Education and outreach programs play a vital role in strengthening water resources management by building knowledge, fostering collaboration, and raising public awareness, helping communities invest in long-term capacity building and knowledge sharing. These initiatives connect water professionals, educators, students, decision-makers, and communities with the tools and information needed to understand water challenges and participate in effective solutions.

Programs in this category support:

• Workforce development and professional training
• Public awareness of water, climate, and environmental issues
• Collaboration across agencies, regions, and communities
• Science-based decision-making and stewardship
• Engagement with Tribal Nations, educators, and youth

Users can search or filter education and outreach programs by keyword to find initiatives relevant to specific topics, agencies, or audiences.

Selected Education & Outreach Programs

Ballast Water Initiative
Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation

Department: Maritime Administration – Office of Environment and Safety

Program Focus:
Addresses the introduction of non-indigenous aquatic species through vessel ballast water. The program supports national and international solutions that protect ecosystems while maintaining the safety and efficiency of the marine transportation system.

Climate Ready Water Utilities (CRWU)
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

Program Focus:
Helps drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities understand and adapt to climate change impacts. The initiative offers webinars, tools, and guidance on climate risk assessment and adaptation planning for the water sector.

Climate Variability and Change Webinars
Agency: Michigan State University Extension
Department: Environmental Quality
Program Focus:
Provides educational seminars focused on conservation science, climate variability, and environmental change, supporting informed decision-making and community resilience.

Consulting with Tribal Nations
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Department: Civil Works and related offices
Program Focus:
Delivers free training workshops for Corps staff on Tribal rights, federal trust responsibilities, and effective partnership-building with Tribal Nations. Classes are hosted by districts and tailored to regional issues.

Corps of Engineers Education Center
Agency: Construction Engineering Research Laboratory
Department: USACE Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
Program Focus:
An environmental education platform offering resources for students, teachers, librarians, and educators. Topics include water resources management, environmental protection, disaster response, navigation, engineering, and applied science activities.

Distance Learning Webinars
Agency: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Department: National Conservation Learning Center – Knowledge and Learning Resources
Program Focus:
Provides virtual educational seminars on conservation science and natural resource management, expanding access to training and learning nationwide.

Education and Environment Initiative (EEI)
Agency: State of California
Department: California Environmental Protection Agency
Program Focus:
A nationally recognized K–12 curriculum designed to integrate environmental principles into science and history–social science education. The EEI curriculum includes 85 instructional units that prepare students to become future leaders in science, economics, and green technology.

Environment and Safety Programs
Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation
Department: Maritime Administration – Office of Environment and Safety
Program Focus:
Supports compliance with environmental regulations affecting the maritime industry, including water and air quality, hazardous waste management, and aquatic species protection, while ensuring operational mobility and safety.

Environmental Education and Outreach – Green Up DC
Agency: District of Columbia
Department: Watershed Protection Division
Program Focus:
Green Up DC is an online planning tool that helps property owners design and implement green infrastructure projects. The program promotes energy savings, stormwater runoff reduction, and community-based environmental stewardship.