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General Description

The Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) invites residents to become Master Water Stewards (MWS). The MWS program provides training and opportunities for residents to protect and improve water quality and habitat.

Stewards are certified by participating in a broad training curriculum led by experts in the fields of hydrology, stormwater management, water policy, community-based social marketing, landscape assessment, and installation of clean water practices. Stewards then become a point of knowledge and influence in their communities.

The cost to enroll in the MWS program in the Vermillion River Watershed is $125 per person, which covers course fees and field trips. The cost will be reimbursed to participants upon certification as a Master Water Steward. Scholarships may be available for situations of demonstrated financial hardship.

Date/Time

The next MWS session begins in October 2017 and runs through April 2018. To learn more, visit the Master Water Stewards website or attend an information session Tuesday, June 27 or Sept. 5 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Dakota County Western Service Center, room 334.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Must participate in all course work, 12 courses total
• Complete a capstone project, including the installation of a water management project
• Lead a community outreach event

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 16 years old or older

Activity Level

Active - Involves physical exertion for an extended period of time; can involve rough, uneven or steep terrain. Not recommended for volunteers with physical limitations.

Required Training

Training will be provided

Other Information

https://masterwaterstewards.org/

Contact Information

Paula Liepold

Dakota Co. Water Resources Dept.

14955 Galaxie Ave.

Apple Valley, MN 55124

952-891-7117

paula.liepold@co.dakota.mn.us