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SUMMARY:Environmental Action & Engagement Professionals Network (EAEP Network)
DESCRIPTION:This CoP will provide an inclusive space for all environmental professionals\, bringing together individuals in community engagement\, environmental education\, program management\, and restoration. This merged group will promote collaboration and knowledge sharing\, allowing professionals to benefit from cross-functional perspectives. \nFocus: An inclusive group open to all environmental professionals\, bringing together experts in community engagement\, environmental education\, program management\, and restoration to share cross-functional perspectives and solutions. \nMeets: Last Tuesday of Each Month \nREGISTER\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to uphold Restore America’s Estuaries’ Code of Conduct\, found HERE.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/environmental-action-engagement-professionals-network-eaep-network-4/2026-03-31/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20251110T142859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T154010Z
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Environmental Professionals Network
DESCRIPTION:This CoP will create a safe\, supportive\, and empowering space exclusively for Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) professionals in the environmental field. The community will focus on fostering professional growth\, offering mentorship opportunities\, and addressing the unique challenges that BIPOC individuals face in environmental careers.\n\n\nFocus: An inclusive group open to all environmental professionals\, bringing together experts in community engagement\, environmental education\, program management\, and restoration to share cross-functional perspectives and solutions. \nMeets: Last Wednesday of Each Month \nREGISTER\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to uphold Restore America’s Estuaries’ Code of Conduct\, found HERE.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/bipoc-environmental-professionals-network-2-2/2026-03-25/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20251217T185912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T125419Z
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SUMMARY:LISCIF's Connecticut State-Wide Learning Exchange
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Learning Exchange will now be on March 17\, 2026.\nThe Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) is excited to announce the first Connecticut State-Wide Learning Exchange. \nThe theme for this Learning Exchange will focus on People of the Sound\, focusing on needs\, environmental impacts\, and access for communities along the Long Island Sound estuary. We will collaborate with Tribal groups\, organizations\, institutions\, and community members to identify resources and provide opportunities for capacity building. \nFull Agenda \nThis event is free and open to the public. Please register to indicate dietary\, interpretation\, and childcare needs. \nBy attending this event\, you agree to abide by Restore America’s Estuaries Code of Conduct. \nEl programa de Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund te invita al Intercambio de Aprendizaje en Connecticut. \nEl tema del intercambio de aprendizaje se enfocará en las necesidades de la comunidad de Connecticut en el estrecho de Long Island Sound. También el evento se enfocará en los problemas medioambientales y el acceso al Long Island Sound. Vamos a colaborar con naciones tribales\, organizaciones\, instituciones y las comunidades para identificar recursos y apoyar sus esfuerzos. \nEl evento es gratis y abierto al público. Por favor\, regístrese para indicar sus necesidades de dieta\, servicio de intérprete y cuidado de niños. \nEn la registración\, por favor\, indica tu nombre donde dice “Name” y tu correo electrónico donde dice “Email Address”.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/liscif-ct-learning-exchange/
LOCATION:Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center\, 110 Pequot Trail\, Mashantucket\, Connecticut\, 06338
CATEGORIES:Event,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:sbegum@estuaries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20260217T155337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T194029Z
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SUMMARY:Congressional Estuaries Caucus Harmful Algal Bloom Briefing
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to welcoming you to today’s briefing on Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and their growing impacts on U.S. estuaries and coastal communities. \nTODAY 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM\nRayburn House Office Building 2253\nOpen to congressional staff and members of the public\nThis timely discussion will feature remarks from the Congressional Estuary Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Bonamici\, Rep. Haridopolos\, and Rep. Larsen as well as a thoughtful dicsussion led by Mike De Luca\, Director of the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve and panelists: \n\nChristine Tang\, President\, EarthCorps\nKatherine Schake\, Manager\, Kachemak Bay Reserve (AK)\nKatherine Hubbard\, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife Research Institute\, HAB Task Force Chair\n\nThey will highlight the increasing frequency and severity of HABs across the country and their impacts on public health\, fisheries\, recreation\, and local economies. Harmful algal blooms occur when colonies of algae grow out of control and produce toxic or otherwise harmful effects on people\, fish\, shellfish\, marine mammals\, birds\, and pets. \nEvery U.S. coastal and Great Lakes state experiences HABs.