The Penn State Extension Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon offices will accept applications for the 2022 Master Watershed Steward Program. The program is designed to provide people who are enthusiastic about the environment with the information and skills necessary to share their experience and knowledge with others.
Master Watershed Stewards receive 40 hours of training on a variety of topics, including water quality, stream health, native plants, recreational resources, and groundwater. This spring's training will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursdays, March 10 to June 9, at 6:30 p.m. Optional in-person field experiences will be scheduled with COVID-19 safety measures in place.
After completing the training session, students fulfill 50 hours of volunteer service. In subsequent years, Master Watershed Stewards can maintain their status through 20 hours of volunteer time to watershed projects or programs and attending a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education training. Examples of projects and programs include designing and installing demonstration rain gardens or streamside plantings, teaching children about stream ecology, and organizing educational workshops that address topics such as backyard conservation and homeowner storm water management.
Information sessions will be held via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 13 and 27. For more information and to register, visit https://extension.psu.edu and search for 2022 Master Watershed Steward Program.
The Lower Susquehanna Master Watershed Steward Program is a collaborative effort between Penn State Extension; Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon County Conservation Districts; and other local conservation organizations. To partner with the Master Watershed Steward program or for more information about the program, organizations or individuals may contact Jim Lewis at jml8093@psu.edu.
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