Master Watershed Steward Certification
Prepare to Become a Certified Master Watershed Steward
Master Watershed Steward Certification prepares volunteers that help protect, restore and aid in the conservation of local watersheds within their communities. This course will teach the skills needed to assess residential storm water issues such as: understanding soil profiles, GIS land applications, and other citizen science based tools required to apply best management practices to help treat storm water 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-August).
For more information email workforcetraining@howardcc.edu.
Please Note: Students must complete a mandatory background check before the course start date. This course is offered in partnership with University of Maryland Extension
Master Watershed Steward Certification prepares volunteers that 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 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.