
Stormwater Regulations Workshop -
The 2007 Maryland Stormwater Management Act
When: Saturday, February 23, 2008
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where:
Fairland Regional Park - Stormwater Management Pavilion
13950 Old Gunpowder Road
Laurel, MD 20707
The goals of the workshop are to:
Ø Discuss the opportunity for the Anacostia that the 2007 legislation presents,
Ø Formulate a response to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) regarding implementation of the 2007 Stormwater Act and
Ø Inform the Maryland Legislature of our response.
**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED**
Seating capacity is limited. Please contact
Phong Trieu at ptrieu@mwcog.org to register.
For more information, see flyer or visit
http://www.anacostia.net/
The 2007 Maryland Stormwater Management Act
When: Saturday, February 23, 2008
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where:
Fairland Regional Park - Stormwater Management Pavilion
13950 Old Gunpowder Road
Laurel, MD 20707
The goals of the workshop are to:
Ø Discuss the opportunity for the Anacostia that the 2007 legislation presents,
Ø Formulate a response to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) regarding implementation of the 2007 Stormwater Act and
Ø Inform the Maryland Legislature of our response.
**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED**
Seating capacity is limited. Please contact
Phong Trieu at ptrieu@mwcog.org to register.
For more information, see flyer or visit
http://www.anacostia.net/
AGENDA:
8:30 Registration
9:00 Welcome, Agenda, GoalsTopics: What will the 2007 Stormwater Act and new regulationsdo for the Anacostia? What can citizens do to make it better?
9:10 Panel on the 2007 Law and the Developing Regulations
10:00 Panel on Anacostia Stormwater Perspectives
11:00 Break
11:15 Facilitated Discussion - Strengthening the Model Ordinance,Regulations and Manual.
12:00 Open Discussion - Next Steps for Implementation/Considerationby AWCAC, Stormwater Consortium, and Watershed Groups (Advocacy)
12:30 Adjourn
12:30-1:00 Optional On-site Stormwater BMP Tour (Weather permitting)
Feb. 7.PBPRA Meeting. Be there!
Greeting: Pope Branch Park Restoration Alliance (PBPRA) Members and Friends
Subject: February Meeting of the (PBPRA)
Meeting Date: Thursday February 07, 2008
Meeting Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church – 3000 Pa. Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020
Distribution list: PBPRA Team Members & Friends
THIS IS A FRIENDLY REMINDER!!!!
Our Next Scheduled Meeting of the Alliance is Thursday February 07, 2008 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at our usual location "The Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church located at 3000 Pa. Ave., SE Washington, DC 20020".
We have reached a very critical point in the Pope Branch Park Restoration Project(s). On October 2, 2007, the Design Team of Black and Veatch (B&V) submitted the design Alternative technical memorandum to DCWASA, DDOE, & DDPR the projects three MOU Agencies. Since that time they have been in consultation and have reached logical conclusions on ways to proceed. We look forward to discussing & learning more about the design directions. It is necessary that best practice is employed in the design and execution of the project forward.
We have good news regarding Certificate of appreciation for the Anacostia Senior High School Students that assisted in planting the two Rain Gardens in our park. We are awaiting the schools decision regarding when to present them to the students. Also, we need to move forward with plans for a formal dedication of the Rain Gardens this spring.
DDOT is invited to present their plans to repair the culvert between M Street and M Place SE located just west of Branch Avenue.
Refreshments will be available at the meeting.
If you have questions or would like to communicate on issues regarding these project; please contact Joseph Glover at the email address jagbfree@comcast.net or call on 202-581-1214 H/O or 202-997-9927 Mobile.
Blessings to all,
Joseph A. Glover, Chair PBPRA
Subject: February Meeting of the (PBPRA)
Meeting Date: Thursday February 07, 2008
Meeting Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church – 3000 Pa. Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020
Distribution list: PBPRA Team Members & Friends
THIS IS A FRIENDLY REMINDER!!!!
Our Next Scheduled Meeting of the Alliance is Thursday February 07, 2008 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at our usual location "The Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church located at 3000 Pa. Ave., SE Washington, DC 20020".
We have reached a very critical point in the Pope Branch Park Restoration Project(s). On October 2, 2007, the Design Team of Black and Veatch (B&V) submitted the design Alternative technical memorandum to DCWASA, DDOE, & DDPR the projects three MOU Agencies. Since that time they have been in consultation and have reached logical conclusions on ways to proceed. We look forward to discussing & learning more about the design directions. It is necessary that best practice is employed in the design and execution of the project forward.
We have good news regarding Certificate of appreciation for the Anacostia Senior High School Students that assisted in planting the two Rain Gardens in our park. We are awaiting the schools decision regarding when to present them to the students. Also, we need to move forward with plans for a formal dedication of the Rain Gardens this spring.
DDOT is invited to present their plans to repair the culvert between M Street and M Place SE located just west of Branch Avenue.
Refreshments will be available at the meeting.
If you have questions or would like to communicate on issues regarding these project; please contact Joseph Glover at the email address jagbfree@comcast.net or call on 202-581-1214 H/O or 202-997-9927 Mobile.
Blessings to all,
Joseph A. Glover, Chair PBPRA
Saturday, February 2, 2008
A message from Chairman Joseph Glover
Good Evening PBPRA Members and Friends:
We are very excited and elated; we are EXCITED that our project is moving forward toward a better result. We ask you to save the date and join us at our February Regular Meeting. See attachment for details. We are ELATED over the results of our 2nd Annual MLK, Jr. National Day of Service that took place on Monday January 21, 2008 in Pope Branch Park. It is exciting that our project was chosen by the Mayor as the Ward 7 signature site. With this designation came an entitlement of official 2008 MLK, Jr. Day of Service - Serve DC - Shirts. These shirts were distributed to volunteers during the day of service. Also Official Serve DC Banners were placed at our Project Site, and media/public officials were notified.
Please see our official thank you that follows. It was crafted by Mr. Irv Sheffey, Sierra Club & PBPRA Member. We thank him for the message.
Best regards and love to all,
Joseph A. Glover, City Leader & Founder and Chair Pope Branch Park Restoration Alliance (We're in our 41st year of service)
We are very excited and elated; we are EXCITED that our project is moving forward toward a better result. We ask you to save the date and join us at our February Regular Meeting. See attachment for details. We are ELATED over the results of our 2nd Annual MLK, Jr. National Day of Service that took place on Monday January 21, 2008 in Pope Branch Park. It is exciting that our project was chosen by the Mayor as the Ward 7 signature site. With this designation came an entitlement of official 2008 MLK, Jr. Day of Service - Serve DC - Shirts. These shirts were distributed to volunteers during the day of service. Also Official Serve DC Banners were placed at our Project Site, and media/public officials were notified.
Please see our official thank you that follows. It was crafted by Mr. Irv Sheffey, Sierra Club & PBPRA Member. We thank him for the message.
Best regards and love to all,
Joseph A. Glover, City Leader & Founder and Chair Pope Branch Park Restoration Alliance (We're in our 41st year of service)
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