LOCATION: Pocahontas State Park: Swift Creek Banquet Hall, 10301 E State Pk Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832 

TIME: Networking starts at 10:30 AM. Workshop will be 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

REGISTRATION FEE IN PERSON:
$35 Early Bird through July 31, 2026
$35 Student Rate
$45 Starting August 1, 2026
Please register by September 4, 2026 
This fee includes lunch, coffee and snacks.

LUNCH: Lunch will be provided for all in person attendees. A vegetarian option will be included. 

CO-SPONSORS:

The workshop is coordinated by Clean Virginia Waterways with the support of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program.
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available, details on registration page.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This one-day workshop is for stormwater and litter-prevention professionals.  The workshop will address urban trash pollution and strategies employed to intercept a piece of trash before it becomes part of stormwater runoff and is conveyed to and through the storm sewer system.

Pre-Workshop Survey:

We are pleased to welcome David Bulova, Virginia Secretary of Natural and Historic Resource, as a guest speaker. Please complete the survey below to help us shape the rest of workshop agenda and ensure we cover the topics most important to you.

WHY STORMWATER & LITTER?
There are growing concerns about the impacts of debris and plastic pollution in rivers, lakes, the ocean and coastal waters, along with increasing emphasis on stormwater management of litter and debris.  Virginia faces a new urgency to understand and address the sources of litter and marine debris in our waters.

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:

This workshop will address the pressing need to address stormwater challenges in Virginia, where rising sea levels and increased precipitation intensify the risks of flooding and water pollution. Workshop participants will be equipped with practical strategies and innovative approaches to manage stormwater effectively while enhancing the resilience of their communities. This workshop will emphasize the need for collaboration and proactive planning to mitigate the impacts of stormwater on both natural ecosystems and human settlements in Virginia. Participants will also explore actions identified in the 2026–2030 Virginia Marine Debris Reduction Plan that are relevant to stormwater management and discuss opportunities to support their implementation.

We will share ideas through case studies, networking, and discussions and address funding, behavioral changes, legislation, and more!

Workshop in-person registration: https://secure.givelively.org/event/clean-virginia-waterways-inc/2026-stormwater-and-plastic-pollution-workshop