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Austin Youth River Watch
P.O. Box 40351 Austin, TX 78704
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Pool day at Mabel Davis with our River Watchers! ☀️🩵 #riverwatchers #swim #outside #texas #atx #austin #nonprofit #fun #nature #summer #summervibes

The only reason they laugh at my jokes is because

The only reason they laugh at my jokes is because they’re getting paid… #riverwatchers #environment #atx #nonprofit #environment #nature #highschool #summer #genz #genalpha

Calling all River Watch alumni! 📣 We are happy

Calling all River Watch alumni! 📣 We are happy to announce that this year's Alumni Bash will be on August 15th from 6pm to 9pm! River Watchers Class of 2024 and earlier are invited to join us for an evening of fun at the eco-house! If you are interested in attending, please, reach out to us so that we can add you to our new Alumni GroupMe (which will have the latest updates and opportunities!) - the RSVP form for the Alumni Bash will be sent out soon!

Feel free to share with other River Watchers!

Week 2 of our summer program with our River Watche

Week 2 of our summer program with our River Watchers has been incredible! This week, we partnered with the @shoalcreekconservancy to clean up trash and remove invasive plants, tackling ragweed and elephant ear. 🌱 Afterward, we had a fun water balloon fight at the eco house!!

We teamed up with @zilkerparkboats for a kayak trash cleanup on Barton Creek the next day. 🚣‍♂️ Finally, we went to Buttermilk Creek and collected over 210 lbs of trash! 🗑️

This week's adventure was swimming and cliff jumping at Blue Hole in Georgetown! We've been having a blast this summer and are excited to finish Cohort 1 this week! ☀️

#Riverwatchers #ecoeducation #nature #austin #education #environment #nonprofit #adventure

Want to make an even bigger impact? Sign up for th

Want to make an even bigger impact? Sign up for the Reliant EcoShare (SM) program! In partnership with EarthShare Texas since 2011, you’ll be supporting more than 30 environmental organizations in Texas and offsetting your carbon emissions so Texas summers can stay as beautiful as ever.

What an incredible night we had at the Fresh & Sal

What an incredible night we had at the Fresh & Salty: A Gulf Coast Trip Fundraiser on June 13th! 🌊🎉 A huge thanks to everyone who came out to support our River Watchers and everyone who participated by bidding and/or donating in-person and online! You all made it so much fun, and we appreciate all of your support!

Also, a huge thank you to all the companies big and small that made our event and silent auction possible: @patagoniaaustin @cabobobsaustin @blowcomotion @austinbeerworks @maineroot @stceciliasodaco , @franklinbbq @meanwhilebeer @antonellischeese @paintingwithatwist @letsroam @cruxcc @bluestarlitedrivein @bookpeople @messina_hof @texastipsytours @tawathreads @innerspacecavern @blantonmuseum @cyclebarwest5th @sixflagsfiestatexas @donationmatch @visitcrayolaplano @maverick_horseback_riding @laketraviszipline @reach_internationaloutfitters !

And last, but definitely not least, a special thank you to our two wonderful recent River Watch graduates, Ja'Lexis and Estrella, who shared their experiences at the event!

Though we didn't hit our fundraising goal, there's still time to contribute! Click on the link below to donate and help River Watchers reach the Gulf Coast!

We’re river watchers of course we…. SUMMER EDI

We’re river watchers of course we…. SUMMER EDITION ☀️☀️☀️

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#education #nature #atx #512 #austin #outside #earth

Week 1 of the summer program has been amazing! 🌿 We started at CER, checking nests for Purple Martin babies; some students even got to hold them! 🐦💜 Then, we headed to Blair Woods for trail management, tackling invasive plants like sticky weed and hedge parsley. 🛠️

Adventure Friday took us caving at Grassy Cove Cave, where we spotted a Western Slimy Salamander and some incredible stalactites! This week has been incredible with our awesome River Watchers. We can’t wait for the adventures ahead! 🩵

#austin #education #environment #nonprofit #adventure

Last round of 2024 senior highlights! Help us cong

Last round of 2024 senior highlights! Help us congratulate these River Watch graduates on their accomplishments!🎉

BREAKING NEWS: The Green Workforce Collaborative h

BREAKING NEWS: The Green Workforce Collaborative has been awarded $2.1M through the Climate-Ready Workforce (CRW) for Coastal and Great Lakes States, Tribes, and Territories Initiative!

As a keystone organization of the Green Workforce Collaborative, Austin Youth River Watch will be receiving funds as a subgrantee to grow our programs and expand our impact. We are honored to be a part of this groundbreaking initiative.

