Education

Effective conservation of our land and water resources begins with awareness and understanding.  Our outreach and education programs are designed to address three main ideas: why clean water and fertile topsoil are important to everyone (not just farmers), what human activities threaten these vital resources, and how individuals and communities can make contributions to using our natural resources wisely so that future generations will have enough - this is the principle of sustainability.  Some of our programs also address other related issues, such as wildlife habitat, land use planning, and agricultural concerns.
 

• Student Programs - helping youth to acquire critical thinking skills and knowledge about how soil and water ecosystems relate to plant, animal, and human ecology
   

• Teacher Programs - providing educators with training, natural resources curriculum materials and demonstration models.
   

• Public Outreach - increase awareness and understanding of natural resource issues; promoting opportunities for stewardship and use of Best Management Practices
   

• Special Interest Groups - workshops and events related to management practices for stormwater, wildlife habitat, and watershed stewardship.