WaterShed Stewards

The Cynipid Fund proudly supports the Anne Arundel (Maryland) Watershed Stewards Academy. Here's a note from the Academy leadership about a recent grant's impact. The picture is from the Academy's February 2026 Spring into Action Conference.

The Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA) sincerely appreciates the generous support of the Cynipid Fund for our programming. WSA equips and empowers community leaders to take meaningful action to protect clean water. At our recent and largest 15th annual Spring Into Action Conference, more than 330 residents, restoration professionals, government officials, and environmental advocates gathered to learn, connect, and be inspired to care for our shared watershed. Thanks to Cynipid’s funding, we reduced financial barriers for participants who might not otherwise have attended, helping us welcome a more diverse audience and expand access to valuable networking opportunities.