Parks with Purpose: Restoring Nature & Building Community
On a cold November morning and while holding his mud caked shovel, a local workforce training crew member, Kameron, reflected, “I remember talking about how to manage invasive species in one of my college biology...Continue reading "Parks with Purpose: Restoring Nature & Building Community"
Watershed Lesson Plan Provides Activities for Students at Home or in Class
A free Watershed Wisdom online lesson plan is available and includes guidance for elementary school teachers and a wide range of activities for North Carolina students. A companion Learning from Home Guide highlights activities in the lesson...Continue reading "Watershed Lesson Plan Provides Activities for Students at Home or in Class"
Young Minds and Urban Creek Enjoy New Green Infrastructure at Kingswood Elementary School
Story by Christy Perrin, NC WRRI & North Carolina Sea Grant On a warm autumn morning in 2017, four young boys excitedly reach for irises in small pots and a chance to push their hands...
New Statewide Water Quality Initiative
The NCWSN is working with the New River Conservancy to develop statewide standards and an accessible water quality database....
RENA and the Power of Community
The Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood Association discuss their environmental justice work in Orange County....
Preparing Planners for Watershed Protection
The NCWSN offers training and networking opportunities to assist watershed professionals and their work to protect and managed watersheds....Continue reading "Preparing Planners for Watershed Protection"
NC Watershed Stewardship Network’s Online Interactive Web Tool
The NC Watershed Network’s interactive web tool allows users to learn about the state’s watersheds and the organizations protecting them....Continue reading "NC Watershed Stewardship Network’s Online Interactive Web Tool"
Harnessing Fun: Get To Know Haywood County Watersheds
“Friend-raiser” trips have successfully connected people to local waterways, increasing interest in protecting local resources....Continue reading "Harnessing Fun: Get To Know Haywood County Watersheds"
Six Lessons for Engaging Communities With Few Water Protection Resources
Hear the story of Partners for Environmental Justice and how they and NCWSN have approached community engagement in Raleigh....Continue reading "Six Lessons for Engaging Communities With Few Water Protection Resources"
Friends of Bolin Creek: Building Community While Building Rain Gardens
Are you looking for a fun community building activity to help your watershed? Friends of Bolin Creek (FOBC), a small nonprofit in Orange County, North Carolina, brought together homeowners in a neighborhood along Bolin Creek...Continue reading "Friends of Bolin Creek: Building Community While Building Rain Gardens"