\nThis nationwide threat affects drinking water supplies\, commercial and recreational fisheries\, tourism\, and community health. The briefing will also discuss the federal role in HAB response and prevention\, including coordination among federal agencies\, states\, municipalities\, and private citizens. \nWhat is a harmful algal bloom?\n\n\n\n\n\nHarmful algal blooms\, or HABs\, occur when colonies of algae — simple plants that live in the sea and freshwater — grow out of control and produce toxic or harmful effects on people\, fish\, shellfish\, marine mammals and birds. The human illnesses caused by HABs\, though rare\, can be debilitating or even fatal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRanging from microscopic\, single-celled organisms to large seaweeds\, algae are simple plants that form the base of food webs. Sometimes\, however\, their roles are more sinister. Under the right conditions\, algae may grow out of control — and a few of these “blooms” produce toxins that can kill fish\, mammals and birds\, and may cause human illness or even death in extreme cases. Other algae are nontoxic\, but eat up all of the oxygen in the water as they decay\, clog the gills of fish and invertebrates\, or smother corals and submerged aquatic vegetation. Still others discolor water\, form huge\, smelly piles on beaches or contaminate drinking water. Collectively\, these events are called harmful algal blooms\, or HABs. \n\nHarmful Algal Blooms Impact Everyone\nThese blooms are a national concern because they affect not only the health of people and marine ecosystems\, but also the “health” of our economy — especially coastal communities dependent on the income of jobs generated through fishing and tourism. These blooms occur in fresh and salt water alike\, wreaking havoc on drinking water\, fisheries\, and outdoor recreation as the unsafe water poses a health risk to people and pets. With climate change and increasing nutrient pollution potentially causing HABs to occur more often and in locations not previously affected\, it’s important for us to learn as much as we can about how and why they form and where they are\, so that we can reduce their harmful effects. \nWhat can be done?\nOn the federal level\, management of harmful algal blooms requires close coordination between municipal\, state\, and federal bodies\, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)\, the US Environmental Protection Agency\, the Food and Drug Administration\, the US Geological Survey\, and the Centers for Disease Control to monitor and address health risks.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/congressional-estuaries-caucus-harmful-algal-bloom-briefing/
LOCATION:Rayburn House Office Building 2253\, 2167 Rayburn House Office Building\, Washington\, DC\, 20515
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T153000
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CREATED:20260225T173744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T195335Z
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SUMMARY:RAE 2026 Summit Proposal Prep Session
DESCRIPTION:Join Restore America’s Estuaries as we walk you through recommendations\, guidance\, and suggestions for submitting your proposal for the 2026 Coastal & Estuarine Summit. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to bwilliamson@estuaries.org.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/rae-2026-summit-proposal-prep-session/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20251110T142859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T154010Z
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Environmental Professionals Network
DESCRIPTION:This CoP will create a safe\, supportive\, and empowering space exclusively for Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) professionals in the environmental field. The community will focus on fostering professional growth\, offering mentorship opportunities\, and addressing the unique challenges that BIPOC individuals face in environmental careers.\n\n\nFocus: An inclusive group open to all environmental professionals\, bringing together experts in community engagement\, environmental education\, program management\, and restoration to share cross-functional perspectives and solutions. \nMeets: Last Wednesday of Each Month \nREGISTER\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to uphold Restore America’s Estuaries’ Code of Conduct\, found HERE.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/bipoc-environmental-professionals-network-2-2/2026-02-25/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20260121T153341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T153918Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Action & Engagement Professionals Network (EAEP Network)
