Registration for the Fall 2023 Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network is now open!

Partners for Environmental Justice (PEJ) developed the Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network (WCWLN). The WCWLN is a six-week community education and empowerment initiative to educate residents about community issues related to the Walnut Creek Watershed in Raleigh, including watershed management, environmental justice, and green infrastructure. Participants will be given the tools to increase environmental awareness and take on community engagement projects. Program members will receive a $400 stipend upon successful completion of the program. The program takes place primarily on Saturdays, from September 9, 2023, through November 18, 2023. 

 Program Objectives 

• Educating participants about various topics such as stormwater management, green infrastructure, climate resiliency, and environmental justice. 

• Making connections about why these topics are important to them and their communities. 

• Providing participants with the resources to become more engaged stakeholders and be empowered to act in protecting the integrity of their communities. 

Session Themes 

• Watersheds and green infrastructure 

• Green projects and workforce development 

• Environmental justice and advocacy 

• Community Science and engagement 

To join the Fall 2023 WCWLN program, click the button below to access the application. You will receive additional information via email to complete the registration process and your official welcome packet. 

Fall 2021 Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network

The Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network (WCWLN), is a six-week community education and empowerment initiative that Partners for Environmental Justice (PEJ) first implemented in Spring 2021 based on the innovative Atlanta Watershed Learning Network model. WCWLN is a watershed education program where participants gain knowledge and skills to develop sustainable solutions and take action in their communities. As a participant, you will:

• Connect and learn with professionals and peers to address local water quality and stormwater challenges from equitable, sustainable, and resilient perspectives.

• Apply what you learned - create and implement an individual neighborhood project.

• Learn about green infrastructure, stormwater and flooding, watershed management, equitable development, community advocacy and environmental justice.

We would like to thank the Town of Cary and the City of Raleigh for their generous financial contribution and support for our Fall 2021 Watershed Learning Network and community projects.

Fall 2021 Reports

• Fall 2021 WCWLN Final Report & Appendices

• Fall 2021 WCWLN Final Report

• Fall 2021 WCWLN Executive Summary

Fall 2021 Videos

• Highlight Video

• Full Educational Video (Modules 1-6)

• Educational Video Part 1 (Modules 1 - 3)

• Educational Video Part 2 (Modules 4 - 6)

Session Topics