Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (CBPA) 101 training April 2

George Washington Regional Commission is offering the free regional environment technical training Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (CBPA) 101 Thursday, April 2 at 1:30 pm. People may participate IRL or via Zoom. From the invitation:

According to DEQ’s website, “The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (Bay Act) was enacted by the Virginia General Assembly in 1988 as a critical element of Virginia’s nonpoint pollution source management program. The purpose of the Bay Act program is to protect and improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay by requiring the implementation of effective land use management practices.”

Daniel will be providing a 101 course about the Bay Act. This training will help attendees understand the need, regulations, and the benefits of the Bay Act. This is a great overview for elected officials, new hires, or anyone else looking for a better understanding or refreshment of the CBPA program.

Meeting Location

These meetings are held at the GWRC Office, 406 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401, with the option to join virtually. Details for joining virtually are included in the meeting packet, unless noted otherwise.

For parking information and directions, please visit https://gwregion.org/about-us/directions-and-parking.

Zoom Link

Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87117307060?pwd=caIFWQPMcOt9MNLxeKdtCzm5bSxmmE.1

Meeting ID: 871 1730 7060

Passcode: 450269

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The meeting agenda (PDF).

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