From Harford County government:
Master Watershed Stewards work within their communities to identify pollutants, educate their neighbors about stream health, and take actions to reduce human impacts on water quality. Applications are now being accepted for certification as a Master Watershed Steward in the Master Watershed Stewards Academy, a training program at Harford Community College provided by Harford County Government’s Watershed Protection and Restoration Office, and University of Maryland Extension. The academy trains and supports volunteer community leaders in the protection, restoration, and conservation of watersheds to reduce the negative impacts of stormwater runoff. An information session for potential applicants will be held from 6 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 at the McFaul Activities Center, 525 West Macphail Road in Bel Air.
The application deadline is July 28 for the program beginning in September 2019 through May 2020.
Academy graduates will have learned best management practices for controlling stormwater in a residential setting; the role of native plants in protecting the environment; hands-on practices in stormwater design and installation; how to educate others about stormwater issues; Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other online tools for tracking projects, and know how to obtain project funding. Graduates will receive a toolkit with supplies and a certificate as a Master Watershed Steward. The program has been approved for five Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) credits for educators.
Anyone is welcome to apply, but priority will be given to Harford County residents. Other requirements include basic computer skills, the ability to attend all classes, and a willingness to maintain certification and coordinate projects with the Harford County Watershed Protection and Restoration Office. Classes will be held at Harford Community College, 401 Thomas Run Road in Bel Air, from September 10, 2019 through May 12, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. on two Tuesday’s of every month. There will also be four Saturday sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tours, field trips and class projects, all of which will be local.
Applications and two letters of reference are due by the Sunday, July 28 deadline. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Phone interviews will be conducted in August; Tuition is $150.
Questions may be addressed to Laura Coste’ at 410-638-3217, ext. 2448 or by email at wsa@harfordcountymd.gov.
More information and applications are online at bit.ly/WatershedStewards.
So a person can spend $150 cash take classes for 9 months all to do the governments job for free? And on top of that you get yelled at and no doubt threatened by homeowners for polluting the waterways. What braniac thought cluster up?
My thoughts also, LOL I was truly interested in participating, at first glance. After reading through the requirements, I found the whole process onerous. It’s really unfortunate. Two references? Really? Just that, and the amount of information required is a big turn off for participation. The Master Stewards Academy is a good idea. The red tape and money needed to participate is dissuading. Maybe, the academy is for all the land developers, clear cutting beautiful parcels of land, on or very close to the vast amount of water tributaries in Harford County. They can then explain away how their pitiful projects are helping our waterways. Who’s scamming who?
You really have zero idea of what this program is for and what it entails…same with the other idiot that commented first! Do yourself a favor and educate yourself before making moronic statements.
Thank you Rick, for pointing out my inadequacies. I’m a loser. Luckily, I have someone like you to remind me. You are a wordsmith.
How does one educate themselves on the subject Rick? Exactly what did you do to obtain your vast knowledge prior to enrolling in the academy?
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