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3 people are interested
Master Watershed Steward
ORGANIZATION: Penn State Extension - Cumberland County
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3 people are interested
The Master Watershed Steward (MWS) Program is a long-term volunteer certification program that empowers volunteers to make positive environmental changes in their community.
Penn State Extension in Cumberland County is currently recruiting community volunteers with an interest in water quality and natural resource conservation. The volunteers will engage in a 40-hour training program in classroom and hands-on settings. Topics include environmental/natural sciences, stewardship, and education. Stewards then engage in volunteer watershed/water quality education, research, and storm water and habitat restoration projects throughout the county. There is a 50-hour volunteer commitment the first year. To maintain certification for subsequent years, 10 hours of continuing education and 20 hours of volunteer service are required.
A new class will be trained in Spring 2020. To learn more, information sessions for prospective Stewards are being held on January 14 and 28, 2020,7:00 pm at 310 Allen Road, Carlisle. Contact Holly Smith at hps5293@psu.edu to register.
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About Penn State Extension - Cumberland County
Location:
310 Allen Road, Carlisle, PA 17013, US
Mission Statement
Penn State Extension's Master Watershed Steward Program educates volunteers in natural resource education, stewardship and management with the goal of protecting environmental resources in the community. These volunteer Stewards then educate the community about water quality and natural resources, assist municipalities with MS4 requirements, and accelerate implementation of green stormwater practices in the community.
Description
Penn State Extension is dedicated to delivering unbiased, scientifically proven information to individuals, businesses and communities across the Commonwealth.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Allen Road Campus310 Allen RoadCarlisle, PA 17013
DATE POSTED
February 18, 2020
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Reading / Writing
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 40 hours of training (12 sessions over 3 months) and 50 hours of volunteer service the first year. After that, 10 hours of continuing education and 20 hours of volunteer service each year to maintain certification.