We are now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Master Watershed Steward Certification Course! Fill out the 2012 WSA Application today!
The Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA) trains and supports community leaders to serve as Master Watershed Stewards in the protection, restoration and conservation of our watersheds, working to reduce the negative impacts of stormwater runoff in Anne Arundel County. If you live in Anne Arundel County, you can make a difference in the health of our waterways.
Master Watershed Stewards are leaders who engage communities to reduce polluted runoff. To become certified, all MWS complete an intensive, research based, hands on training including a capstone project in their community. Once trained, Master Watershed Stewards work with their communities to:
ASSESS WATERSHEDS Using a variety of GIS and field observations, Stewards help communities identify their pollutant sources and create strategies for reducing these pollutants.
EDUCATE COMMUNITIES Master Watershed Stewards engage communities during community meetings and fairs to help neighbors understand the most pressing environmental problems in their area.
REDUCE POLLUTANTS Master Watershed Stewards work with communities to target pollution sources such as pet waste, fertilizer or pesticides.
TAKE ACTION Master Watershed Stewards help communities take relevant environmental action to reduce the polluted runoff such as installation of rain gardens, rain barrels and other Rainscaping techniques.
As a Master Watershed Steward, you can help improve the health of the watershed. You will become a resource for your family, friends and community. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work with other Stewards and professionals to restore your watershed through ongoing projects with neighborhood schools, churches and businesses. Being a Master Watershed Steward is fun, and rewarding!
Click here to view the WSA flyer!
To apply, please attend an initial informational session on any of the following dates. All informational sessions will be held from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center. For more information, please contact Suzanne Etgen, setgen@aacps.org.
August 6th, 2012
August 21st, 2012
August 27th, 2012
September 5th, 2012
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center
975 Indian Landing Rd.
Millersville, MD 21108
For more information about the program and the tentative dates for classes, read our information sheet. Informational sessions will go into more detail and allow you to ask any questions you have.
To apply, fill out the Watershed Stewards Academy Application and send to Suzanne Etgen at setgen@aacps.org.
Contact Suzanne Etgen at setgen@aacps.org with any questions.