Strategic Plan 2026–2029
Charting the Course
Our plan for the next four years is about building a strong foundation first, then growing carefully, so that everything we start, we can sustain.
Our founding declaration
Where the River Meets the Sound, we believe education becomes stewardship, stewardship strengthens community, and community creates lasting change.
Five priorities
What we will focus on
Educational Excellence
Engaging, scientifically grounded, inquiry-based programs.
Community Engagement & Partnerships
Working with schools, families, non-profits, businesses and government.
Environmental Stewardship
Volunteering, citizen science and conservation.
Organizational Sustainability
Strong governance, finances, leadership and operations.
Growth & Innovation
Deliberate growth, matched to capacity: building before expanding.
Implementation
Four years, step by step
- 2026Establish the Foundation
- 2027Strengthen the Network
- 2028Expand Regional Impact
- 2029Evaluate & Prepare
Long term
Signature initiatives
Ideas we intend to grow into over time, as our capacity and partnerships allow.
- Watershed Explorations
- River to Sound Expeditions
- Citizen Science Network
- Stewardship in Action
- Maritime Heritage Experiences
- Family Discovery Series
- Educator Learning Network
- Seasonal Institutes
Message pillars
What connects it all
- Connecting people to place
- Connecting science to stewardship
- Connecting education to action
- Connecting communities
Progress so far
- Launch the River2Sound website (done)
- Launch the Year One program portfolio (September 2026 – August 2027) (in progress)
- Grow our volunteer and partner network (in progress)
Help us chart the course
Partners, sponsors and donors make every part of this plan possible.