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The Center for Watershed Protection is Relocating on July 21!

Our new New Office Address is 3290 North Ridge Road • Suite 290 • Ellicott City, MD 21043

The Center for Watershed Protection, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering responsible land and water management through applied research, direct assistance to communities, award-winning training, and access to a network of experienced professionals. The Center is your first source for best practices in stormwater and watershed management. The Center was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Ellicott City, Maryland.

As national experts in stormwater and watersheds, The Center for Watershed Protection takes a practical approach to complex, technical watershed management issues; providing collaborative leadership across disciplines and professions with a commitment to protect, restore and enhance our streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands and bays.

The June 2014 Watershed Science Bulletin explores different types of BMP media additives and their phosphorus removal capability. Read now!

The Spring 2014 issue of Runoff Rundown has arrived. Read now!

The latest blog from SWEMA and Gene LeManna urges a more balanced approach of green and grey in stormwater treatment.

Need to develop an IDDE program? Read the guidance.

NEW! Two versions of the Watershed Treatment Model (WTM) released to help users estimate benefits from a wide range of stormwater runoff and pollutant removal practices. Download your FREE COPY of the WTM and User's guide.

Onancock parking lot soaks up rain for a cleaner creek. Learn More...