The article discusses the efforts of Lake Champlain Sea Grant’s Watershed Alliance team in educating K–12 students in Vermont and northeastern New York about watershed science and the challenges facing the Lake Champlain basin. The program, run by a team of staff and interns, focuses on outdoor learning and stream ecology monitoring, impacting 1,252 students this year. Interns gain valuable teaching experience and insights into environmental careers. The article also highlights the achievements of graduating seniors, sharing their next steps and memorable experiences from their time with the program. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of hands-on science education and the role of emerging educators in promoting environmental awareness.
