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