Watershed Stewards Academy

The Watershed Stewards Academy provides training and support for current and emerging grassroots leaders in neighborhoods throughout Anne Arundel County who are interested in engaging members of their community in the environmental restoration and sustainability. Each of our neighborhoods contributes to our quality of life and the environmental integrity of our waterways. The goal of the Watershed Stewards Academy is:

To give Master Watershed Stewards the tools to educate, engage and empower citizens, businesses and communities to restore sub watersheds in Anne Arundel County. Restoration efforts will emphasize stormwater infiltration to restore watershed function. Small scale projects on homeowner property may include, but are not limited to, rain gardens, rain barrels, green roofs and native plantings. Larger projects on community and business property may include, but are not limited to, bio-retention areas, living shorelines, swales and parking lot retrofits. Emphasis will also be placed on pollution source reduction via changes in homeowner habits such as lawn care, septic maintenance and pet waste removal.

Application process:
Please fill out the attached application (electronically or in hard copy). Applications may be mailed (975 Indian Landing Rd, Millersville, MD 21108), e-mailed (setgen@aacps,org) or faxed (410-222-3826) from August 19th through September 15th, 2009. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by October 10th, 2009. In some cases, qualified applicants may be asked for an interview. For additional information or to submit an application, please contact Suzanne Kilby Etgen at 443-871-0700 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please note that the WSA office will be closed from July 31st –August 10th. Any e-mails or phone calls will be returned after Aug. 10th.

pdf Watershed Master Stewards Academy Application