WATERSHED MANAGEMENT GROUP INC
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Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Volunteers are needed for our public workshops, supporting our administrative and outreach work, and more. To learn more about volunteering with one of our Green Living Co-ops in Tucson, Phoenix, or Santa Barbara, visit our Co-op page at www.watershedmg.org/co-op
Geographic areas served: Western United States, especially the arid Southwest, and internationally (U.S. borderlands, India, and Africa).
Mission:
To improve rural and urban livelihoods by integrating community development and conservation. We provide local residents and community groups with the knowledge and skills necessary to sustainably manage their natural resources.
Results:
Since our inception, we've launched numerous water- harvesting public demonstration sites, an internationally acclaimed Water Harvesting Certification program, a growing collection of unique technical training offerings, our Conserve to Enhance program to spur riparian restoration in Tucson, and thriving Green Living Co-op and Green Streets programs that are spreading our successful model from Tucson to other western cities.
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Sky J.
03/15/13
This a great non-profit that teaches sustainability practices through hands on experience, while making an on-the-ground difference. This is a no-frills organization with a great reputation with a large group of volunteers and supporters.
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ponders mom
10/21/12
I worked on a project to recapture rain water to use on landscaping. Also on check dams on a ranch to slow the flow of water and grow grass to sheep and cattle. , It was encouraging to watch thses young people doanat their time and efforts in this worth while project. Barbara Buono...
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rachel.g.jacobson
05/01/12
I volunteered full time with WMG in India for six months last fall and winter. I established an ecological vegetable garden and managed the landscape of WMG India's partner organization, Grampari. As part of a diverse and talented team, I learned so much about water issues (watershed management, ...
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