Chattahoochee RiverkeeperWater Warriors on Campus & on Summer Break
Water Warriors on Campus equips high school and college students to engage their peers on the importance of water conservation and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s mission.
High school and college students · October 2026 – April 2027 program (Water Warriors on Campus); applications due Monday, September 21, 2026; summer break (Water Warriors on Summer Break)
From chattahoochee.org/waterwarriors ↗About this program
With the future of our waterways at stake, what would happen if every young person living within our watershed learned how to protect their local creeks, lakes, and rivers? The Water Warriors program seeks to empower students as river advocates through educational and outreach opportunities, helping young people foster connections with their communities and the Chattahoochee River.
Water Warriors on Campus equips high school and college students to engage their peers on the importance of water conservation and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper's mission. Students dedicate hours to the work of improving the Chattahoochee watershed through cleanups, fundraising, and leading conversations about this work in their schools and communities.
During summer break, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper welcomes high school students into our offices to get hands-on experience shadowing our program staff. By spending time in the lab for Neighborhood Water Watch analysis, inspecting CASSI units, and cleaning out trash traps, students gain practical insight on how these programs work to protect our river and watershed.
Questions
Who are Water Warriors?
With the future of our waterways at stake, what would happen if every young person living within our watershed learned how to protect their local creeks, lakes, and rivers? The Water Warriors program seeks to empower students as river advocates through educational and outreach opportunities, helping young people foster connections with their communities and the Chattahoochee River.
How can you get involved?
Become a Water Warrior during the school year and while on summer break! We’re looking for high school and college students who are interested in learning about Chattahoochee Riverkeeper's work to protect our watershed and who are excited to get their hands dirty.
Who do I contact for more information?
For additional information about Water Warriors activities or to schedule a presentation for your school or youth club, contact Jillian Griffin at jgriffin@chattahoochee.org.
Details
- Who
- High school and college students
- When
- October 2026 – April 2027 program (Water Warriors on Campus); applications due Monday, September 21, 2026; summer break (Water Warriors on Summer Break)
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