You’re Getting Warmer: Taking the Temperature of Maryland's Waters
April 15 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey's Maryland-Delaware-DC Science Center, the Monitoring and Assessment Subcommittee of the Maryland Water Monitoring Council is pleased to present this workshop related to surface water temperatures.
Surface water degradation has historically been associated with nutrients and sediment; however, section 502 (6) of the Clean Water Act also considers heat a surface water pollutant. Emerging contaminants, such as temperature are a known constraint on biotic function and are currently being considered by Maryland’s Department of Environment (MDE) for Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Development. The purpose of this workshop is to share current data and observations of surface and tidal water temperature, discuss aquatic life assessment of Maryland’s cold-water resources, and learn about case studies studying the thermal impacts of Maryland’s waters.
Registration is open through April 13 at 5 p.m.
The workshop may be attended online or in person. There is no fee for this workshop. Note that in-person registration is limited to 50 attendees; lunch will be on your own. Online attendees will receive access information after registration closes.
For more information, please see the workshop agenda.
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