State of the Science of Salinity Risks in the Chesapeake Bay and Its Tributaries: Connecting Monitoring, Modeling and Management
April 4, 2026 - April 4, 2026The date and location of this workshop is To Be Determined. The Steering Committee is currently considering Spring 2026 in the DC area.
The Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) will host a workshop to assess the state of the science of salinization in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, gain a better understanding of long-term trends and the magnitude and frequency of extreme salinity events, and identify effective ways to anticipate and manage changes in salinization. The workshop will result in a comprehensive document that describes the state of the science of salinization risks in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and guidance for monitoring, modeling, and management from headwaters to coastal waters.
Workshop Steering Committee:
* STAC Member
- Sujay Kaushal, UMD, Co-Chair
- Stanley Grant, VT, Co-Chair
- Steven Bieber, MWCOG
- Caitlin Bolton, MWCOG
- Rosemary Fanelli, USGS
- KC Fillipino*, HRPDC
- Kaylyn Gootman, EPA
- Conor Keitzer, UMCES
- Lew Linker, EPA
- Paul Mayer, EPA
- Steven Nelson, WSSC
- Greg Noe*, USGS
- Lisa Raigan, MWCOG
- Megan Rippy, VT
- Peter Tango, USGS
If you have any questions, please contact Meg Cole, STAC Coordinator, at colem@chesapeake.org.