Community-led stewardship efforts increase public understanding of water pollution challenges, build ownership of the local watersheds, engage more individuals and organizations into stewardship practices and projects, and expand the base of citizen support and community involvement necessary to advance broader Bay restoration and protection goals. Through its community outreach and engagement programs, the Trust seeks to build the base of community awareness and engagement necessary to restore local watersheds and the In 2009, through our community engagement and outreach efforts, the Trust supported engaged 258,510 people through the Bay Plate program and 32,747 volunteers through our grant programs. The Trust supports community engagement efforts in a variety of ways, including: Grants Partnerships Awards |
Community Stewardship


