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Austin Youth River Watch
P.O. Box 40351 Austin, TX 78704
Email: info@riverwatchers.org
Phone: (512) 708-9115

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🌱 Transforming youth through eco-education
🤝 Inspiring change through community engagement
🌍 Fun, adventure, and new experiences await!
🌆 ATX

Why is it important to throw away your trash prope

Why is it important to throw away your trash properly? 🚮

Because stormwater drains in Austin lead straight to your local creek. When it rains, all the litter on streets and sidewalks gets washed into those drains, and ends up in our waterways.

That trash doesn’t just disappear. It pollutes the water, harms wildlife, and affects everything downstream!

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #centraltexas #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #creek #river

Senior Spotlight: Summer Crew Edition ☀️🎓

Senior Spotlight: Summer Crew Edition ☀️🎓

These Class of 2025 River Watchers joined us just for the summer but made a big impact in a short time. Whether it was long, hot field days or early mornings at restoration sites, they showed up ready to learn and lead.

🌞 Everardo, KIPP Austin Collegiate – 27 hours since Summer 2024
🌞 Leilani, KIPP Austin Collegiate – 27 hours since Summer 2024
🌞 Salvador, KIPP Austin Collegiate – 27 hours since Summer 2024
🌞 Sydnee, Ann Richards School – 39 hours since Summer 2022
🌞 Santiago, Westwood HS – 30 hours since Summer 2021
🌞 Madeleine, Austin High – 21 hours since Summer 2021

We’re so grateful they spent part of their summer(s) with us and we’re cheering them on as they take their next steps!

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #centraltexas #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #creek #river #classof2025

Senior Spotlight: One Senior, One School Edition 🎓🫶

Today we’re giving a special shoutout to a few of our Class of 2025 River Watchers, each representing a different school, but all showing the same dedication and heart for the environment.

🌱 Evan, Akins ECHS – 101 hours since Jan 2021
🌱 Abril, Austin High – 34 hours since Sept 2023
🌱 Estefani, McCallum High – 40 hours since Sept 2022
🌱 Marquis, Travis ECHS – 68 hours since Sept 2022

Each of these seniors brought their own energy to River Watch, and we’re so proud to have had them in the program. Can’t wait to see what’s next for y’all!

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #centraltexas #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #creek #river #classof2025

Senior Spotlight: Northeast Early College High Sch

Senior Spotlight: Northeast Early College High School 🎓🩵

Today we're celebrating our amazing Northeast River Watchers from the Class of 2025!

🌱 Izzy – x hours since Sept 2024
🌱 Cindy – x hours since Sept 2024
🌱 Sarai – 6 hours since Sept 2024
🌱 Mya – x hours since June 2022 (not pictured)
🌱 Dorcas – x hours since month 2022 (not pictured)

These seniors have shown up and given so much to River Watch. We’re proud to celebrate everything they’ve done and excited to see where life takes them next.

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #centraltexas #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #creek #river #classof2025

Senior Spotlight: Navarro Early College High Schoo

Senior Spotlight: Navarro Early College High School 🎓💛

Today we're celebrating our amazing Navarro River Watchers from the Class of 2025!

🌱 Janet– 8 hours since Sept 2024
🌱 Franck – 4 hours since Sept 2024
🌱 Mindy – 6 hours since Sept 2024
🌱 Favour – 76 hours since June 2022 (not pictured)
🌱 Hunique– 63 hours since Sept 2022 (not pictured)

These seniors have shown up and given so much to River Watch. We’re proud to celebrate everything they’ve done and excited to see where life takes them next.

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #centraltexas #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #creek #river #classof2025

WOW. Our hearts are full after Saturday’s Open H

WOW.
Our hearts are full after Saturday’s Open House. Huge thank you to everyone who came out, joined a hike, did some birding, flowed through outdoor yoga, and entered the raffle.

We’re so grateful for this community and the support behind our mission. Y’all made it such an amazing day!! 🩵☀️

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #centraltexas #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #creek #river

Perfect for post-hike, mid-heatwave, or just becau

Perfect for post-hike, mid-heatwave, or just because we’re thirsty! We LOVE @stceciliasodaco at River Watch. This sparkling water is light, refreshing, and exactly what we need after being out in the sun all day. ☀️

Good food, good people, and good vibes. Thank you

Good food, good people, and good vibes. Thank you to everyone who came out! 🩵🌱

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #centraltexas #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #creek #river

Senior Spotlight: LBJ Early College High School 🎓💜

Today we're celebrating our amazing LBJ River Watchers from the Class of 2025!

🌱 Itzel – 16 hours since Sept 2024
🌱 Catelyn – 16 hours since Sept 2024
🌱 Te'Arra – 12 hours since Sept 2024
🌱 Teirra – 14 hours since Sept 2024
🌱 Holly – 61 hours since Sept 2022 (not pictured)
🌱 Mary – 6 hours since Jan 2025 (not pictured)
🌱 Elian – 17 hours since Sept 2024 (not pictured)
🌱 Nancy – 13 hours since Sept 2024 (not pictured)

These seniors have shown up and given so much to River Watch. We’re proud to celebrate everything they’ve done and excited to see where life takes them next.

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #centraltexas #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #creek #river #classof2025

Senior Spotlight: Crockett Early College High Scho

Senior Spotlight: Crockett Early College High School 🎓💙

Today we're celebrating our incredible Crockett River Watchers from the Class of 2025!

🌱 Amelia – 63 hours since Jan 2024
🌱 Elora – 62 hours since Oct 2022

These seniors have shown up and put in the time, contributing so much to the energy and heart of River Watch. We’re so proud of them and can’t wait to see what they do next!

