Creating a Thriving San Lorenzo River for All
The Coastal Watershed Council in stewarding a clean, healthy, and vibrant San Lorenzo River in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz. Join us! Donate Today!The 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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In New Video, Beach Flats Residents Share Stories about Tlaloc Storm Drain Mural
A new video produced by the Coastal Watershed Council in partnership with Inspira Studios features Latine members of the Beach Flats community sharing stories about their neighborhood, the nearby San Lorenzo River, and the Tlaloc storm drain mural in Beach Flats Park....
CWC Welcomes Sammie Aramaki as Seasonal Restoration Technician
CWC is pleased to welcome Sammie as our Seasonal Restoration Technician. Sammie supports riparian habitat restoration at the San Lorenzo River through invasive species removal, native seed installation, vegetation monitoring, and volunteer engagement. They help lead...
Amber Blakeslee Joins CWC Board of Directors
CWC is pleased to welcome our newest board member, Amber Blakeslee, who brings 20 years of experience in strategic budgeting, fiscal oversight, and collaborative decision-making to our organization. Amber is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Budget Analysis and...
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?