Water Teachers Initiative Partners

The Water Teachers Initiative is a not-for-profit program of Freshwaters Illustrated, and relies on support from donations, grants, and cooperating partners. Explore our list of key partners, and the role they play in freshwater science and conservation.

Contact us to learn how your group or organization can help support The Water Teachers Initiative!

  • The Oregon State University Department of Fish, Wildlife, & Conservation Sciences has one of the nation’s strongest research and training programs in freshwater biology, ecology, and conservation.

    OSU FWCS researchers and graduates can be seen in our films Judy’s Creek, PLACE, and UPRIVER.

    Learn more about the Department here.

  • The US Fish and Wildlife Service works with partners to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

    Examples of USFWS conservation work can be seen in our films Hidden Rivers, Clackamas Complete, Back from the Brink, Protecting the Oregon Spotted Frog in the Deschutes River Basin, and UPRIVER

    Learn more about the US Fish and Wildlife Service here.

  • The USDA Forest Service manages public forests and grasslands throughout the United States, with over a century of conservation and restoration of watershed, fish and wildlife, and water quality values.

    Examples of films featuring Forest Service lands and conservation include The Last Dragons, Bringing Back the Brooks, A Deeper Creek, Shrimp, Inc., Protected, Water from the Mountain. and UPRIVER.

    Learn more about the US Forest Service's ongoing management and conservation efforts here.

  • The Tennessee Valley Authority manages the Tennessee River watershed for economic and environmental benefits of the region.

    Examples of Tennessee Valley supported conservation can be seen in Hidden Rivers of Southern Appalachia, Sentinals, and Shade Your Stream.

    Learn more the Tennessee Valley Authority’s commitment to clean water and environmental stewardship here.

  • The World Salmon Council supported the production of the Salmon Watch virtual field film series to help bring the wonders of Pacific salmon and their habitats to a larger audience.

    Learn more about WSC’s mission to provide accessible, experiential education about Pacific wild salmon and their ecosystem to connect students and adults with nature and to ignite and empower community engagement here.

  • Conservation Legacy has supported the Water Teachers Initiative since 2022 through Stewards VISTA Service Members who work to broaden the reach of the program, with emphasis on rural communities.

    Learn more about Conservation Legacy here.

Become a Water Teachers Initiative Partner or Sponsor

We invite you to join us in supporting the Water Teachers Initiative, to help bring the wonders of freshwater biodiversity, science, and conservation directly into K-12 classrooms. By partnering with us, you can help provide free, impactful resources to educators nationwide, fostering environmental literacy and inspiring the next generation to appreciate and protect freshwater ecosystems. Your support will ensure that students everywhere gain access to immersive films, hands-on activities, and valuable insights about our planet’s precious freshwater habitats. Together, let’s make a lasting impact on water education.