Innovations Earthwatch Challenge

Innovations and Earthwatch are teaming up to reward architects and designers who have demonstrated a commitment to sustainable design by creating the "Innovations Earthwatch Challenge." 

Winners of this fellowship will be offered the opportunity to participate on one of pre-selected Earthwatch expeditions. As Earthwatch Challenge fellows, these fellows will make a meaningful contribution to scientific research and will receive a powerful opportunity to find inspiration in the natural world.

Earthwatch Challenge fellows have the choice of one of the following expeditions (subject to availability). Select a Project Title to learn more about the expedition, research and team length and dates. 

	Project Title
	Coastal Ecology of the Bahamas Help save the beaches and reefs of the Bahamas
	Mexican Megafauna Unearth the fossil histories of animals to discover the effects of global change on evolution
	Hunting for Caterpillars in the Chiricahuas Explore the fascinating world of caterpillars in Arizona's Chiricahua mountains
	Restoring America's Heritage Discovering the historic garden landscape of U.S. President James Madison's estate to learn about the founding fathers' approach to nature.
	Sustainable Southern Belize Help scientists and local community groups collect information on the ecology and health of the different ecosystems to help preserve and protect southern Belize.
	Seabirds of Prince William Sound Documenting the breeding activity of black-legged kittiwakes, murrelets, and other seabirds to protect Alaska's wild heritage.
	Dolphins and Whales of Abaco Island Explore the deep channels and shallow shoals of Bahamian islands to track and observe whales and dolphins.
	Sharks and Rays of Monterey Help seven species of sharks and rays recover from the devastating shark hunts of the mid 1900s.

As any past Earthwatch volunteer will tell you, the work can be physically challenging, but the experience is immensely rewarding.

The Earthwatch Challenge fellowship includes the cost of participating in the expedition and airfare expenses for transportation to the expedition site.  Fellows are responsible for nominal incidental costs associated with your participation.  These incidentals may include, but are not limited to: passports, visas, physician visits, inoculations, clothing, equipment, and meals and accommodations outside the expedition dates. 

In addition to participating fully in the expedition, Earthwatch Challenge fellows are responsible for bringing the experience back to their workplaces and communities by making a presentation to colleagues, completing an evaluation of the fellowship, and reflecting on the experience in a letter to Innovations.

For additional questions, please contact Anna Janovicz at 800-776-0188 x207 or ajanovicz@earthwatch.org