Environmental knowledge should lead to environmental action.
AWS Environmental is a nonprofit that combines environmental science, engineering, monitoring, education, and practical services to address real-world challenges in air, water, soil, and waste.
Our mission in action
Our professional work with industry, local governments, technology developers, and other organizations complements our nonprofit mission. It gives us the chance to put environmental expertise into practice while helping support environmental monitoring, education, demonstration projects, and community-focused initiatives.
Mission statement
Our mission is to protect and restore clean air, water, and soil in rural communities through science-based solutions and innovative technology.
How we pursue it
Through hands-on STEM education and real-world environmental monitoring, we build community capacity by providing education, workforce training, and accessible environmental data.
Science-based solutions
Protecting and restoring clean air, water, and soil in rural communities with sound science and innovative technology.
Hands-on education
STEM education, workforce training, and real-world environmental monitoring that build community capacity and the next generation of environmental engineers and scientists.
Accessible data
A statewide network of environmental monitoring sites in elementary schools and public parks, supporting data-driven decisions, stewardship, and community resilience.
Our vision
We envision a future where every rural community has the knowledge, tools, and data needed to safeguard environmental health, and where students from all backgrounds are prepared to lead solutions that ensure clean air, water, and soil for generations to come.
Core values
Science & data integrity
We ground our work in rigorous science, transparent data, and evidence-based practices so environmental insights are credible and actionable.
Environmental equity
We prioritize rural communities, advancing equitable access to clean environments, STEM education, and environmental data.
Education & workforce development
We build pathways into environmental science and engineering through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world experience.
Community partnership
We work with schools, local governments, and community organizations to create solutions that reflect local needs and knowledge.
Innovation & technology
We use emerging technologies to expand environmental monitoring, learning opportunities, and scalable impact.
Stewardship & sustainability
We promote long-term stewardship by connecting education, data, and community action.
Help us put knowledge into action
Support our programs, partner with us, or bring us an environmental challenge. Every conversation moves the mission forward.