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The Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA) is an initiative of Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works and Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center to train community leaders, called “Master Watershed Stewards”, to reduce the negative impacts of stormwater runoff in Anne Arundel County.
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!
We are accepting applications for the Master Watershed Steward Certification Course through September 8, 2010. Our next Certification Course will begin on Monday, October 11th 2010.
To apply, please attend an initial informational session on any of the following dates. All informational sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center. For more information, please contact Suzanne Etgen @
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Informational Sessions: July 26, August 18, 25, 30th
6:30 p.m.
Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center
975 Indian Landing Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
WSA Draft Certification Training Schedule
Monday, October 11th 6-9 p. m.
Saturday, Oct 16th 8 a.m.-noon
Monday, October 18th 6-9 p.m.
Thursday October 28 – 4:45 p.m. – Saturday October 30 noon
Monday, November 8th 6-9 p.m.
Monday, November 15th 6-9 p.m.
Monday, November 22th 6-9 p.m.
Monday, January 3rd 6-9 p.m.
Monday, January 10th 6-9 p.m.
Monday, January 24th 6-9 p.m.
Monday, January 31st 6-9 p.m.
Monday, February 28th 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, March 26th or April 2 9-noon
- Live within the community they represent and be actively engaged in community activities.
- Be a resident of Anne Arundel County (some slots may be reserved for persons from other jurisdictions who would like to duplicate WSA in their County)
- Complete application process including one informational meeting (July 26th, August 18th, August 25th, or 30th at Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center 6:30-7:30 p.m.)
- Be proficient in basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office, internet browsing and mapping programs and be willing to learn new programs.
- Have experience with public speaking and meeting facilitation
- Be willing to serve as a community resource for environmental and watershed information.
- Complete the Master Watershed Steward certification program (all sessions are mandatory attendance)
- Attend class sessions listed above.
- Completion of a Capstone Project, including community engagement, pollution source reduction and Rainscaping restoration project.
- Certification maintenance is expected. To maintain certification, a Master Watershed Steward must:
- Attend at least 2 weekend or 4 weeknight professional development seminars
- Complete at least 40 hours of community service on restoration efforts within his/her sub-watershed.
- Attend at least 80% of the bi-monthly networking meetings.
To Apply, fill out the Watershed Steward Application
Contact Suzanne Etgen @
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with any questions.
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MWS Application Information
