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Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay

watershed.csumb.edu/wi/

Organization Type:
School/University

Mission:
The Watershed Institute is a direct action, community based coalition of researchers, restoration ecologists, educators, student planners and area volunteers dedicated to restoring the watersheds of the Monterey Bay area.

Contact:
Laura Lee Lienk
Watershed Institute, CSU Monterey Bay
100 Campus Center, Building 42
Seaside, CA 93955
Phone: (831) 582-3689
Fax: (831) 582-3691
laura_lienk@csumb.edu

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Monterey

Activities:
Research, Education, Policy, Conservation, Restoration, Regulation, Water Monitoring, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Wetlands, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Outreach Programs, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Website, Library/Lending Materials

Speaker/Lecture Series:
War on Weeds symposium, Watershed forums

Education Programs:
•  Return of the Natives Restoration Education Project is the outreach program of the Watershed Institute. We offer 15 school greenhouse programs, curriculum for grades 5-8, paper and web based.
•  Teacher Training Programs: Adopt-A-Watershed, River of Words, GLOBE, and Environment as Integrating Context for Education.
•  Symposium in Restoration for High School Students
•  Summer High School Internship
•  Youth Environmental Services Team

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, University Students, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 100 in planting events

Other Languages:
Spanish speakers are available for some groups

In-Service Training:
Teachers, Students/Interns, General Public, Policy Makers:
Teacher Trainings, Youth Trainings, Watershed Forums for policy makers and land owners, Yearly- War on Weeds symposium

Volunteer Opportunities

  Description:
•  Summer Internship for High School Students, 7-8 weeks in all areas of habitat restoration, age 16 and above.
•  Youth Environmental Services (in Salinas), weekend community service events for youth and families.
•  Musical Planting Series on Fort Ord Public Lands, Saturdays in rainy season.
•  War on Weeds, volunteer days, one Saturday per month
  When Needed:
Weekends
  Qualifications:
Eager
  Commitment Required:
3 hours on weekends
  Application/Training:
None
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Bree Candiloro
(831) 582-3686
Bree_Candiloro@csumb.edu

Internship Opportunities

  Description:
Typically for CSU Monterey Bay students:
•  Weed Warrior internship
•  Education/Restoration Internship
•  Research Internships
  When Needed:
Summers and school year
  Qualifications:
CSU Monterey Bay students
  Application:
Contact faculty or staff members
  Number of Interns:
3-5
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
Yes
  Credit:
Depends
  Contact Name:
Laura Lee Lienk
(831) 582-3689
laura_lienk@csumb.edu

Videos:
Small loan library

Slideshows:
For purchase
•  War on Weeds

General Services:
Restrooms, Telephone

Parking Availability:
At CSUMB, parking lot $1.50

Public Transit Access:
Monterey Salinas Transit


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