The goal of the Green Workforce Collaborative is to create a sustainable, high-impact model for inclusive recruitment, skill-building, job training and certification, mentorship and community engagement among partners. The Collaborative will empower approximately 570 Texans from low-income and marginalized communities to pursue in-demand, living-wage green careers in various fields, including conservation, renewable energy and resilience, urban agriculture, green infrastructure, water management and more.

The CRW program supports communities across the U.S. by developing a skilled workforce capable of addressing climate challenges. Awardees are at the forefront of innovation, implementing cutting-edge strategies to enhance workforce readiness and climate resilience. These projects represent NOAA’s continued efforts to support workforce development across the United States and the commitment of the Biden-Harris administration to growing America’s economy through the Inflation Reduction Act.

Follow @GreenWorkforceCollab and stay tuned!

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More 2024 senior highlights incoming! Help us cong

More 2024 senior highlights incoming! Help us congratulate these River Watch graduates on their accomplishments!

A few weeks ago, we held a dinner for the 24 River

A few weeks ago, we held a dinner for the 24 River Watchers graduating this year to honor and celebrate their accomplishments. Each student received an honor cord and a certificate, and they shared with the audience what they learned in AYRW and their favorite AYRW memories.

**Swipe to check out 8 of our 24 graduates! More highlights coming soon so stay tuned to congratulate these amazing students on this great achievement!

Of these 24 River Watchers, 14 spent at least 2 years of their high school career with us! Collectively, this 2024 River Watcher Graduating class completed 626 hours with Austin Youth River Watch serving our community by:
• Monitoring our waterways and collecting the data to keep us safe,
• Restoring and improving local riparian ecosystems,
• Building community with each other and throughout Austin,
• And learning to be excellent stewards of our environment.

Congratulations 2024 Graduates! We are so very proud of each and every one of you and are excited to see everything you will accomplish in the future!

Our online silent auction is officially open for b

Our online silent auction is officially open for bidding! We have 20 different exciting items and bundles to bid on. This is your chance to support our cause even if you can't make it to the event in person. The auction will remain open through our upcoming event and will close on Thursday, June 13th, at 8:15 PM. Start bidding using the link in our bio.

Happy Pride Month with Austin Youth River Watch! A

Happy Pride Month with Austin Youth River Watch! At AYRW, Pride is every day. We are committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces for all our students where they can thrive and express themselves fully. Join us in honoring the diversity and strength of our community, and let's continue to support and uplift each other every day of the year. 🏳️‍🌈 🩵

Exciting news! Our students are now using our bran

🎺 Exciting News! 🎷 Join us on June 13th at 6

🎺 Exciting News! 🎷 Join us on June 13th at 6 PM at Patagonia Austin for Fresh & Salty: A Gulf Coast Trip Fundraiser and enjoy live music from @blowcomotion Marching Band! 🌊 This FREE event features a silent auction, raffle, food and drinks. Your support helps fund our Gulf Coast educational journey! Ticket link in bio.

Join us at "Fresh & Salty: A Gulf Coast Trip Fundr

Join us at "Fresh & Salty: A Gulf Coast Trip Fundraiser," a free event hosted by Austin Youth River Watch at Patagonia Austin! The event features an exciting silent auction, a raffle with prizes from Patagonia, live music, yummy food, and drinks from Austin Beerworks. Your support funds our educational journey to the Gulf Coast this summer! Link in bio for free tickets!

🌟 A huge shoutout to our amazing volunteers who

🌟 A huge shoutout to our amazing volunteers who dedicated their time to make our community cleaner and greener! 💚 Last weekend's @keepaustinbeautiful Day Clean Up was a huge success, with 825 lbs of trash collected thanks to your hard work and dedication. 🌍 Your efforts truly make a difference, and we're incredibly grateful for your commitment to keeping our city pristine!! 🌱

Transform Buttermilk Creek with Us on April 20th!

Transform Buttermilk Creek with Us on April 20th!

Join our community effort for @keepaustinbeautiful Day! 🌿 Let's come together on April 20th from 9-11 am to make a positive impact by cleaning up trash from our beloved Buttermilk Creek.

Register at the link in our bio! We hope to see you there 🚮

From campfire games to multiple fishing attempts,

From campfire games to multiple fishing attempts, our spring break eco-adventure with our 14 high schoolers in Arkansas was unforgettable!! ⛰️🏕️

Despite not catching anything, the memories we made throughout our trip are priceless. S’mores under the stars and good company made it all worth it! 💖🌌

#nature #springbreak #camping #youth #adventure #hike #fishing

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