Jobs at Washington County Watershed Alliance

The Washington County Watershed Alliance (WCWA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1998 to enhance and coordinate conservation efforts throughout the County and support the activities of individual watershed associations.

We believe clean water isn’t a luxury—it’s a right. And it’s one we work hard to protect every day—not just for those who live here, but for everyone downstream, because water doesn’t stop at the county line.

You might think of stream cleanups when you hear our name—and yes, we organize plenty of those! But our work goes far beyond picking up trash.

Our dedicated volunteers are:

• Sitting down with municipal leaders to tackle issues like flooding, erosion, and pollution at the source.
• Securing funding to restore damaged streams and protect vulnerable waterways.
• Monitoring local streams by testing water chemistry and studying the tiny creatures that call it home—our early warning system for bigger problems.
• Measuring chloride levels after winter storms to understand the impact of road salt on our streams.
• Hosting expert speakers to educate our community on serious environmental issues like orphan gas wells and tick-borne diseases.
• Leading community cleanups that spark awareness and action.
• Giving families the chance to plant trees in their backyards and along streambanks to reduce flooding and clean up stormwater.
• Encouraging kids—and their families—to step outside, explore our streams, and fall in love with the natural world.

Because when people experience the joy of clean, flowing water, they understand just how essential it is—and how easily it can be lost.