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AmeriCorps Watershed Stewards Project

www.WatershedStewardsProject.com

Organization Type:
Government (collaboration with tribal and non-profit)

Mission:
To conserve, restore, and sustain anadromous watersheds for future generations through education and high quality scientific practices

Contact:
Lindsay Righter, Project Manager
Watershed Stewards Project
1455-C Sandy Prarie Court
Fortuna, CA 95540
Phone: (707) 725-8601
Fax: (707) 725-8602
sockeye@watershedstewards.com

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Del Norte, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, San Francisco, Siskiyou, Trinity

Activities:
Research, Education, Policy, Conservation, Restoration, Water Monitoring, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention, and Community Outreach

Topic:
Bay & Estuary Habitats, Endangered Species, Fisheries, Habitat Restoration, Coastal Processes, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wildlife

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Outreach Program(s), Field Trips, Exhibits/Display, Website

Speaker and/or Lecture Series
K-12 Real Science lessons

Education Programs:

  • Real Science curricula - AmeriCorps members present a series of six interactive watershed-based lessons in K-12 classrooms focusing on watershed processes, salmonid life cycle, habitats, and fish anatomy (can be accompanied with service learning projects)
  • Website
  • Various outreach - environmental education field trips for K-12, hatchery tours, environmental education fairs, salmon incubators in classrooms, fish releases

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, General Public

Group size accommodated:
Up to 30

In-Service Training:
General Public:
Landowner workshops in some watersheds

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Episodic volunteer projects available offered at various times throughout the year
STREAM Team Volunteer Program (40 or more hours of volunteer service)
  Description:
Volunteer opportunities include community watershed restoration projects, National Service Day events, and more. STEAM Team Volunteers who complete a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service will receive a certificate.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Visit our website at www.WatershedStewardsProject.com or call (707) 725-8601.


Videos:
various available for use by AmeriCorps members during presentations (videos accompany Real Science curriculum)

Slideshows:
various available for use by AmeriCorps members during presentations (slideshows accompany Real Science curriculum)



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