2022 NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program

California B-WET funds locally relevant, authentic experiential learning for K-12 audiences through Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs). MWEEs involve learning both outdoors and in the classroom as students engage in issue definition, outdoor field experiences, synthesis and conclusions, and action projects. The goal is to increase understanding and stewardship of the ocean, its local watersheds, and special areas like national marine sanctuaries. Projects advance the Next Generation Science Standards, the California Environmental Literacy Standards and Concepts, and the Ocean and Climate Literacy Essential Principles.

Government

• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• City or township governments
• State governments

Education

• Public and state institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• Independent school districts

Nonprofit

• Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)