Master Watershed Steward Program
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The Master Watershed Steward Program provides training, resources, and ongoing support to volunteers looking to engage in environmental restoration projects and educational programs. There are nearly 1,000 Master Watershed Stewards across 42 counties that have collectively planted 100,000 trees and taught over 400,000 adults and kids how to be better stewards to our water, wildlife, and so much more! Our program empowers YOU to make a difference in YOUR community and beyond.
Master Watershed Steward Program News
November 1, 2024
Penn State Master Watershed Steward Jane Cook Leads by Example in Lehigh Valley
In 2014, Jane Cook joined the second-ever training class of Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteers. She was already active in the Monocacy Creek Watershed Association, but since then, she has logged more than 1,000 volunteer hours educating the public and restoring local watersheds.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2024
Looking to the Future, Master Watershed Steward Emphasizes Conservation
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2024
Volunteer Finds Next 'Career' as a Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward
After three "unretirements," Gary Grahl was looking for his next challenge when he trained — at 70 years old — to become a volunteer in the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward program.
Read MoreSeptember 4, 2024