Registration for this year’s Chesapeake Watershed Forum opens on

Monday, August 25

Wednesday, August 27

Friday, August 29

We stagger dates to manage the influx of Chesapeake Watershed Forum registrations. Registration will open from 9 AM-9 PM or until the daily registration cap is met on Monday, August 25, Wednesday, August 27, and Friday, August 29. Registration for the Chesapeake Watershed Forum sells out quickly. Mark your calendar, and please try again on the next applicable day if registration has met its daily cap.

Registration Types

2-Day Registration (includes lodging and 6 meals) — $380

1-Day Registration (includes lodging Friday or Saturday night and 3 meals) — $190

2-Day Commuter (includes 6 meals) — $140

1-Day Commuter (includes 3 meals) — $70

You can find more information about this year’s line-up of sessions, plenaries, and networking opportunities by visiting our website.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenny at chesapeakeforum@allianceforthebay.org

Chesapeake Watershed Forum

“Shaping the Future of Conservation with Human-Centered Approaches”

National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV / November 7-9, 2025

The annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum is the Alliance’s largest conference of the year. We gather over 400 restoration and protection practitioners to inspire and empower local action towards clean water.

Please note that the National Conservation Training Center is a federally secured campus. Starting this year, you are required to provide a REAL ID or a passport to enter the campus.