Join the Watershed Stewards Academy
Water, Water Everywhere – Too much storm water can cause damage!
But is there enough fresh water available in our watersheds?
What exactly is a watershed?
What damages are caused by storm water in Howard County?
What are some of the things that help prevent that damage?
Will you become a community leader with the knowledge and skill required to enhance the health of our local streams, rivers, and lakes?
Master Watershed Stewards work with their communities to provide storm water best management practices.
Master Watershed Steward Certification Course Description
Master Watershed Steward Certification prepares volunteers to help protect, restore, and aid in the conservation of local watersheds within their own communities. This course will teach the skills needed to assess residential stormwater issues such as: understanding soil profiles, GIS land application, and other citizen science-based tools required to apply best management practices to help treat stormwater related conditions. During this course participants will be required to complete the certification process which has a lecture component (September–December), as well as a capstone project component that involves practical demonstration of acquired skills through community-based activities (January
–July). Please note: A mandatory background check must be completed prior to the start of class. This course is offered by Howard Community College in partnership with University of Maryland Extension and the classes will be held virtually.
No refund seven days prior to course start date. 5.2 CEUs. $340 (includes $300 in fees )*
◼ Mon Aug 26 – Dec 13, ZB-210-8034 (9684)
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