The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding a virtual national workshop focused on the Enhancing State and Tribal Programs (ESTP) initiative. Wetland program staff from EPA, tribes/nations, states, territories, local governments, and non-profit/academic partners are invited to attend. The National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) will be providing technical and facilitation support. The workshop will include updates from EPA on the ESTP initiative, Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs), and technical support, and will showcase wetland programs and projects from across the country.
The ESTP Virtual National Workshop will be held September 1-3, 2026. Virtual sessions via Microsoft Teams will run 1pm-5pm ET / 10am-2pm PT each day.
REGISTRATION
Registration is now open! Please note that you must register separately for each day:
ABSTRACTS
We welcome you to submit an abstract to be considered as a presenter for the virtual workshop. Abstracts can be submitted until Friday, July 3, 2026. Abstract guidelines and submission form are available here.
For More Information
If you have questions, please contact Portia Osborne with NAWM at portia@nawm.org.