Watershed Education Network

About Watershed Education Network

Founded in 1996, the Watershed Education Network (WEN) emerged from a passion for water stewardship and education. Co-founders Wendy Berthold, Deb Fassnacht, and Erik Ringelberg recognized the need for a volunteer monitoring program in western Montana, inspired by their experiences at the Montana Watercourse. Their first training session in Missoula brought together teachers and community members eager to learn about watershed health and monitoring techniques.

As WEN evolved, it became a 501c3 nonprofit organization in 2004, expanding its educational programs to include innovative initiatives like Backyard Citizen Science, the Citizen Science Stream Team, and the Backcountry Stream Corps Program. Today, WEN conducts regular water monitoring projects on Rattlesnake and Grant Creek, collaborating with community partners to foster a culture of stewardship and environmental awareness.

Impact of WEN

WEN has become a community leader in outdoor science education, reaching thousands of students and community members through its impactful programs.

Why Donate?

Your generous support enables WEN to provide essential field experiences through citizen science stream monitoring and educational programs for students.

Get Involved Today!

Join the movement to protect our watersheds! Your donation, whether in cryptocurrency or cash, directly supports WEN's mission to educate and engage the community in water stewardship. Together, we can make a difference!