>>STUDENT: Healthy watersheds are about clean water. But they’re also about striking a
balance with plants, fish, wildlife, and people. It’s a balance that’s getting more challenging
to maintain. But it’s more important than ever.
When you think about it, we all live downstream. That’s why I’m getting my degree in the
Watershed Science Technician program from Lane Community College.
>>ANNC: If you care about the environment and about preserving our water resources,
Lane’s Watershed Science Technician program is for you.
Our graduates find jobs with government and private employers, with conservation agencies
and utilities, and even start their own businesses. They survey and assess watersheds, then develop
strategies and solutions to maintain and restore healthy water resources.
There’s a big emphasis on field skills in the program and you’re in the perfect place
to do it.
Lane’s main campus stretches from the ridgeline to the wetlands. It’s an ideal setting for
learning about water quality and restoration, vegetation management, fish and wildlife protection,
erosion prevention, and pollution control.
Students have the opportunity to take classes in our other Environmental Science areas such
as our Water Conservation Technician program. So it’s no wonder Lane is known as “The
Water College”.
>>STUDENT: If you’re interested in water, this is the place to be. The courses provide
a solid base for four-year transfer degrees. And the emphasis on collecting and analyzing
data in the field gives you a real edge with employers. There’s great career potential.
>>ANNC: Get your feet wet in the Watershed Science Technician program at Lane Community
College. Start your career here.