The Role of Watershed Groups in Today's Environmental Movement

Watershed groups are our environmental movement.

Groups' relationship with the movement

• Restore streams
• Big picture is addressed by local action
• Direct response to pollution
• Education

Volunteer dedication

• Volunteers inspired by local pride
• Act by working or donating money
• Volunteers enjoy open public space
• Volunteers want to resture beauty
• Celebrations

Movement & political climate

• Watchdog groups try to influence legislators
• Respond to issues
• Recognition of groups' efforts by government officials
• Sponsor a candidate study

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