Watershed Education Training Institute
About Us
Under the umbrella of the Millersville University Center for Environmental Sciences (MUCES), the Watershed Education Training Institute (WETi) was established in 2015 by Drs. John Wallace (Biology) and Nanette Marcum-Dietrich (Education Foundations) and inaugurated in 2016. Today, WETi is co-directed by Dr. Nanette Marcum-Dietrich and Dr. Justin Mando. Located on Millersville’s campus at Creek Lodge, WETi serves as a center for science education, connecting watershed research to meaningful teaching and learning experiences.
WETi supports Millersville University students across disciplines through paid internship opportunities that integrate science, engineering, education, and communication. These experiences engage students in designing and building educational tools, developing curriculum, and creating outreach materials that make complex environmental concepts accessible to diverse audiences.
The facility serves as a hub for field-based and applied learning across Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geography, and science education programs within the College of Education. Through support from external grants, WETi develops and delivers high-quality educational programs, teacher professional development, and community-based learning experiences throughout the year.
WETi collaborates with local and regional partners including the Stroud Water Research Center, Lancaster Conservancy, Lancaster County Community Foundation, Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC, OLNI, and Pennsylvania State Parks to bring science-driven, place-based education to classrooms and communities.
Our Mission
Is to foster watershed stewardship and student/faculty research for the region through the development of innovative science-based programs, address the impacts of historically destructive land-use practices and policies across multiple watersheds, while training and educating people of all ages and backgrounds on watershed advocacy and research.
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WETi News
2024 Positive Energy Fund Winners Announced
Elizabeth Rickrode, a graduate student who has worked with WETi throughout her undergraduate and graduate studies, has received a Positive Energy Fund grant to install educational signs along the nature trail beside Bodner Run, near the WETi shed. These signs will highlight invasive species and share ways individuals can positively impact their local waterways. Check out the link above to see other winners and read more about Elizabeth's project.
WINNERS OF THE 2022 PA MWEE AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Katie Harnish and Brad Showalter, two teachers at Hambright Elementary School, have won the MWEE School of Excellence award for implementing the first MWEE in the Shared Waters project. Read more about their work the Shared Waters project in the link above.
Dr. Wallace Receives Outstanding Alumnus Award
Millersville's Dr. John Wallace has received the 2021 Outstanding Alumnus Award from Michigan State University! The award recognizes his work in entomology research, extension, and engagement. Click the link to read an interview with Dr. Wallace from the Michigan State entomology department.
Preservice Teacher Education and MWEEs
Check out baybackpack's article on Millersville and Virginia Wesleyan Universities' NOAA-funded project: Shared Waters: An upstream/downstream collaborative! The article talks about the project's ways of incorporating Environmental Education into Preservice Teacher Education.
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Volunteer OpportunitiesVisit here to fill out a volunteer form!
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