About Us

AYRW About Us

Austin Youth River Watch is a multi-year, after-school and summer program for high school students, combining peer mentoring with intensive environmental education.

Our students collect, analyze, and publish water-quality data from Austin-area streams and rivers. They report their data to local and statewide agencies. (Click here to see our data.)

Guided by a volunteer Board of community leaders, the mission of Austin Youth River Watch is to advance personal and academic achievement through environmental monitoring, education, and adventure.

Click here to download a “1-pager” with more information about Austin Youth River Watch.

In 2011, our Board led us in the creation of a new Strategic Plan, which will guide our activities and growth over the next few years. Click this link to download a PDF of the plan: Austin Youth River Watch Strategic Plan 2012-2015

The following documents are provided to you in an effort to create transparency in our programs and operations:

Click below to download copies of our recent organizational tax returns, known as IRS Form 990, for 501(c)3 tax-exempt organizations.

2010-2011 IRS Form 990
2009-2010 IRS Form 990
2008-2009 IRS Form 990
2007-2008 IRS Form 990

Click below to download a copy of our recent financial audits, completed by an external Certified Public Accountant:

2011-2012 Financial Audit
2010-2011 Financial Audit

2009-2010 Financial Audit