River Source
Caring for our water, forests, and land
River Source supports people advancing watershed stewardship to create significant community engagement and long-lasting impacts for intergenerational learning and ecological restoration. We provide science and policy education and the building of watershed and climate resilience in New Mexico. Our goal is to be weavers, bringing together elders, youth, and land managers to spark action for caring for our water, forests, and land and leveraging the full potential of people working together.
Participants in our programs provide feedback on the value of the experience. Based on responses to questions in the 2025 summer Watershed Academy and student surveys, we see from anonymous feedback that participants gained significant hard and soft skills. Key quotes include:
“I loved being able to connect with so many different people including my crew members and other professionals outside of River Source.”
“We were able to take care of the land for people that come after us, so this internship is a great way to do so.”
“Everything went very well during this internship. We did a lot of fun activities. I also liked my crew. We got along really well and had a lot of fun together.”
“I enjoyed working with different groups of people. It helped me learn more and gave me a good experience.”
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