Up until 2008 we knew of a few Master Naturalist or Master Watershed Steward Programs that were connected both with volunteer monitoring and with Extension. Those were listed along with other volunteer monitoring programs on our website. Then in 2008, we learned of many more Master Naturalist programs across the United States - many with Extension and volunteer monitoring connections. So, we developed a listing of these programs to provide easy access to them and link them with the Extension Volunteer Monitoring Network. Please let us know if you know of a program not listed here. Also visit the Alliance of Natural Resource Outreach and Service Programs (ANROSP) website to learn more about these programs.
Arizona![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Arkansas |
Arizona Master Watershed Steward Program
Candice Rupprecht
Statewide Coordinator
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Forbes 301, PO Box 210036
Tucson, AZ 85721
(520) 621-1268 |
Central Arkansas Master Naturalists
Anne Massey
(501) 666-1411
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California ![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Colorado![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
UC Master Naturalist
Julie Fetherston
890 N. Bush St.
Ukiah CA 95482
(707) 463-4495
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Master Watershed Steward (pilot 2008)
Denis Reich
Colorado State University Extension
1910 L Rd.
Fruita CO 81521
(970) 858-3629 Ext. 3
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Colorado |
Delaware |
Master Naturalists (Fort Collins area)
Zoe Whyman
City of Fort Collins
Colorado Natural Areas Program
PO Box 580
Fort Collins CO 80522
(970) 221-6311
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Certified Citizen Naturalist Volunteer Program
Trina Cale-Rosario
(302) 653-2882 ext. 104
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Florida ![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Idaho |
Florida Master Naturalist Program
Dr. Martin B. Main
SW Florida Research and Education Center
Univ. of Florida
2686 SR 29
North Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 658-3400
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Idaho Master Naturalist Program
Sara Focht
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
PO Box 25
Boise ID 83707
(208) 921-6933
Terri Bergmeier
Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game
1345 Barton Rd
Pocatello ID 83204
(208) 251-6510 |
Illinois![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Illinois![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
East Central Illinois Master Naturalist
Sandra Mason
Unit Educator, Horticulture & Environment Champaign County Unit
801 Country Fair Drive Suite D
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 333-7672 |
Rock Island County Extension Master Naturalist
Stephanie Crandall
Unit Educator, Ag & Natural Resources
Rock Island County Unit
4550 Kennedy Drive Suite 3
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-0512
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Indiana![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Maryland ![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Indiana Master Naturalist
Ginger Murphy, State Coordinator
Division of State Parks and Reservoirs
402 W. Washington, Room W298
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-4143
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Maryland Master Naturalist
Wanda MacLachlan
University of Maryland Extension
11975 Homewood Road
Ellicott City MD 21042
(410) 531-5973
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Minnesota![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Missouri ![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Minnesota Master Naturalist
Amy Rager
Minnesota Master Naturalist
University of Minnesota
46352 State Hwy 329
Morris MN 56267
(320) 589-1711
Rob Blair
Minnesota Master Naturalist
University of Minnesota
1980 Folwell Ave Suite 200
Saint Paul MN 55108
(612) 624-2198
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Missouri Master Naturalist
Syd Hime
Missouri Department of Conservation
PO Box 180
Jefferson City MO 65102
(573) 751-4115
Bob Pierce
University of Missouri Extension
(573) 882-4337
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Nevada ![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
New Hampshire ![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Nevada Naturalist Program
M L Robinson
University of Nevada
8050 Paradise Rd Suite 100
Las Vegas NV 89123
(702) 257-5529
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New Hampshire Coverts Project
UNH Cooperative Extension
214 Nesmith Hall
131 Main Street
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-2166
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Ohio ![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Oklahoma ![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Program
State Steering Committee Co-Chairs:
Joe Bonnell
Program Director, Watersheds
OSU Extension
(614) 292-9383
J.P. Lieser
Extension Educator, Watersheds
OSU Extension
(740) 670-5315
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Oklahoma Master Naturalist
Marley Beem
Oklahoma State University
008C Ag Hall
Stillwater OK 74078
(405) 744-3854
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Oregon ![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Oregon ![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Oregon Master Naturalist Program
(now hiring! - December 2008) |
Oregon Master Watershed Steward
watersheds@oregonstate.edu |
Pennsylvania |
South Carolina |
Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education
1D Teaberry Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 458-5227
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South Carolina Master Naturalist Program
Karen C. Hall, Ph.D.
Dept. of Forestry & Natural Resources
261 Lehotsky Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
(864)656-4859 |
Tennessee |
Texas ![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Tennessee Master Naturalists
Andrea English
(615) 781-6626
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Texas Master Naturalist
Michelle Haggerty
State Coordinator
309 Sidney Baker South
Kerrville, Texas 78028
(830) 896-2500
Sonny Arnold
Assistant State Coodinator
111 Nagle Hall
The Texas A&M University System
College Station, Texas 77843-2258
(979) 458-1099
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Utah![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Virginia![Cooperative Extension-sponsored or co-sponsored](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081204190840im_/http://www.usawaterquality.org/volunteer/Images/CEsponsored.gif) |
Utah Master Naturalist Program
Mark Larese-Casanova
Utah State University
5210 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322-5210
(435) 797-8060
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Virginia Master Naturalist Program
Michelle Prysby
VCE-Charlottesville/Albemarle
460 Stagecoach Road
Charlottesville VA 22902
(434) 872-4580 |