The NIWR Staff Network meets on the first Thursday of each month at 2:30 PM ET on MS Teams.
The Staff Network is led by Melissa Boyce of Wisconsin (niwrstaffnetwork@gmail.com).
There is a shared Box folder for the Staff Network which includes many resources and reference materials. Much of these documents are also under NIWR’s Member Documents. Some examples include:
- Calls for proposals resources
- Task timeline examples
- Budget guidance
- 104(b) proposal prep
See previous meeting recordings and upcoming topics below.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Meeting ID: 210 641 568 622 927
Passcode: XF6v7Pt2
Dial in by phone
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2026 Meetings Agendas & Recordings
- January 8, 2026: Continued discussions from December meeting: RFP Feedback & Development
- February 5, 2026: How to reach out to congressional members who are difficult to connect with
- March 5, 2026: Lessons Learned in DC – Discussions and Questions
- April 2, 2026: Template Development & Staff Network Leadership
- May 7, 2026: USGS Webinar on Open Access Publications and Data Requirements
- June 4, 2026: Alternative Funding Opportunities
- July 2, 2026: General Discussion and Questions
- August 6, 2026: General updates, WRRA/NIWR timeline development, NIWR website tour
- No September meeting
- October 1, 2026: FY26 104g GENERAL NOFO release, upcoming annual reporting, Q&A with Christian (USGS)
- November 5, 2026: TBD
- December 3, 2026: TBD
2025 Meetings & Recordings
- February 2025: Preparations for Capitol Hill Visits
- March 2025: 104(b) Applications
- April 2025: USGS Updates and Documents
- August 2025: 104(b) RFP Release
- September 4, 2025: Website updates with new Communications Officer, Erin Flanagan
- October 2, 2025: Annual reporting Q&A
- November 6, 2025: Last-minute annual reporting questions; Release of FY26 CFPs
- December 4, 2025: 104(b) NOFO Review & Suggestions for USGS