WSU Extension offers on-line, classroom, and field programs and training for homeowners and professionals on a variety of water topics.
LID Training Programs
Learn about designing and maintaining LID systems with this online, self-paced course from the Washington Stormwater Center. Certificate and scholarships available.
Molt Search
Washington State University Extension and Washington Sea Grant have teamed up to launch a new volunteer-based early detection program called Molt Search. If you enjoy walking on the beach, or have shoreline property, you can make a meaningful contribution to help prevent this voracious predator from establishing large populations in the Salish Sea.
WSU Integrated Pest Management and Pesticide Safety
Workshops, training and recertification program. IPM stands for Integrated Pest Management a process to understand pests and select the best control methods to manage them with the least effect to people, pets and the environment.
Shore Stewards
WSU Shore Stewards are homeowners, farmers, and businesses who live along or near the shoreline in Puget Sound. They join Shore Stewards to learn better ways of managing their own land to protect local waters and preserve critical habitat for fish, wildlife and birds. Members receive a regular newsletter with timely information about shoreline living from their WSU County Extension office. Shore Stewards can pick up a Shore Steward sign and Shoreline Living DVD while supplies last. Everyone is welcome to download the new Guide for Shoreline Living. Visit the WSU Shore Stewards website to contact your county and learn more. Also visit the new Shore Stewards TV playlist and watch great video about living on and visiting the shore.
Environmental Training
WSU training programs are available in several counties around Puget Sound (see links below) . An in-depth training program of 40-100 hours is usually followed by volunteer service. Training is conducted by local and regional experts and covers a broad array of topics including coastal geology, marine ecology, stormwater and toxics, shellfish, native plants, salmon, and climate change. Graduates of the programs have provided tens of thousands of volunteer hours. Working individually or in teams they provide service in the areas of stewardship, research and education. To learn more visit one of these county sites:
Forestry and Wildlife
The WSU Forestry and Wildlife Extension program provides education and information about forest management to private forest landowners as well as the general public. Classes, workshops, and field days are available, as well as publications, videos, and online resources to help you achieve your goals as a forest owner.
Master Gardeners
WSU Extension Master Gardener Program trains volunteers to be effective community educators in gardening and environmental stewardship. Master Gardeners provide information generated from research at WSU and other university systems. The training consists of on-line and in-classroom training followed by volunteer service. Available statewide.
4-H
This national youth program has been developing capable, caring, contributing citizens through research-based, guided adventure exploration and experiential learning models. In 4-H youth explore the natural environment and, unlike other adventure based programs, 4-H Challenge collaborates with any local school or agency and also groups that serve low-income, at-risk and under achieving youths.