Managing Arid and Semi-Arid Watersheds

Master Watershed Steward Program for Yavapai County, Arizona

The Master Watershed Steward (MWS) Program offers Yavapai County residents an opportunity to become highly valued volunteers who are knowledgeable about Watersheds and Water Resources of Yavapai County. A better informed public and greater citizen participation in decision making processes is a key goal.

Master Watershed Steward Volunteers will take an active role in educating county residents about regional watersheds and critical watershed issues. MWS Volunteers will assist Cooperative Extension in providing research-based information to residents, deliver information, provide community assistance, promote local interest in their watersheds, and assist in building partnerships throughout Yavapai County Communities.

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Course Requirements & Expectations

Five Week Program
Participation Limited to 20 Participants
10 Sessions (Two 4 hour sessions per week)
Two all-day , Saturday field trips
Course Cost: $95 Non-refundable, materials/program fee
Lectures, Presentations and Activities provided by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Specialists/Staff, Agency Professionals, Local Experts
40 hours of volunteer service required upon completion
National and Locally Developed Curriculum

Course Syllabus

Arizona Climates and Meteorology
Geology and Soils
Mapping/GPS/GIS/Interpretation and Applications
Hydrology and Water Quality
Plant/Animal Communities and Ecology
Conservation/Land Uses/Water Law/Policies

For more information contact:

UA Cooperative Extension
500 S. Marina
P.O. Box 388
Prescott, AZ 86302
Phone: (928) 445-6590
Fax: (928) 445-6593
Email: rdradden@ag.arizona.edu

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