Initiatives

Initiatives

Conservation

Conservation focuses on rebuilding degraded landscapes, supporting biodiversity in land and wildlife, and protecting vital water systems animals and humans depend on. By combining research, accountability, and hands-on restoration projects, Econautics empowers communities to take meaningful action in preserving our shared environment for future generations.

Sustainability

Each day individuals and communities make decisions that can effect sustainability. Every small change contributes to a larger impact, and Econautics is here to educate and lead, every step of the way. Whether a business, government entity, community group, or an individual, join us to explore and practical, impactful sustainability solutions that change our community and future.

Urban Agriculture

Our urban farming initiative creates an “educational corridor” within urban green spaces, featuring interactive living laboratories for visitors to learn growth techniques that can be used in their own backyards and gardens. Our sites provide local communities with fresh, nutritious produce and provide education in permaculture and agronomy sciences for all ages.

Outdoor Education

Being outdoors helps children build confidence, encourages teamwork, and strengthens the connection with the natural world. Through partnerships with local schools we give educators a safe place to bring their students, allowing for hands-on learning with our other initiatives, but also for educators to expand how they teach a generation used to being indoors.

Ag-Technology

Leveraging cutting-edge technologies that allow conservation and agricultural sciences to thrive while lessening the impact on our planet. We explore how various renewable energies can be implemented to further our initiatives, exponentially increase harvests, and impact the environment. From drones to AI, each technology allows us to make urban agriculture even better.

Dean Waterman, MBA

Executive Director

Dean earned his Masters in Business Administration from Trinity Theological where he emphasized nonprofit management. He has a Certificate in Strategic Leadership from the Jack Welch Management Institute. Dean brings his networking insight, management education and skill for strategic development to the role of Executive Director. He leads our fundraising initiatives and implements programs on-site at the Woodhaven urban agriculture hub. Dean grew up on a small farm and has a deep appreciation for the natural world and creating positive impacts on youth and students of all ages. Dean and his wife have a love of the outdoors, and believe in being stewards of the land others graciously protected in generations past.