The survey results below suggest the answer is a resounding: yes!
• More than 32 Corps nationwide have participated
• Hundreds of students have been trained - with almost 40% being AmeriCorps students
• 83% who participated in the training said it exceeded their expectations.
• 100% of participants who said they had previous ecological training said they were likely to refer the WitW training to other corpsmembers and leaders.
• 100% of those responding said they saw value in the WitW online resources available to all certified students.
• The WitW third party certification reassures project partners by eliminating the uncertainty of conservation corps self-certification
• Participating corps have reported new partnerships, projects, and employment opportunities with private restoration firms based specifically on Waders in the Water certification.
Students can register here for the June 20 and 21 class.
Read more about this growing public-private partnership that is preparing the next generation of conservation stewards - Waders in the Water Program Description.