Americorps Watershed Stewards Project

Community Outreach

Community Outreach and Education

AmeriCorps Watershed Stewards Project members engage community members in their local watersheds through outreach and education. Throughout their term, members learn to effectively teach watershed concepts, manage classrooms, speak to the public at outreach events about fisheries and natural resources, use creative and kinetic educational games, and develop and attend outdoor education fairs and events. Additionally, each AmeriCorps member is responsible for planning at least one hands-on watershed restoration project from start to finish, which includes identifying a restoration need, soliciting donations, recruiting community volunteers through media outreach, attending and supervising the event, and providing project follow-up, feedback and reporting. Known as an Individual Service Project (ISP), these events help educate, connect communities to their local watersheds, and provide professional development for members.

Members participate in various types of activities that engage the community through education, information sharing, or service. Activities include classroom visits, national service days, environmental education fairs, community festivals and fairs, and volunteer restoration projects.

The WSP also circulates a free, monthly volunteer e-zine, Water Ways. Please click on the links below to view the recent editions.

Water Ways March 2010

Water Ways April 2010