Waterman Fund News

Emerging Writers Essay Contest: Submission Window Open Until March 15! Each spring, the Waterman Fund holds an essay contest for Emerging Writers. There is no submission fee; the prize money is substantial: $3000 for the first-place selection, $1000 for a runner-up. Both essays are published in Appalachia, the journal of…

Solstice greetings! Read the 2025 President’s Appeal by Waterman Fund board president, David Crews. Waterman Fund 2025 President Appeal Thank you for your continued support of the Waterman Fund.

Waterman Fund Requests Proposals for 2026 Grants East Corinth, VT – The Waterman Fund is pleased to announce that its 2026 alpine stewardship grant application deadline is December 31, 2025. The Fund invites organizations, individuals, and local, federal or state agencies to send in project proposals for trail rehabilitation, alpine…

The Waterman Fund’s Annual Dinner November 8, 2025 | Registration Open Lake Morey Resort 82 Clubhouse Road Fairlee, VT 05045 The Waterman Fund invites our partners and patrons to a plated dinner on November 8, 2025 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of our continued collective work in the stewardship and…

Meet Shane Behler and Anderson Smith— Award Recipients of the 2025 Waterman Fund Essay Contest The Waterman Fund is proud to announce the winners of our sixteenth essay contest. We welcomed nearly 70 essays of which thirteen made the final round. The committee is composed of current and former board…