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Dates Tuesday, May 10-Thursday, May 12, 2022 Maritime Conference Center (MCC), 692 Maritime Boulevard Linthicum Heights, MD 21090-1952 1) share examples of successful communication strategies informed by scientific-based tools; Although we are currently scheduled to be at the Maritime Conference Center, we will be monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic very closely and will follow all federal guidelines and mandates related to the pandemic. If circumstances require it, we will either reschedule the meeting to a different future date or shift it to a fully virtual format. |
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Host Organizations
The National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM, Formerly ASWM) and NEIWPCC.
Overview
This is a combined meeting of MAWWG and NEBAWWG to foster continued collaboration across EPA Regions 1, 2, and 3. Expected attendees are wetlands managers, scientists, or students spanning from Maine to North Carolina and as far west as Ohio. The previous in-person joint meeting in 2018 drew 70 attendees from city, state, tribe, and federal agencies, natural heritage programs, wetland conservation organizations, and academia. Our virtual meeting in October 2021 had more than 75 participants.
Among the many benefits of participation, attendees can expect to gain:
• Learning about new or updated programs, projects, regulations, data sources & policies
• Knowledge exchange and peer review on programs, strategies, methods & tools
• Networking, collaboration, and partnership-building across states/regions
| DAILY SCHEDULE |
| Tuesday, May 10 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Eastern |
| Wednesday, May 11 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Eastern |
| Thursday, May 12 from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Eastern |
The most recent version of the draft agenda is posted here. Please check the MAWWG-NEBWWG Sharepoint site for the latest meeting information. If you need to be added to the MAWWG-NEBAWWG Team Group, contact Danielle Algazi at algazi.danielle@epa.gov.
A limited number of scholarships are available to assist those in need to cover travel costs to attend the 2022 MAWWG-NEBAWWG Joint Meeting. Our intent is to support as many people as possible with the limited amount of funding that we have. If you are able to cover some of your costs, that will enable more of our colleagues to attend. The total maximum per person scholarship is $1,000 for three nights of lodging at the MCC and roundtrip travel (some restrictions may apply). For more information and to apply, please go here.
We will be adding additional resources that may be of help during the meeting. Please check the meeting SharePoint Site for the latest resources.
- There is no charge for registration, but all attendees must register for the meeting to attend.
- Meeting attendees will be provided with all meeting sessions at no charge, meeting refreshment breaks (all meals on own), free parking and free WIFI onsite.
- For those with a lodging package only, the cost of breakfast and dinner are included, and lunch is on your own. Meals are not included in registration-only fees. The MCC dining hall is open to all participants at a charge of $15 for breakfast; $20 for lunch and $26 for dinner. The dining hall makes a great place to meet and network!
- Registration Deadline is Monday, May 2, 2022.
Please note that the Maritime Conference Center (MCC) is an accessible to all facility.
- Lodging - Single Room is $155 per night + $17.56 tax per night
- Breakfast and dinner at the MCC dining hall
- Free parking
- Free WIFI
- The MCC offers a secure luggage room for those arriving prior to check-in time that want to store their luggage until they can check-in.
- Hotel Registration Deadline is Monday, May 2, 2022
| FEDERAL EMPLOYEES | NON-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES |
| Must register | Must register |
| Make own hotel reservations | Pay for hotel on registration form |
- Check-in is after 3:00 pm on arrival day. Guests arriving prior to 3:00pm will be accommodated as rooms become available.
- Check-out is by 11:00 am on departure day.
Maritime Conference Center: NAWM has a limited reserved room block, so early reservations are encouraged. Requests for accommodations above and beyond the room block will be considered by the MCC on a space and rate available basis. If the MCC runs out of available rooms, there are nearby hotels available.
If you plan to depart on Friday, May 13th, you will need to make arrangements for Thursday night. A list of hotels near the airports can be found here: Dulles Airport,Reagan National, and BWI.
How to Register
Click on the “Register for the Meeting" link below.
The registration form will allow you to:
- Register for the Meeting
- Register to receive a hotel reservation (NAWM will provide a rooming list to the MCC).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Financial Assistance
MAWWG and NEBAWWG have limited financial assistance available to those in need to help defray travel and lodging expenses. Please contact your EPA Regional representative to identify if any of your conference room expenses or travel can be covered.
- Region 1: Donna Smith-Williams: smith.donna@epa.gov
- Region 2: Jaclyn Woollard: Woollard.Jaclyn@epa.gov
- Region 3: Danielle Algazi: Algazi.Danielle@epa.gov
Maritime Conference Center Amenities
Standard amenities in all accommodations include complimentary Wi-Fi, mini refrigerators, flat- screen televisions with cable channels and comfortable work areas with ergonomic chairs.
Guests also have access to our fitness room, indoor pool, game room, self-service laundry facility, business centers, ATM, sundry shop and Deck Club Lounge.
Additional Information
Transportation and Parking
Just four miles (or ten minutes) from Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport and the BWI Amtrak® Train Station, MCC offers complimentary shuttle service to and from both locations. MCC is also accessible throughout the Mid-Atlantic region via I-95, MD-295 and I-695. Complimentary parking is available onsite.
Accessibility
The Maritime Conference Center is an accessible to all facility. Please let us know if you need any accommodations.
Dining
Breakfast and dinner are included in lodging package only; those not paying for lodging can purchase all meals at the dining hall or at nearby restaurants. Lunch is “on own” for all participants throughout the meeting.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the MMC’s 500-seat Chesapeake Dining Room daily. Hot breakfast and made-to-order eggs and omelets are available in the morning. Lunch includes fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, signature soups, grill items, gourmet sandwiches and hot entrees. Based on Covid-protocols that are changing over time, food may be pre-packaged or grab and go, depending on COVID-19 protocols. Before dinner, you may order a cocktail and take it with you to enjoy. End your meal with one of the MCCs fabulous desserts, including cakes, pies and ice cream.
Nearby Restaurants and Entertainment:
MCC listings of Things to Do in Baltimore and DC
Contact Information
Agenda
Brenda Zollitsch, Senior Policy Analyst
National Association of Wetland Managers
(207) 892-3399; brenda@nawm.org
Marla Stelk, Executive Director
National Association of Wetland Managers
(207) 892-3399; marla@nawm.org
General Information
Laura Burchill, Office Manager
National Association of Wetland Managers
500 Washington Avenue, Suite 201
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 892-3399; Fax: (207) 894-7992
laura@nawm.org