What is a Watershed Steward?
Watershed Stewards are leaders who engage communities to reduce polluted runoff. To become certified, all Stewards complete an intensive, research based, hands on training including a capstone project in their community. Once trained, Watershed Stewards
Assess Watersheds: Identify pollutant sources for local creeks and streams and create strategies for reducing these pollutants.
Educate Communities: Help neighbors understand the most pressing environmental problems in their area.
Reduce Pollutants: Work with communities to target pollution sources such as pet waste, fertilizer, erosion or pesticides.
Coordinate Action: Help communities reduce polluted runoff by coordinating the installation of rain gardens, rain barrels and other Rainscaping techniques.
Certified Stewards maintain their certification annually by
Performing a minimum of 40 hours of community service in the form of Watershed Action
Completing an additional 8 Continuing Education Units
Master Watershed Stewards are encouraged to attend networking events throughout the year.
“While the challenges are great , the opportunities to conserve and preserve this precious gift of water are even greater. It takes each person doing their part.”
Take a look at our list of Certified Master Watershed Stewards to find a Steward near you.