Politics & Government
Extension Pinellas Offers Florida Waters Stewardship Program
Throughout the program, participants will explore local watersheds allowing residents to view different aspects of water and water issues.
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — The University of Florida IFAS Extension Pinellas County will launch this year’s Florida Waters Stewardship Program Wednesday, Aug. 25 for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how the county protects Florida water.
Throughout the program, participants will explore local watersheds allowing residents to view different aspects of water and water issues firsthand, learn about practices and policies affecting waters of Pinellas County and the state, enhance communication and leadership skills, participate in a stewardship project and much more.
Participants will meet for three hours every two weeks for a total of seven informal, interactive sessions, including class discussions, field tours and conversations with local water experts.
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Participants are expected to attend all seven sessions, complete online explorations between class sessions, implement a stewardship project and engage with guest experts and other participants.
The program costs $89 per participant, and those interested can register online here.
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Youth under the age of 18 are eligible to register if an accompanying adult is also registered for the program. Scholarships are available.
Applications can be found at here. The deadline to submit a scholarship application is Friday, Aug. 13.
Each class session meets at a different location and includes a site tour and at least one guest speaker. The course schedule includes:
- Session 1 - Wednesday, Aug. 25 (9 a.m. – noon)
- Session 2 - Wednesday, Sept. 8 (9 a.m. – noon)
- Session 3 - Wednesday, Sept. 22 (9 a.m. – noon)
- Session 4 - Wednesday, Oct. 6 (9 a.m. – noon)
- Session 5 - Wednesday, Oct. 20 (9 a.m. – noon): Panel
- Session 6 – Wednesday, Nov. 3 (9 a.m. – noon)
- Session 7- Wednesday, Nov. 17 (9 a.m. – noon)
Pinellas County Extension offers programming at the extension office, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, 727-582-2100. The Largo office is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The extension also offers programming at the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, 727-453-6800 and at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, 727-453-6500.
