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Waterman Fund fosters the spirit of wildness and strengthens the stewardship and understanding of the alpine areas of northeastern North America to conserve their ecological, cultural, and recreational value

Dear Friends of the Waterman Fund,

Allow me to take a moment to introduce myself: as of 2025, I have begun to serve the Fund as board president. I am truly humbled by this opportunity, and would probably admit to being a bit more nervous at the important work ahead, though our organization has a tight group of wonderful individuals who care deeply about our mission. I turn to them for support as we continue to foster the spirit of wildness in the high mountains and beyond.

Read Letter by board president, David Crews (PDF)

The Alpine Steward Annual Newsletter

The Alpine Steward is published in the fall of every year. Read our latest issue and if you would like to receive a hardcopy of the Alpine Steward delivered to your mailbox, please join our Friends List.

2024 Alpine Steward (PDF)

Guy Waterman Award

This award is given annually to a person or organization who has demonstrated a long term commitment to protecting the physical and spiritual qualities of the mountain wilderness of the northeast U.S.

Nominate Someone!

Waterman Fund Grants

Each year grants are awarded for projects that strengthen stewardship & understanding of alpine areas of northeastern U.S. and Canada. Grants are awarded for education and outreach, trail maintenance, as well as research.

Featured Recipients

Emerging Writers Essay Contest

Guy and Laura Waterman spent a lifetime reflecting and writing on the mountains of the Northeast. The Waterman Fund seeks to further their legacy through essays that celebrate this wilderness spirit.

Read Winning Essays

Want to Get Involved?

We are an all-volunteer organization and we want to hear from you!

Find Out Where We're Headed:

Read our Five-Year Strategic Plan

2020-2025