EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassadors represent EarthEcho International by collaborating with fellow Ambassadors to monitor local waterways and engage communities in taking action to protect water resources. As an EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassador you will:


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  • Participate in a virtual training with fellow Ambassadors and EarthEcho staff at the beginning of the term on Tuesday, August 18 , 2026 in the afternoon/evening.  
  • Participate in monthly virtual training opportunities to gain skills in water science/conservation, project planning, and community engagement while connecting with and learning from your fellow Ambassadors.
  • Personally testing the water quality of a local body of water, once a month.
  • Upload all water quality data to www.monitorwater.org.
  • Create at least one blog or piece of digital/social media content highlighting your water improvement activities, a water quality issue, or a solution.
  • Share photos and content from monitoring activities via e-mail on a regular basis.

Water Challenge Ambassadors will participate in the following water improvement activities to protect their local waterway or surrounding community:

  • Test the water quality of a local body of water for the first time, to celebrate World Water Monitoring Day (September 18)
  • Participate in a stormwater stewardship activity to celebrate the Anniversary of the Clean Water Act (October 18)
  • Practice speaking about water science and conservation
  • Lead a water protection event to celebrate World Water Day (March 22)

NOTE: Project planning and water science training, direct support, and EarthEcho Water Challenge test kits are provided by EarthEcho International.

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EarthEcho is committed to implementing 100 youth-led water improvement activities annually with support from our Water Challenge Ambassadors. Water improvement projects should focus on:

  • Conservation and Habitat Restoration
  • Community Engagement and Advocacy
  • Other improvement projects that creates lasting change