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Watershed Learning
Pictured is Dr. Shelton presenting to AWLN Youth
Project Description
Championed by Eco-Action personnel, the Atlanta Watershed Learning Network (AWLN) brings together residents from some of Metro Atlanta’s most highly impacted watersheds and seeks to spark change by helping these residents gain the knowledge and skills needed to revitalize their watersheds and advocate for equitable development. Residents are prepared to support projects that provide the greatest environmental, economic, and social justice outcomes for their communities, while also working to improve the health of the larger river systems in the Metro Atlanta area. Program training modules include: Why We Organize, Watershed Education, Systemic Racism, Urban Planning, Community Driven Solutions and Watershed Management.
AWLN Youth Programming
AWLN Youth Summer Program is an opportunity for youth to receive a hands-on learning experience in various areas like environmental health, sustainability, leadership, finances, and nutrition. The summer youth program runs 6 weeks offering paid opportunities from $15/hr for Youth Interns and $25/hr for Program Coordinators positions. Weekly journaling, presentations with guest speakers, workshops, field trips, activities, and an end of program celebration are provided. This year 50-60 youth interns participated in the summer internship program.