Apply Now for the Extension Watershed Stewardship Training Program

Course: Extension Watershed Stewardship Training
Date: Fridays 9 am to 4 pm, March 28th to May 16th with three Saturday field trips.
Location: Renton, WA with field trips throughout King County
Apply: Completed applications must be received by February 29th.
Call 206.205.3203 for an application or download here: www.king.wsu.edu/enviro/stewardship.htm
Fee: $75 for training materials and some transportation

Extension Watershed Stewards are a group of nearly 300 community-based volunteers that teach youth and adults how to become better stewards of our region’s unique environment. Washington State University experts train stewards in forestry, salmon enhancement, habitat restoration, wetland resources, and much more! In exchange for over 70 hours of classroom and field training, volunteers commit to giving 60 hours of their time to a stewardship project of their choice.

What Watershed Stewards learn during training:
•Current salmon recovery efforts in our watersheds and how to get involved
•Hands-on site restoration skills including invasive plant removal techniques
•Examples of low-impact development strategies used in our area

How Watershed Stewards make a difference:
•Lead stream clean-up efforts with Homeowners Association groups
•Teach water conservation and stewardship to Girl Scouts and other youth
•Volunteer with one of our partnering organizations as a leader or educator
•Plus, stewards can participate in opportunities available at WSU Extension events, create their own projects, and work with municipal governments

Contact: Tara Zimmerman
Phone: 206.205. 3203
Email: tara.zimmerman@kingcounty.gov

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WSU King County Extension and King County work collaboratively in providing this, and other educational programming for residents of King County.

WSU Extension experts provide resources that help individuals, families, and communities improve stewardship and quality of life in urban and rural King County. We have been doing this for nearly 100 years. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local extension office.