DESCRIPTION:This CoP will provide an inclusive space for all environmental professionals\, bringing together individuals in community engagement\, environmental education\, program management\, and restoration. This merged group will promote collaboration and knowledge sharing\, allowing professionals to benefit from cross-functional perspectives. \nFocus: An inclusive group open to all environmental professionals\, bringing together experts in community engagement\, environmental education\, program management\, and restoration to share cross-functional perspectives and solutions. \nMeets: Last Tuesday of Each Month \nREGISTER\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to uphold Restore America’s Estuaries’ Code of Conduct\, found HERE.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/environmental-action-engagement-professionals-network-eaep-network-4/2026-02-24/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20251217T190720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T203853Z
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SUMMARY:LISCIF's New York State-Wide Learning Exchange
DESCRIPTION:The Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) is excited to announce the first New York State-Wide Learning Exchange. \nThe theme for this Learning Exchange will focus on People of the Sound\, focusing on needs\, environmental impacts\, and access for communities along the Long Island Sound estuary. We will collaborate with Tribal groups\, organizations\, institutions\, and community members to identify resources and provide opportunities for capacity building. \nAgenda\nThis event is free and open to the public. Please register to indicate dietary\, interpretation\, and childcare needs. \nBy attending this event\, you agree to abide by Restore America’s Estuaries Code of Conduct. \nEl programa de Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund te invita al Intercambio de Aprendizaje en Nueva York.  \nEl tema del intercambio de aprendizaje se enfocará en las necesidades de la comunidad de Nueva York en el estrecho de Long Island Sound. También el evento se enfocará en los problemas medioambientales y el acceso al Long Island Sound. Vamos a colaborar con naciones tribales\, organizaciones\, instituciones y las comunidades para identificar recursos y apoyar sus esfuerzos.  \nEl evento es gratis y abierto al público. Por favor\, regístrese para indicar sus necesidades de dieta\, servicio de intérprete y cuidado de niños.  \nEn la registración\, por favor\, indica tu nombre donde dice “Name” y tu correo electrónico donde dice “Email Address”. \n  \n长岛海峡社区影响基金很期待的宣布纽约全州的第一个学习交流活动。 \n本次学习交流的主题将聚焦于 ‘海峡之民’ ，重点关注需求，环境影响以及长岛海峡河口沿岸提供社区通行权。我们将与部落团体，组织，机构及社区成员合作，共同发掘资源并提供能力建设的机会。 \n更多消息及详细议程即将公布！  \n本次活动免费向公众开放。请提前报名并注明饮食需求、翻译需求及托儿需求。 
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/liscif-new-york-learning-exchange/
LOCATION:Queens Museum\, New York City Building Flushing Meadows–Corona Park\, Queens\, New York\, 11368
CATEGORIES:Event,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:sbegum@estuaries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20251110T142859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T154010Z
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Environmental Professionals Network
DESCRIPTION:This CoP will create a safe\, supportive\, and empowering space exclusively for Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) professionals in the environmental field. The community will focus on fostering professional growth\, offering mentorship opportunities\, and addressing the unique challenges that BIPOC individuals face in environmental careers.\n\n\nFocus: An inclusive group open to all environmental professionals\, bringing together experts in community engagement\, environmental education\, program management\, and restoration to share cross-functional perspectives and solutions. \nMeets: Last Wednesday of Each Month \nREGISTER\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to uphold Restore America’s Estuaries’ Code of Conduct\, found HERE.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/bipoc-environmental-professionals-network-2-2/2026-01-28/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20260121T153341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T153918Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Action & Engagement Professionals Network (EAEP Network)
DESCRIPTION:This CoP will provide an inclusive space for all environmental professionals\, bringing together individuals in community engagement\, environmental education\, program management\, and restoration. This merged group will promote collaboration and knowledge sharing\, allowing professionals to benefit from cross-functional perspectives. \nFocus: An inclusive group open to all environmental professionals\, bringing together experts in community engagement\, environmental education\, program management\, and restoration to share cross-functional perspectives and solutions. \nMeets: Last Tuesday of Each Month \nREGISTER\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to uphold Restore America’s Estuaries’ Code of Conduct\, found HERE.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/environmental-action-engagement-professionals-network-eaep-network-4/2026-01-27/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20251110T143134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T161528Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Action & Engagement Professionals Network (EAEP Network)
