Cecil County Watershed Stewards Academy
Updated: September 5, 2023
  • Want to solve a drainage problem in your neighborhood?
  • Want to get off the sidelines and make a real change?
  • Want to be a leader in your community?

You don’t have to be an expert; we'll show you the way! The Watershed Stewards Academy is a great opportunity to learn how to solve water quality problems in your community and join a local network of energized leaders.

For more information, contact UMD Sea Grant Extension educator Eric Buehl at ebuehl@umd.edu or the Cecil County Stormwater Management Division at 410-996-5267.

Brought to you by UMD Sea Grant Extension and Cecil County Department of Public Works-Stormwater Management Division.

Press Releases

Press Release from Cecil County Government

Press Release about WSA class project at Fair Hill State Park

Cecil Whig article about Master Steward Bryan Lightner and his project in partnership with a homeless shelter 

Cecil County Steward Application

Thank you for your interest in joining the Watershed Stewards Academy! Applications are currently closed but check back here for future opportunities to become a Steward. 

All forms below, and any questions should be submitted to Eric Buehl at ebuehl@umd.edu.

Application Instructions

Please review the Cecil County Application Information Sheet before applying. If you have further questions before applying, you may email us for more information.

You may submit your completed Cecil County Application to Eric Buehl at ebuehl@umd.edu.

References

Please ask two (2) references to complete the Cecil County Reference Form on your behalf and send the form directly to Eric Buehl at ebuehl@umd.edu as soon as possible.

Tuition Information

The tuition cost for the Cecil County WSA certification course is $150. Please do not send tuition with application. Payment will be due upon acceptance to the program. A limited number of scholarships are available. Contact Eric Buehl at ebuehl@umd.edu for more information.

Process

Applicants will be contacted for a phone interview shortly after the application deadline.