Our Programs

Unchecked housing and commercial development, mining, overgrazing, road building, improper agriculture, and a myriad of other human practices have been damaging our watersheds for centuries. In the face of a global water crisis, it is often overwhelming to consider the possibilities for tackling all the world's problems.

The United Nations Senior Advisor on Water Issues recently reported that the only way to secure the future of water resources is to focus on watershed protection and restoration on the local level. The Watershed Project aims to connect global thinking to local action by empowering communities to be stewards of our neighborhood waterways.

In our increasingly structured and computer-dependent world, children are spending more and more time indoors and less time outside, experiencing nature. Recent scientific studies suggest that increased exposure to nature can help quell childhood obesity and depression, as well as foster self-confidence and a positive body image. Research also shows that kids who spend more time outdoors tend to be better test-takers, science students, and they play more cooperatively.

The Watershed Project is part of a growing movement around the globe to reconnect children to the natural world. We offer programs and workshops for parents, teachers, administrators, youth group leaders, and anyone else working with kids and youth. All of our programs and workshops tie environmental principles to school and class curriculum.