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Program Coordinator

Mr. Terry R. Matthews, M.S
trmatt@umd.edu Terry works with the WSA Advisory Committee to monitor individual projects and class projects and provide regular reports on the Steward’s progress to the Advisory Committee. He is the primary source to communicate with Stewards regarding classes, meetings, special events on regular basis, and to monitor stewards’ progress throughout the class schedule, providing support, consultation, and encouragement. Terry receives application forms, schedules interviews, and maintain records pertaining to Stewards Certification.


Our Location

8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045


Academy Advisory Committee

The principal purpose of the Howard County WSA Advisory Committee is to assist the Watershed Stewards Academy in empowering the Howard County community to improve the quality of local waterways.

Mr. John McCoy, Chair
Watershed Manager (Retired)
Columbia Association

Mr. James (Sam) Stribling, Vice-Chair
Director, Aquatic Ecology & Watershed Assessment
Tetra Tech, Inc.

Mr. Christopher Wharton, Recording Secretary
Environmental Scientist
Tetra Tech, Inc.

Mr. Terry Matthews, WSA Coordinator
University of Maryland Extension

Ms. Amanda Rockler
Central Maryland Regional Watershed Restoration Specialist
University of Maryland Extension

Ms. Danielle Tyeryar
Environmental Program Manager
Columbia Association

Ms. Priyanka Joshi
Deputy Director, Environmental Operations
City of Hyattsville, Maryland

Ms. Barbara Schmeckpeper
Master Watershed Steward

Ms. Georgia Eacker
Howard County Sustainability Board

Mr. Mark Richmond
Chief, Stormwater Management Division
Howard County Department of Public Works

Mr. Peter Mattejat
Environmental Manager (Retired)
Maryland Transportation Authority

Mr. Mike Calvert
Master Watershed Steward

Committee meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month virtually or at the University of Maryland Howard County Extension Office. If you are interested in attending a meeting, please reach out to the Chair, John McCoy at johnlmccoy@verizon.net.


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WSA Partnership Engages Students in Environmental Stewardship --
WSA representatives will provide volunteers and support school efforts to apply for and maintain Green School designation. WSA will also offer professional learning sessions or consultations for teachers on storm water management and related topics. (Note, this program is currently in the renewal process.)


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  • References for Ecological Health03/18/2024
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Understanding that environmental injustices and the resulting land, water, and air pollution disproportionately affect under-served communities, the Howard County Watershed Stewards Academy is committed to seeking solutions through the promotion of Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Respect throughout our organization and program.

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