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Action & Engagement Professionals Network (EAEP Network)\nTime: 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link: Register for the EAEP Network Meeting\nObjective: This CoP will provide an inclusive space for all environmental professionals\, bringing together individuals in community engagement\, environmental education\, program management\, and restoration. This merged group will promote collaboration and knowledge sharing\, allowing professionals to benefit from cross-functional perspectives. \nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to uphold Restore America’s Estuaries’ Code of Conduct\, found HERE.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/environmental-action-engagement-professionals-network-eaep-network-3-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250811T200804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T182145Z
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Environmental Professionals Network
DESCRIPTION:Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link: Register for the BIPOC Network\nMeeting Objective: This CoP will create a safe\, supportive\, and empowering space exclusively for Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) professionals in the environmental field. The community will focus on fostering professional growth\, offering mentorship opportunities\, and addressing the unique challenges that BIPOC individuals face in environmental careers. \nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to uphold Restore America’s Estuaries’ Code of Conduct\, found HERE.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/bipoc-environmental-professionals-network-2/2025-10-29/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250107T185611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T113638Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Living Shorelines Tech Transfer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/2025-living-shorelines-tech-transfer-workshop/
LOCATION:Omni Hotel\, New Haven\, 155 Temple Street\, New Haven\, Connecticut\, 06510
CATEGORIES:Conference,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250811T201122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T182224Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Action & Engagement Professionals Network (EAEP Network)
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Action & Engagement Professionals Network (EAEP Network)\nTime: 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link: Register for the EAEP Network Meeting\nObjective: This CoP will provide an inclusive space for all environmental professionals\, bringing together individuals in community engagement\, environmental education\, program management\, and restoration. This merged group will promote collaboration and knowledge sharing\, allowing professionals to benefit from cross-functional perspectives. \nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to uphold Restore America’s Estuaries’ Code of Conduct\, found HERE.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/environmental-action-engagement-professionals-network-eaep-network-3/2025-10-28/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20251003T184952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T143106Z
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SUMMARY:SNEP 2025 RI Grant Announcement
DESCRIPTION:Join us in October to Celebrate Our 2025 Grantees!\n\nIn October\, we’ll be hosting two events to celebrate the work of our 2025 grant recipients! \nRhode Island Event: Friday\, Oct. 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the Roger Williams Park Casino\, 1000 Elmwood Ave.\, Providence 02907. Speakers to include Mayor Brett Smiley and Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse\, followed by a tour of green infrastructure in Roger Williams Park led by the City of Providence. \nAll events are free and open to the public\, so please join us! Grantees will be available for interviews and conversation. \nNote regarding the federal government shutdown: If we need to postpone one or both of these events due to the federal shutdown\, we will post that decision here on Thursday\, Oct. 16. We’ll also send out a notice to our mailing list\, so please subscribe below to receive updates. \n\nHope to see you there! \n By attending this event\, you are agreeing to uphold Restore America’s Estuaries’ Code of Conduct\, found HERE.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/snep-2025-ri-grant-announcement/
LOCATION:Roger Williams Park Casino\, 1000 Elmwood Ave\, Providence\, DC\, 02907\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20251003T183703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T143202Z
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SUMMARY:SNEP 2025 MA Grant Announcement
