Program Spotlight: Mobile Baykeeper AmeriCorps Team

Host Organization: Mobile Baykeeper

AmeriCorps Program Name: Mobile Baykeeper AmeriCorps Team

Number of Members Serving: 6 AmeriCorps Members (half-time)

Counties of Service: Mobile and Baldwin Counties

Program Staff: Casi Callaway, Program Director; Nickelle Stoll, Operations Manager

AmeriCorps Program: Members will lead educational presentations and train the community to be monitors as part of the Strategic Watershed Awareness and Monitoring Program (SWAMP); recruit volunteers to build stewardship as a part of the Volunteer Environmental Stewardship Program; and conduct inspections and environmental watching activities for the Baykeeper Patrol Program for the communities in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. The members will also leverage volunteers who will be engaged in environmental stewardship activities, including community cleanups, and invasive species removals.