Homewaters Project's mission is to create an engaged and informed citizenry by connecting people to nature and each other in the context of their home communities. Our goal is that throughout their education, people are prepared and inspired to create healthy communities, where human activities fit within the limits of natural systems.

Description:
Homewaters Project is an educational organization located in the Thornton Creek watershed on North Seattle Community College's campus. We believe that a sustainable future for the Puget Sound region depends on young people becoming informed and engaged citizens who recognize that they have the power to make a difference in their home communities. We strive to achieve our mission through programs in three key education realms: Watershed Ecology, Community Mapping and Exploring Place. All of our programs use the science inquiry method and are question driven. They are linked to existing school curricula and address academic standards. We provide training and workshops to teachers and lead field trips through our Watershed Ecology programs. Homewaters Project also hosts community and family walks and events. Our staff includes three experienced educators and administrators. We have a Board of Directors and an honorary Stewards Council to provide leadership and oversight to the organization. We receive financial and volunteer support from numerous businesses, government agencies, schools and individuals.

History:
In 1992 a handful of energetic and determined teachers founded the Thornton Creek Project. Over the years, the organization has grown into a non-profit organization that partners with leaders from government, business, non-profits and community groups to provide high quality education experiences for students. In 2002, Thornton Creek Project changed its name to Homewaters Project to better represent what we do and to reflect that we are expanding our geographic scope.

Contact people:

Linda Versage, Schools Coordinator, (phone), (email) Chris Page, Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: 206-527-3748

Address:

North Seattle Community College, 9600 College Way North Seattle, WA 98103 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.homewatersproject.org

Directions:

Look for the link on our website for directions and public transportation information.

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	No