DESCRIPTION:Join us in October to Celebrate Our 2025 Grantees!\n\nIn October\, we’ll be hosting two events to celebrate the work of our 2025 grant recipients! \nMassachusetts Event: Monday\, Oct. 20\, 11 a.m. in Riverside Park\, 383 Belleville Ave.\, New Bedford 02746. Speakers to include Mayor Jon Michell and Congressman Bill Keating\, followed by a tour of the North End Resilience District led by Groundwork Southcoast. \n\nAll events are free and open to the public\, so please join us! Grantees will be available for interviews and conversation. \nNote regarding the federal government shutdown: If we need to postpone one or both of these events due to the federal shutdown\, we will post that decision here on Thursday\, Oct. 16. We’ll also send out a notice to our mailing list\, so please subscribe below to receive updates. \n\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to uphold Restore America’s Estuaries’ Code of Conduct\, found HERE.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/snep-ma-grant-announcement/
LOCATION:Riverside Park\, 383 Belleville Ave\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250811T174111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T184021Z
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SUMMARY:Harm in the Water Screening
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/harm-in-our-water-screening/
LOCATION:Reservoir Center\, 301 Water St SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250711T142747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T175413Z
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SUMMARY:The Next 30 Years of Coastal Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join Restore America’s Estuaries for a discussion on the next 30 years of coastal innovation. With nearly 40% of Americans living along our coasts\, there is an urgent need to protect the places and communities we all cherish by accelerating innovation in new technologies\, new business models\, and new practices to ensure community safety.  \nJoin us immediately after the discussion for a celebration of National Estuaries Week and the 30th Anniversary of Restore America’s Estuaries at Sonoma Wine Bar from 5:30 – 7:30 pm EST.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/the-next-30-years-of-coastal-innovation/
LOCATION:Rayburn House Office Building – Gold Room 2168\, 45 Independence Ave SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20515\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250811T200804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T182145Z
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Environmental Professionals Network
DESCRIPTION:Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link: Register for the BIPOC Network\nMeeting Objective: This CoP will create a safe\, supportive\, and empowering space exclusively for Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) professionals in the environmental field. The community will focus on fostering professional growth\, offering mentorship opportunities\, and addressing the unique challenges that BIPOC individuals face in environmental careers. \nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to uphold Restore America’s Estuaries’ Code of Conduct\, found HERE.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/bipoc-environmental-professionals-network-2/2025-09-24/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250716T183309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T151553Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Great Lakes Regional Learning Exchange
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/2025-great-lakes-regional-learning-exchange/
LOCATION:Staybridge Suites Rochester University by IHG\, 1000 Genesee Street\, Rochester\, NY 1461\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250811T201122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T182224Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Action & Engagement Professionals Network (EAEP Network)
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Action & Engagement Professionals Network (EAEP Network)\nTime: 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link: Register for the EAEP Network Meeting\nObjective: This CoP will provide an inclusive space for all environmental professionals\, bringing together individuals in community engagement\, environmental education\, program management\, and restoration. This merged group will promote collaboration and knowledge sharing\, allowing professionals to benefit from cross-functional perspectives. \nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to uphold Restore America’s Estuaries’ Code of Conduct\, found HERE.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/environmental-action-engagement-professionals-network-eaep-network-3/2025-09-23/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250811T200804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T182145Z
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Environmental Professionals Network
DESCRIPTION:Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link: Register for the BIPOC Network\nMeeting Objective: This CoP will create a safe\, supportive\, and empowering space exclusively for Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) professionals in the environmental field. The community will focus on fostering professional growth\, offering mentorship opportunities\, and addressing the unique challenges that BIPOC individuals face in environmental careers. \nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to uphold Restore America’s Estuaries’ Code of Conduct\, found HERE.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/bipoc-environmental-professionals-network-2/2025-08-27/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250811T201122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T182224Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Action & Engagement Professionals Network (EAEP Network)
