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CWC's Watershed Rangers environmental education program helps youth find the power of their voice, not someday but TODAY - and they could be changed forever because of your generosity right now. Donate to CWCThe Coastal Watershed Council is transforming the lower San Lorenzo River into a community destination by inspiring people to explore, enhance and protect this critical natural resource.
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Success in Reducing Trash and Litter to Santa Cruz Waterways
Photo credit: SCVURPPP The Coastal Watershed Council works with the City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department to help eliminate trash entering the lower San Lorenzo River. CWC works with neighbors along the lower San Lorenzo River and with youth through CWC’s...
Beach Flats Families to Co-Design a New Storm Drain Mural
CWC, artist Irene Juarez O’Connell and Beach Flats Families collaborate on Santa Cruz’s next storm drain mural along the San Lorenzo River!
Estate Planning Meets River Kids
What’s the connection between your financial planning and healthy kids, water quality and river habitat?
How We Do It
People rely on and impact the San Lorenzo River every day. That’s why CWC’s programs and partnerships bring you to discover your river, learn something new and inspire you to act. CWC’s dualistic approach of healthy watersheds, thriving communities brings fun, education, recreation and innovation to Santa Cruzans every day and creates value for your community.
Improving Water Quality
Enhancing Habitat
Empowering Youth
Conducting Community Science
Increasing Access and Safety
Increasing Positive Activity
Building Community Capacity
Sustaining Flows
Your Donation Makes a Big Difference
Every dollar you give, drives action for cleaner water and healthier habitat and helps CWC reach thousands of river champions of all ages. By donating, you join a growing group of people committed to transforming the San Lorenzo River into a community destination by inspiring people to explore and protect it. It’s easy to donate online today.
You Have a Role To Play
Volunteer today and use your time, skills, energy and ideas to drive change for the San Lorenzo River and the Santa Cruz Riverwalk, the urban park that lines its banks. There’s a role for everyone – including you. How will you join the movement?