About
Adopt-A-Watershed (AAW) is a non-profit organization that promotes educational enhancement, environmental stewardship, and community development through Place-Based Learning. AAW works with schools, youth education programs, community groups, and environmental organizations, guiding them through the 5-Steps to Leadership in Place-Based Learning (The 5-Step).
The 5-Step develops leadership skills and strengthens organizational capacity to envision, create and successfully implement high quality Place-Based Learning. The 5-Step is a proven model for educational, environmental and community transformation.
Our Vision
Our vision is for education to serve as the cornerstone of a sustainable community, in which all citizens live their lives consciously choosing actions that ensure a healthy quality of life for current and future generations.
Adopt-A-Watershed’s place-based learning programs promote this vision by engaging students in meaningful activities that lead to an understanding of sustainability and how their choices and actions affects the community and the overall environment.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to empower communities to care for their watersheds and enhance student learning by providing leadership development, educational tools, and access to a national network of resources.