In her article, Kara Kretser, an AP Environmental Science student, reflects on her transformative experiences in the Lake Champlain watershed through the Watershed Ambassador Program. She highlights hands-on activities, such as searching for benthic macroinvertebrates in the Saranac River, which deepened her understanding of aquatic ecosystems. Teaching fourth graders about microplastics at Plattsburgh City Beach further reinforced her passion for environmental conservation. Kretser emphasizes the importance of community involvement and the lasting impact of these experiences on her future. Overall, the program inspired her to advocate for clean water and ecosystem protection.
A Year of Discovery with the Lake Champlain Watershed Ambassador Program
By Terrain News
