We strive to educate the community about watershed ecology and to develop a growing group of people who understand the strengths, needs, and problems affecting the Plaster Creek watershed. We seek to equip people to take action to restore their watershed. Ways we do this include:
- Presentations on watersheds, history and issues in the Plaster Creek Watershed, and things people can do to improve water quality in Plaster Creek
- Seasonal events, which include a presentation on Plaster Creek and opportunities to participate in on-the-ground restoration work
- School partnerships that include education in the classroom, field trips, and hands-on-restoration projects
- Newsletters twice a year that update followers on our work and share new information as it is learned
- Resources for more learning about Plaster Creek and other watersheds
Establishing watershed partnerships
One particular goal is to create upstream-downstream partnerships within the watershed. Very few Americans identify themselves as watershed residents, so we work to form intentional partnerships between upstream schools and churches with downstream schools and churches. Through these partnerships, people can come together as a watershed community to bring about lasting change.
Programs
Green Team
The PCS Green Team is a three-week paid summer position for high school students who live, learn, or worship in the Plaster Creek Watershed
Project GreenER
Project GreenER is a free, eight-session adult educational program that fosters understanding of and builds agency for watershed care
School partnerships
PCS partners with local K-12 schools to implement place-based learning, classroom activities, and student-led restoration projects
Education resources
Presentations
Past presentation recordings
(2022)
(2021)