{"id":2440,"date":"2025-11-09T12:02:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T17:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.seagrant.w3.uvm.edu\/?page_id=2440"},"modified":"2026-01-05T13:37:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T18:37:51","slug":"core-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/seagrant\/core-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Core Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our K-12 programs are derived from the research happening on Lake Champlain and the current freshwater stressors facing the Lake Champlain basin. Our programs are facilitated by Watershed Educators, trained undergraduate&nbsp;students pursuing a&nbsp;degree in environmental science and\/or education.&nbsp;Our current program offerings are listed below. These are subject to change based on current research.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Interested in any of these programs? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/seagrant\/wa-program-application\">Apply Online!<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">or for more information about any of our educational programs or to apply please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Vermont programming<\/strong>:<\/em>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:watershd@uvm.edu\">watershd@uvm.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>New York programming<\/strong>:<\/em>&nbsp;Tori DesRocher at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:tori.desrocher@plattsburgh.edu\">tori.desrocher@plattsburgh.edu<\/a>, (518) 564-2020<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<div\r\n    class=\"alignnone  wp-block-icb-cards\"    id=\"icbCards-1\"\r\n    data-attributes='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;clientId&quot;:&quot;0aaf540f-87e2-4c9a-951a-7edd68db7d94&quot;,&quot;cards&quot;:[{&quot;background&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#fff&quot;},&quot;img&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/uvm.edu\\\/seagrant\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/BHM-potash-brook-05.12.17-0994-1-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&lt;strong&gt;Stream Monitoring and Stewardship (SMSP)&lt;\\\/strong&gt;&quot;,&quot;desc&quot;:&quot;Each spring and fall, Watershed Alliance offers its flagship Stream Monitoring and Stewardship Program, a flexible, multi-day experience for schools across the Lake Champlain watershed. 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Students are introduced to ongoing research from the University of Vermont and SUNY Plattsburgh and gain hands-on experience exploring the physical, biological, chemical, and cultural factors that influence lake and watershed health. Participants must be at least 8 years old. Please contact us for program cost.&quot;,&quot;btnLabal&quot;:&quot;Button&quot;,&quot;btnUrl&quot;:&quot;#&quot;,&quot;isBtn&quot;:false,&quot;cardUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;background&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#fff&quot;},&quot;img&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/uvm.edu\\\/seagrant\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/WA-2023-inlab.jpeg&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&lt;strong&gt;Keeping the Balance (KB)&lt;\\\/strong&gt;&quot;,&quot;desc&quot;:&quot;KB introduces students to Lake Champlain\\u2019s unique ecosystem and current research. During a visit to the Rubenstein Ecosystem Sciences Lab, students learn about the watershed, threats to lake health, and examine Lake Champlain fish\\u2014using microscopes to search for microplastics. The program is free for basin schools and open to students ages 8 and up.&quot;,&quot;btnLabal&quot;:&quot;Button&quot;,&quot;btnUrl&quot;:&quot;#&quot;,&quot;isBtn&quot;:false,&quot;cardUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;background&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#fff&quot;},&quot;img&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/uvm.edu\\\/seagrant\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/IMG_5102-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;4-H20&quot;,&quot;desc&quot;:&quot;4-H20 is an environmental leadership opportunity for youth in grades 7-12. 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Each year, we collect student work from across the Lake Champlain basin that celebrates\u00a0water. On Tuesday, March\u00a023rd, 2021, we will gather virtually to view the submission gallery and hear from an invited speaker about local and global\u00a0water\u00a0issues. Awards will be presented at the event.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/http\/\/watershedmatters.lcbp.org\/student_work_gallery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View submission examples<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-xfxnw eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-pwm7d\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-pwm7d\"><span class=\"dashicon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2 eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-pwm7d\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">CFES Brilliant Pathways Partnership<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-pwm7d\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>The primary focus of our partnership with\u00a0CFES Brilliant Pathways\u00a0is to offer unique STEM learning opportunities to their GEAR UP partner schools. We host\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1vZ0faOqJKlEdSkY4Pcyk8YDZ1bY8XLTH\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watershed Science Fairs<\/a>\u00a0offering students hands on\u00a0opportunities\u00a0to engage with watershed science, and a chance to interact with college students focused on environmental science and natural resource management. CFES Brilliant Pathways partner schools also benefit from access to our other flagship programs, and professional development events for teachers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-7e36t eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-pwm7d\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-pwm7d\"><span class=\"dashicon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2 eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-pwm7d\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">High School Watershed Stewardship Program<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-pwm7d\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>This\u00a0program is offered in collaboration with the Lake Champlain Basin Program, SUNY Plattsburgh Upward Bound, and University of Vermont\u00a0Upward\u00a0Bound.\u00a0The Lake Champlain Watershed Stewardship Program is a multiyear program intended to promote environmental literacy and stewardship amongst adolescents. The program, established by Lake Champlain Basin Program and Lake Champlain Sea Grant, is an experiential and adventure education opportunity for individuals to not only professionally develop through engagement in service, projects, and mentorship, but also to discover their passions as they become environmental leaders within the Lake Champlain Basin. Each cohort of Upward Bound students in Vermont and New York travel around the basin on quarterly field trips with their peers visiting sites of natural and cultural significance\u00a0to learn about the watershed, and\u00a0explore ways to take care of them through stewardship. Participants who complete the program receive a stipend to\u00a0participate in a capstone experience based on their interests, or receive a\u00a0placement\u00a0in a relevant internship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have an idea for a collaborative program? 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