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River Avengers from Watershed Wisdom lesson

Aug 22, 2021

“Watershed Wisdom” Lesson Plan Receives National Award

Watershed Wisdom earned a Grand Award from the 2021 APEX Awards for Excellence in the category of Campaigns, Programs & Plans.

Jul 17, 2020

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 that teachers can assign online to accommodate the recent shift to remote learning across the state. Christy Perrin, sustainable waters…

Nov 26, 2018

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 into soft dirt. One of the fourth graders laments his buddy is late and will miss out on planting the…

Mar 9, 2021

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 classes, but I never received any hands-on experience, and didn’t know how much work invasive management is. Now I know…

New River Conservancy members working on a project

Apr 7, 2017

New Statewide Water Quality Initiative

The NCWSN is working with the New River Conservancy to develop statewide standards and a water quality database.

Oct 24, 2016

Preparing Planners for Watershed Protection

The NCWSN offers training and networking opportunities to assist watershed professionals and their work to protect and managed watersheds.

Jan 27, 2016

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.

Nov 12, 2015

Harnessing Fun: Get To Know Haywood County Watersheds

“Friend-raiser” trips have successfully connected people to local waterways, increasing interest in protecting local resources.

Entrance to the Walnut Creek Wetland Center

Aug 21, 2015

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.

Aug 20, 2015

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 to build rain gardens. In a three-part workshop series, neighbors learned how to design a rain garden for their yard,…