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Goose Creek Association is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the health of the Goose Creek watershed through community engagement, education, and collaboration with local organizations to ensure clean water and sustainable land use.

**This event is sold out. Thank you for your support!** Join us for an evening focused on the future of Goose Creek at Slater Run Vineyards, just across the street from the creek itself. Enjoy the relaxed vineyard atmosphere while hearing what local organizations are learning about the health of the watershed, what&rsquo;s being done to protect it, and what comes next. Whether you&rsquo;re a landowner, volunteer, conservation professional, or simply someone who cares about clean water and the places you love, this is a chance to learn, connect, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of the Goose Creek watershed.

Goose Creek Association Annual Gathering - SOLD OUT

Tuesday, October 6 | 7:00 PM | Webinar What exactly is a riparian buffer&mdash;and what can it do for your property, your stream, and the Goose Creek watershed? Join Goose Creek Association for Riparian Buffers 101: What Landowners Need to Know, a free virtual webinar designed to give landowners practical, approachable information about protecting and restoring the land along their streams. Our panel of local conservation professionals will walk through the basics of riparian buffers, from why they matter to how to get one established on your property. Topics will include:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The benefits of riparian buffers for water quality, erosion control, and wildlife habitat</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How wide a buffer should be</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Native trees and shrubs that work well along streams</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Planting and long-term maintenance considerations</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Balancing stream access with conservation goals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Who may qualify for cost-share or financial assistance programs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Local programs and resources available to help landowners plan and install buffers</li></ul>Featured Speakers: Alyson Borowczyk Executive Director, Goose Creek Association Linnea Sherman Plantings for the Piedmont &amp; Natural Resources Restoration Program Manager, Piedmont Environmental Council Kelsi Steele Conservation Education Specialist, John Marshall Soil and Water District The webinar will conclude with an audience Q&amp;A, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the options available for their own properties. This webinar is being held in recognition of Riparian Buffer Month and the 10th anniversary of Goose Creek Association&rsquo;s Goose Creek Challenge, a longstanding effort to restore streamside habitat throughout the Goose Creek watershed. Registration is free, but advance registration is required. Donations are appreciated.

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