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Maryland Water Monitoring Council (MWMC) 32nd Annual Conference
Connecting the Drops: Watersheds, Data, and People
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Location: Baltimore Metro Area (location TBD)
Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for the 32nd Annual Maryland Water Monitoring Council (MWMC) Conference. This year, we are excited to bring together water professionals, academic researchers, policymakers, and community scientists to explore the vital intersections between our waterways, the information we collect, and the communities we serve.
Whether you are monitoring streams, analyzing data, or engaging the public in watershed protection, this conference is the premier networking and knowledge-sharing event for Maryland's water community.
Call for Papers
"Connecting the Drops: Watersheds, Data, and People"
A healthy watershed relies on more than just clean water; it thrives on the powerful connections between reliable data and engaged communities. This year’s theme focuses on how we collect, interpret, and share water quality data to build stronger, more resilient watersheds and empower local communities.
We invite abstracts for oral presentations, poster sessions, and student contributions that address topics including, but not limited to:
- Restoration
- Bay Restoration
- Community Science
- Blue Carbon
- Salt
- Lakes
- Stormwater
- Groundwater
Submission Formats
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Oral Presentations: 25-minute standard presentation (plus 5 minutes for Q&A) during our concurrent breakout sessions.
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Poster Presentations: Displayed throughout the conference and presented during breaks.
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Student Presentations: We highly encourage students to participate in our annual Student Poster Contest! Students may present their work in a 5-minute Lightning Talk.
Important Dates & Deadlines
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Abstract Submission Deadline: August 20, 2026
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Notification of Acceptance: Early October 2026
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Conference Date: November 19, 2026
Award Nominations Open
Start thinking about the watershed heroes in your network! We are accepting 2026 nominations for the Carl S. Weber Award and the Above and Beyond Award.
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities
Is your organization looking to connect with hundreds of environmental professionals across the state? Sponsorship packages and exhibitor tables will be available when registration opens.
General registration will open in late summer.
Stay tuned to the MWMC Conference Website and our Facebook page for more details, venue announcements, and registration pricing.
For questions regarding the conference, including abstracts, please contact mwmcsecretary.dnr@maryland.gov.
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