SEEDS and Service Learning

The Freshwater Heritage of Blacksburg

SEEDS engages students in studies that address local environmental issues, cultural issues, and sustainable development. VT Chapter of SEEDS students, the Service Learning Center at Virginia Tech and other area schools are encouraged to explore the roots of our community which are firmly planted around our freshwater resources.

In the New River Valley, SEEDS is part of a community planning and awareness effort surrounding the study of freshwater resources. SEEDS partners with the Virginia Water Center at VT, the VT Science Outreach Program , and the Town of Blacksburg to improve public awareness on the value of our freshwater recources.

Download a Powerpoint presenation describing some of our work so far. Click here.

GET YOUR WORK FUNDED! Community Foundation of the New River Valley provides fellowships for students to conduct community -based studies related to the types of projects described here and for other studies as well. Please contact them for more information.