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Action & Engagement Professionals Network (EAEP Network)\nTime: 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link: Register for the EAEP Network Meeting\nObjective: This CoP will provide an inclusive space for all environmental professionals\, bringing together individuals in community engagement\, environmental education\, program management\, and restoration. This merged group will promote collaboration and knowledge sharing\, allowing professionals to benefit from cross-functional perspectives. \nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to uphold Restore America’s Estuaries’ Code of Conduct\, found HERE.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/environmental-action-engagement-professionals-network-eaep-network-3/2025-08-26/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250606T151222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T211357Z
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SUMMARY:LISCIF New York Press Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the announcement of the 2025 slate of New York Grant recipients of the Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund grant on Wednesday\, July 16\, 2025\, at 10:30 a.m. at 38 Dyke Rd.\, Setauket\, NY 11733 (Conscience Bay) to highlight ongoing efforts to protect and restore Long Island Sound. In the case of inclement weather\, the event will be moved to the Neighborhood House at 95 Main St Setauket NY 11733. \nSpeakers will include representatives from the Long Island Sound Partnership\, Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE)\, EPA Region 1 and EPA Region 2\, the Setalcott Nation\, and other local partners and subawardees. \nThe program will run approximately 1.5 to 2 hours\, with an optional site tour of the restoration project area to follow.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/liscif-new-york-press-conference-2/
LOCATION:LISCIF 2025 Press Conference NY\, 38 Dyke Road\, Setauket\, NY\, 11733\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250606T151845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T211504Z
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SUMMARY:LISCIF Connecticut Press Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the announcement of the 2025 slate of Connecticut recipients of the Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund grant on Tuesday\, July 15\, 2025\, at 10:30 a.m. at the Connecticut River Museum (67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT 06426) to highlight ongoing efforts to protect and restore Long Island Sound. \nSpeakers will include representatives from the Long Island Sound Partnership\, Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE)\, EPA Region 1 and EPA Region 2\, the Executive Director of Connecticut River Museum\, and other local partners and subawardees. \nThe program will run approximately 1.5 to 2 hours\, with an optional site tour of the restoration project area to follow. \nVENUE NOTE: Google Maps may direct you to the incorrect location if you enter 67 Main St\, Essex\, CT 06426. Be sure to put “Connecticut River Museum” in the search bar to ensure you arrive at the correct location.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/liscif-connecticut-press-conference-2/
LOCATION:LISCIF 2025 Press Conference CT\, 67 Main St\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
GEO:41.3513825996;-72.3848202857
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250407T192924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T173847Z
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SUMMARY:LISCIF 2025 Annual Learning Exchange
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Learning Exchange\, bringing together current and new grant recipients to highlight completed projects benefiting the Long Island Sound estuary! Organizations will share their work\, challenges\, and successes throughout breakout sessions during the day. There will also be plenty of opportunities to participate in workshops while attendees network\, strengthen ties\, and build community moving forward. This annual event aims to be a knowledge and tech share of projects within a collaborative framework. \nAgenda \nTarget Audience  \n\n2024 and 2025 Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund Subawardees\nTribal Groups\, Organizations\, Institutions\, and Municipalities located in Connecticut and New York focused on environmental projects in the Long Island Sound estuary\nCoastal conservation\, restoration professionals\, students\, and early career professionals working in environmentally distressed communities\n\nWorkshops are intended to be in a collaborative framework. Please come prepared to engage\, ask questions\, and network with other attendees. \nThank you to the CUNY Graduate Center’s Earth and Environmental Sciences Department for hosting this event. \nAccommodations  \nIf you need hotel and/or travel accommodations\, please contact Kellie Marty at kmarty@estuaries.org. \nWe look forward to seeing you at this year’s Annual Learning Exchange!