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #centraltexas #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #creek #river

Senior Spotlight: Eastside Early College High Scho

Senior Spotlight: Eastside Early College High School 🎓💙

Today we're celebrating our incredible Eastside River Watchers from the Class of 2025!

🌱 Ayleen – 103 hours since Sept 2023
🌱 Gisselle – 50 hours since Sept 2023
🌱 Priscilla – 54 hours since Sept 2023
🌱 Diego – 40 hours since Sept 2023
🌱 Monica – 51 hours (not pictured)

These seniors have shown serious dedication—spending their time learning, leading, and showing up for the environment and their community. We’re so proud of each of them and can't wait to see what they do next!

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #centraltexas #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #creek #river

We’re honored to share that AYRW is the 2025 rec

We’re honored to share that AYRW is the 2025 recipient of the Ruthe Jackson Education and Outreach Award from @keeptxbeautiful 🌱

This award recognizes organizations that go above and beyond in environmental education and outreach and celebrates the leadership of local organizations in beautifying communities and creating cleaner, greener campuses, parks, and neighborhoods. We couldn’t have done it without our incredible community of partners. Huge thanks to @batconservationinternational, Watershed Protection, @texasparkswildlife, @zilkerparkboats, @lowercoloradoriverauthority, @shoalcreekconservancy, and @ecologyactionatx for being a part of this journey with us! 💙

We were proud to accept the award alongside two of our amazing AEL interns, Ja’Lexis and Estrella—who represent the future of environmental leadership!

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #centraltexas #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #creek #river

Join us on May 17th from 10AM–2PM to learn more

Join us on May 17th from 10AM–2PM to learn more about our team, our program, and how you can support our mission to inspire youth through environmental education! Swipe for all the Open House details!!

We’ve got a stacked lineup of activities:
🧘 Outdoor yoga
🥾 A guided hike
🎟️ Raffles with items from Patagonia
🎲 Games
🍽️ Food from @sophieskitchenatx
🥤 Drinks from @stceciliasodaco

RSVP at the link in bio and come kick it with us!

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #centraltexas #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #creek #river

🚨Summer Program Update! Due to a high volume of

🚨Summer Program Update!
Due to a high volume of applicants, the 2025 AYRW Summer Program is now CLOSED.

Huge thank you to everyone who applied—we’re excited for what’s ahead! Stay tuned for future opportunities and programs coming up later this year.

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #centraltexas #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #creek #river

Come hang with us at the AYRW Open House on May 17

Come hang with us at the AYRW Open House on May 17th! 💚 Learn more about our team, what River Watchers do, and how you can support youth environmental education.

We’ll have activities like outdoor yoga, hikes, a water quality demo, raffles, and more. Bring your friends, fam, or just your curiosity—we’ll be out at our EcoHouse from 10 AM to 2 PM!

Head to the link in bio to RSVP and get all the extra details.

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #centraltexas #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #creek #river

Over the past two weeks, River Watchers have been

Over the past two weeks, River Watchers have been teaming up with Ecology Action at Roy G. Guerrero Park for some much-needed restorative work 🌱 From watering trees to planting native grasses in the rain garden, they’ve been putting in the work to care for this green space and help it thrive! @ecologyactionatx

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #centraltexas #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #creek #river #nativeplants #restoration #trees

Last Thursday, we celebrated the River Watch Class

Last Thursday, we celebrated the River Watch Class of 2025 at our annual senior dinner! 🎓

We ate very well thanks to @threechickssoulfood, shared some unforgettable memories, and sent each senior home with a certificate and a cord to rep RW at graduation.

We’re beyond proud of each of our seniors and can’t wait to see what they do next. The future is lookin’ bright! 🩵 🤩

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure

📅 Summer plans? We got you.
Cohort 1: June 10–28
Cohort 2: July 8–24

Incoming freshmen and just-graduated seniors — y’all are still eligible to apply!

Spend 3 weeks with Austin Youth River Watch this summer exploring nature, testing water, restoring ecosystems, and building community — and yeah, you get paid for it! 🤑

What’s included?
🌊 Water quality testing
🌿 Ecological restoration
🚐 Free transportation & food
💸 Stipends for participating
🌴 Outdoor adventures + a Gulf Coast trip

We meet 3 days/week, 7:30AM–3:30PM — so you still have time for summer vibes after ☀️

🔗 Apply now at the link in our bio.

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #summer #summer2025

River Watchers spent the day climbing high at the

River Watchers spent the day climbing high at the Gus Fruh wall on the Barton Creek Greenbelt with our friends at Explore Austin 🧗‍♂️🧗‍♀️ Huge thanks to them for such an amazing experience—we had River Watchers scaling that wall like they were meant to be up there. Natural-born climbers? We think yes. @explore_austin

#riverwatch #austin #texas #atx #education #nonprofit #nature #environment #fun #adventure #rockclimbing

Teachers, we’ve got your next great field trip c

Teachers, we’ve got your next great field trip covered! Our Field Trip & Presentations Program gets youth outdoors and into the action—collecting data, building curiosity, and loving their local environment. 🌎🌊🌿

Programs We Offer:
✅ Hands on Water Quality Testing
✅ Interactive Watershed Education
✅ Field Based Environmental Stewardship

Pricing:
✅ FREE for Title I Schools!
✅ $15 per student for non-Title I school

📩 Reserve your trip now! Visit the link in our bio for more information!

#RiverWatch #FieldTripFun #OutdoorLearning #EnvironmentalEducation #YouthInNature #ExploreAustin #ScienceInTheField #TEKSAligned #GetOutside #HandsOnLearning #AustinYouth

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