Watersheds help protect the quality of our water leading to the protection of clean drinking water, productive fisheries, and outdoor recreation, that support our economies, environment and quality of life.  Take a dive (pun intended) into watershed ecology, habitats, health and more to gain a fuller understanding and appreciation of the importance of this critical habitat.

Katrina Fauss: Park Naturalist, Black Hill Discovery Center, M-NCPPC, Montgomery Parks

Katrina has over 20 years of experience in environmental and nature-based education. She currently spends a lot of energy and time in creating playful, nature-based programs such Mud Fest, Preschool in the Park, Nature Girls Club, and Wild Forest Time that give people opportunities to play in nature. Prior to working for Montgomery Parks, Katrina was Program Manager and Western Maryland Educator for the Bridging the Watershed Program, where she worked with National and State Parks delivering Potomac Watershed Field Studies. She has a BA from Hood College in Sociology and graduate work in Environmental Education. Katrina has a Nature-Based Educator Certification from the Association for Nature-Based Education. She is a passionate advocate for play and nature-based education.