2025 Stormwater Seminar Series Kicks Off Aug. 7
Georgetown, Del., – The Sussex Conservation District (SCD), in partnership with the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension (UDCE), is pleased to announce the return of its stormwater seminar series, designed to promote clean water through effective stormwater management and best management practices (BMPs). The three-part series will be held at the Carvel Research and Education Center in Georgetown from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on select Thursdays.
The seminars provide valuable guidance for homeowners, homeowner associations and industry professionals seeking to improve water quality and protect local waterways. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, stormwater runoff from yards, roads and developed areas is one of the top contributors to water pollution, making education and proactive management essential.
Seminar Schedule:
Stormwater 101 – Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025
Jessica Watson, SCD sediment and stormwater program manager, will provide an overview of Delaware’s stormwater program, including types of stormwater systems, required maintenance and enhancement options. “We encourage communities and property owners to become informed so they can identify problems early, before they become costly to repair,” said Watson.
Stormwater Ponds and Water Quality – Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025
Blake Moore, UD Cooperative Extension natural resources agent, will share updates on local stormwater demonstration plots and new findings on how to support beneficial predatory insects in managed landscapes. Nicholas Ray, Ph.D., University of Delaware assistant professor, has been invited to present on greenhouse gas cycling and water quality in stormwater ponds. His research explores how management techniques such as oxygenation may help reduce methane emissions. (Presentations subject to change.)
Enhancement and Funding Opportunities – Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025
John Emerson, University of Delaware turfgrass extension agent, will present on Delaware Minimum Levels of Sustainable Nutrition (DE-MLSN), a modern soil test interpretation method designed to reduce over-fertilization in turfgrass systems. Ben Coverdale and Holly Walker, both with DNREC, will share successful project implementation and discuss funding opportunities, including Chesapeake Bay watershed funding opportunities. Taryn Davidson, with the Delaware Forest Service will present on additional funding assistance programs and provide a tree planting demonstration in preparation for SCD’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) giveaway.
Seating is limited and preregistration is highly encouraged. Delaware Nutrient Management credits are pending for these events.
For more information or to register, visit www.sussexconservation.org/events or contact Siobhan Kelley, communications and outreach specialist at SCD, at 302-856-2105 ext. 122.
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