Watershed Ambassador (Full-Time)

Project summary

The New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program is an environmental stewardship-oriented AmeriCorps program designed to raise awareness about water concerns. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has hosted NJWAP since 2000, and while the Program has evolved over the last 24 years, its main goals have remained the same: promote watershed stewardship through education and direct community involvement and monitor the health of our waterways through conducting stream assessments.

Opportunity description

Twenty (20) Watershed Ambassadors serve from partner host agency locations, with one located in each of New Jersey's Watershed Management Areas (WMAs). From Sussex to Cape May counties, Ambassadors provide direct service to their local communities. NJWAP serves with all sectors of society to improve the quality of New Jersey's waterways, nurturing community-based environmental activities and empowering residents to make responsible and informed decisions regarding their watershed by: Educating the public on watershed science and encouraging them to get involved in local stewardship actions; Implementing community green infrastructure and stewardship projects through partnering with local organizations and community volunteers; and Conducting habitat and biological assessments following DEP monitoring protocol to monitor the health of their WMA's streams.

Benefits

• Healtcare
• Training
• Networking
• Project WET
• Segal education award