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/liscif-2025-annual-learning-exchange/
LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center\, 365 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:sbegum@estuaries.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250618T173315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T173315Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Action & Engagement Professionals Network (EAEP Network)
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Action & Engagement Professionals Network (EAEP Network)\nDate: Tuesday\, June 24\, 2025\nTime: 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link: Register for the EAEP Network Meeting\nObjective: This CoP will provide an inclusive space for all environmental professionals\, bringing together individuals in community engagement\, environmental education\, program management\, and restoration. This merged group will promote collaboration and knowledge sharing\, allowing professionals to benefit from cross-functional perspectives. \n  \nGuiding Question for the First Meeting\nAdvancing Inclusive Practices in 2025: A New Approach to an Ongoing Problem\n \n\nHow can we rethink current practices to better embed inclusivity principles in environmental work?\nWhat challenges and opportunities exist in centering the needs of historically excluded communities in your programs and initiatives\nHow can we support each other in navigating the complexities of inclusivity work while making meaningful\, sustainable change
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/environmental-action-engagement-professionals-network-eaep-network-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250121T143826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T221215Z
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Environmental Professionals Network
DESCRIPTION:BIPOC Environmental Professionals Network\nDate: Wednesday\, January 29\, 2025\nTime: 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link: Register for the BIPOC Network \nMeeting Objective: This CoP will create a safe\, supportive\, and empowering space exclusively for Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) professionals in the environmental field. The community will focus on fostering professional growth\, offering mentorship opportunities\, and addressing the unique challenges that BIPOC individuals face in environmental careers. \nGuiding Question for the First Meeting\nAdvancing Inclusive Practices in 2025: A New Approach to an Ongoing Problem \n\nHow can we rethink current practices to better embed inclusivity principles in environmental work?\nWhat challenges and opportunities exist in centering the needs of historically excluded communities in your programs and initiatives?\nHow can we support each other in navigating the complexities of inclusivity work while making meaningful\, sustainable change?
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/bipoc-environmental-professionals-network/2025-05-28/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250121T143356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T221312Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Action & Engagement Professionals Network (EAEP Network)
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Action & Engagement Professionals Network (EAEP Network)\nDate: Tuesday\, January 28\, 2025\nTime: 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link: Register for the EAEP Network Meeting\nObjective: This CoP will provide an inclusive space for all environmental professionals\, bringing together individuals in community engagement\, environmental education\, program management\, and restoration. This merged group will promote collaboration and knowledge sharing\, allowing professionals to benefit from cross-functional perspectives. \n  \nGuiding Question for the First Meeting\nAdvancing Inclusive Practices in 2025: A New Approach to an Ongoing Problem\n \n\nHow can we rethink current practices to better embed inclusivity principles in environmental work?\nWhat challenges and opportunities exist in centering the needs of historically excluded communities in your programs and initiatives\nHow can we support each other in navigating the complexities of inclusivity work while making meaningful\, sustainable change
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/environmental-action-engagement-professionals-network-eaep-network/2025-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021317
CREATED:20250414T173047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T152857Z
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SUMMARY:GIS Mapping: Presenting Results and Findings 
DESCRIPTION:GIS Mapping: Presenting Results and Findings\nPlatform: Zoom\nDate/Time: Tuesday\, May 13th\, 2025 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm\nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0qp18PlNTRqHUNPPSZA7FA\nFacilitator: Marin Karr\nDescription: Join our introductory training on GIS and find out how your organization can use QGIS to map coastal resiliency\, access\, and restoration projects. Learn about the importance of GIS and sharing your data to advocate for your community. Explore how maps can strengthen strong narratives that highlight results and impact. The training will cover the basics of GIS\, its importance\, and how to get started on creating your own maps using QGIS software.\n\nMarin Karr is a master’s student at the University of Leipzig\, studying sustainable development with a focus on governance. Before attending graduate school\, they worked as a Community Engagement and Land Stewardship Coordinator at Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT) where they created Story Maps to assess the accessibility of parks owned by DNRT in Massachusetts.
URL:https://estuaries.org/event/gis-mapping-presenting-results-and-findings/
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Restore America's Estuaries":MAILTO:rae@estuaries.org
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