Organizational perspectives on Watershed Stewardship in Maryland

The final whitepaper from the study “Understanding the Effectiveness of the Watershed Stewards Academies in Maryland," funded by Maryland Sea Grant, is now available on the PSE website. 

“A Voice for the River, a Voice for the Stream:”
Organizational Perspectives on Environmental Stewardship
and the Maryland Watershed Stewards Academies
Authors: Dana R. Fisher,  Anya M. Galli, and William Yagatich

ABSTRACT:
This whitepaper details findings from interview data collected from partner organizations
working with three of the Watershed Stewards Academies (WSAs) of Maryland. Building on
findings presented in previous whitepapers from this study, “Understanding the Effectiveness of
the Watershed Stewards Academies in Maryland,” we discuss the types of partnerships between
local organizations and the WSAs, as well as the perspectives of partner organizations on the
settings in which the WSAs are most effective, the unique role of the WSAs, and the challenges
the WSAs face in their work to educate local communities, implement watershed restoration
projects, and advocate for watershed protection in local and state political arenas.