The Watershed Institute program, www.thewatershedinstitute.org, seeks to enhance a vibrant network of citizen-based watershed organizations throughout New Jersey that are engaged in protecting precious water resources and natural lands. The Institute provides tailored advice, administers a grant program, hosts educational forums for organizations, and acts as a clearinghouse of information for New Jersey watershed groups. There are over 30 watershed groups throughout New Jersey that promote the protection of our local waterways. The Institute serves as a channel to provide assistance and information groups need to effectively organize, understand, and protect and restore their watersheds.

The Benefits of the Watershed Institute Program:

• stay informed on new developments,
• discover other NJ watershed groups’ achievements,
• participate in quarterly meetings,
• locate groups in your region,
• research funding sources,
• seek funding from the Watershed Institute,
• obtain publications to help guide your way,
• seek employment opportunities, and
• receive email updates on resources, opportunities, and new state policies from our listserv.

The Watershed Institute website features a capacity building section that seeks to provide valuable resources on non-profit management issues and is organized into 5 sections: Administrative, Fundraising & Grants, Governance, Program Development, and Visibility. The website also features a watershed programs section that assembles and shares watershed management related programs and issues that cross all watersheds. We also post their events and other programmatic training opportunites.

Join the NJCWA email listserv!

The New Jersey Council of Watershed Associations hosts a group email service aimed specially at watershed organizations throughout New Jersey, to provide them with a forum to share their ideas, successes and concerns. Every Friday, a weekly announcement is distributed to inform groups of upcoming events, new funding opportunities, and resources to assist your organization’s efforts. To learn more about the group and subscribe, please visit: http://www.thewatershed.org/mailman/listinfo/njcwa.