September 26, 2023 — Theme: Exploring Emerging Water Issues
The 2023 VWMC Conference will be held at the Henrico County Training Center in Henrico, Va. The conference runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program includes nine invited presentations on water monitoring and management. Presentation topics range from monitoring environmental DNA (eDNA) to water quality issues pertaining to microplastics, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and road deicers. Speakers will discuss the Chesapeake Bay, septic system assistance, and the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program. Eric Braker with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay will be the keynote speaker. He uses the power of storytelling to help bridge the gap between humans and nature. Learn more here. Register here.