Watershed Stewards Volunteer Training
Make a difference in the environment by becoming a Watershed Steward volunteer!
How clean is your local stream?
Learn what you can do to maintain healthy watersheds for your community, fish and wildlife and future generations. Take our free volunteer training series, learn for yourself and then teach others to protect our precious resources.
Offered by WSU Clark County Extension in partnership with Clark County Environmental Services, Watershed Steward training uses community experts and environmental professionals to teach the basics of ecology, hydrology, geology, stream restoration, and the importance of native plants and fish.
After training, volunteers work on a variety of projects with the Watershed Steward Program and local environmental partners in public outreach and education, stream restoration, water-quality monitoring, classroom presentations, or community workshops.
Sign up for our spring Watershed Stewards training! Sign up online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Spring2012WatershedStewards |
Classes run on Thursday evenings January 26th to March 29th 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the WSU Extension office at the 78th Street Heritage Farm (1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver). This class series is free and open to all Clark County residents. You must be over 18 or accompanied by an adult to attend these classes).
Contact us for more information: watershed.stewards@clark.wa.gov
Learn About:
- Importance of healthy watersheds and impact of stormwater
- Role of native plants and weeds
- Macroinvertebrates & stream health
- Water quality monitoring
- Local environmental efforts, policies, and regulations
- Soils
- Stream and habitat restoration
- And much more!
After training, Stewards commit to volunteer at least 40 hours of service during the first year after training. Volunteer opportunities include among others:
- Education and hands-on activities to enhance understanding of watersheds
- Wildlife and stream habitat restoration
- Water quality monitoring and storm drain stenciling
- Community outreach at events like the Home & Garden Show & Clark County Fair
- Other projects you create - Check out our News page to see how Watershed Stewards use their newfound knowledge at work and at home!
In addition to class nights, two Saturday field trips are required.
Contact Jenifer Naas, Program Coordinator
360-397-6060 x 5712 or jnaas@wsu.edu
Sponsored by WSU Clark County Extension and the Clark County Clean Water Program
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