Welcome to Watershed Stewards Academy!
The Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA) is a program based in the state of Maryland that equips community leaders with the resources, tools, and knowledge to serve as a point person in their community on watershed issues and solutions. Several counties host the program, and the National Capital Region of the program is run by Anacostia Watershed Society. Students participate in a 11-session course with both virtual and in-person sessions over a period of 3 months. This sets them up to complete a capstone project with community members and the resources that the program provides. Upon course and capstone project completion, they become certified Master Watershed Stewards.Â
By participating in this Watershed Stewards Academy, you will:
- Understand Anacostia watershed history, ecology and restoration.
- Understand the importance of environmental justice in restoring the Anacostia watershed.
- Understand the different actors and their involvement in restoring the Anacostia Watershed.
- Build a community around local environmental issues.Â
- Through the resources of the Academy, complete a capstone project as an individual/small group around a local environmental issue.
If you have any questions related to the program, please reach out to Lindsay Allen, Community Outreach Manager and WSA program coordinator at lallen@anacostiaws.org.
Check out this YouTube video of a former Watershed Steward sharing their experience!
Connect with the rest of Maryland’s WSA program on Facebook here!
