water quality

Stormwater Management, Watershed Planning, and Workforce Development
The Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) is a non-profit organization founded in 1992 that works to protect and restore surface water resources from the impacts of land use practices and […]
Science to Action: Urban Waters Education
In 2013, UCLA Institute of Environment and Sustainability (IoES) partnered with LA Waterkeeper (LAW) on an EPA Urban Waters Small Grant to develop a teaching curriculum for high school students […]
Urban Waters Projects: Effective STEM and Civic Action Education
In 2013, LA Waterkeeper (LAW) partnered with UCLA Institute of Environment and Sustainability (IoES) on an EPA Urban Waters Small Grant to develop a teaching curriculum for high school students […]
Partnerships, Education, and Action in Northwest Indiana
The LaPorte Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) – established in 1937 by the Indiana Soil Conservation Act – helps residents of Indiana to conserve land, water, forests, wildlife and […]
Plaster Creek Stewards
The Plaster Creek Stewards initiative began at Calvin College in 2009 to provide experiential education and a working lab for students. Through several Michigan Department of Environmental Quality grants, EPA […]
Creating Partnerships to Promote Citizen Science and Advocacy
Many organizations in urban waters settings are working on similar initiatives to restore and protect water resources. An abundance of water quality data is collected and reported on independent websites, […]
Partnerships for Watershed Action: Improving Water Quality with Citizen Science Programs, Education and Green Infrastructure
The mission of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is to encourage, support and promote the restoration and preservation of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed as an environmental, recreational, cultural, and […]
Successful Watershed Planning and Community Engagement for Restoration in the Granite Creek Watershed
Prescott Creeks Preservation Association (Prescott Creeks) works with stakeholders, local government officials, and the community to restore and protect the Granite Creek Watershed. Partnering with local government as well as […]
Partnerships with Underserved Schools for Characterizing Pollutants to Aid Municipal Policy Implementation for Green Infrastructure
This project seeks to advance future green infrastructure (GI) projects through a growing partnership of municipal regulators, GI professionals, and scientists by quantifying urban runoff at commercial facilities near underserved […]
Empowering Programs for Water Quality Education and Community Engagement
Since 1988, Amigos Bravos has been working to protect and restore waters in New Mexico. Engaging and educating the community is integral to their mission, which is guided by social […]