This webinar will give an overview of the process for bidding construction projects, including the development and components of bid packages.
Trevor Weaver highlights the role of grants and partnerships in funding conservation projects. He explains the importance of watershed assessments for securing funding and outlines various implementation grants. The presentation details workflows for managing grants and emphasizes water quality monitoring. Specific project examples illustrate agricultural and stream restoration efforts, while updates on the Upper Kish and Hungry Run watersheds show progress. Changes in agricultural practices, such as cover crops and farm consolidation, are also discussed.
- Editing Trainer: Trish Attardo
Staff introduce the Master Watershed Steward Program, which focuses on educating and engaging volunteers in conservation. Since its inception in 2013, the program has recruited 959 volunteers across 42 counties, contributing over 113,000 service hours. Volunteers receive training in water and natural resources, and county coordinators oversee projects and partnerships. The program includes initiatives like river cleanups and collaborations with local organizations.