Terry Doss, CERP, and Dr. Ildiko C. Pechmann attended the joint meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Wetlands Workgroup (MAWWG) and the New England Biological Assessment of Wetlands Workgroup (NEBAWWG) in the Pocono Mountains, October 27–29, 2026.
Adapting to a changing climate and more frequent storm events was the main focus at the annual joint meeting of wetland managers and regulators. Participants shared updates on programs, projects, regulations, data sources, and policies across EPA Regions 1, 2, and 3. They also exchanged practical approaches to wetland management, shared restoration success stories and lessons learned, and explored opportunities to work together across state and regional boundaries.
During the three-day conference, attendees heard updates from state and tribal representatives across the three EPA regions. Panel discussions covered the removal of legacy dams, how affordable housing and development may affect wetlands, challenges in mapping wetlands, and ways to manage wetlands in a changing climate. Field trips gave attendees a firsthand look at restoration efforts involving dam removal and the management of the Pocono Mountains’ delicate cranberry bogs.
Terry Doss presented an update on the Meadowlands alongside representatives from NJDEP’s Division of Science and Research and Watershed and Land Management. She also joined a panel discussion on how wetland management can adapt to rising sea levels and more frequent flooding and storm event.
