Aug 10, 2026 | Featured Articles, News, Supporter Spotlight
CWC is pleased to welcome Dan Ackerstein to our Board of Directors! Dan brings 20 years of experience as an environmental sustainability consultant, including work on habitat restoration and water stewardship. His fascination with the environment and water began as a... 
Jul 17, 2026 | Featured Articles, Habitat Enhancement, News
People experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz are again receiving weekly hands-on training in river habitat restoration techniques thanks to the recent relaunch of the River Stewards program, a unique partnership between the Coastal Watershed Council and People First... 
Jul 5, 2026 | CWC Staff, Featured Articles, News
CWC is thrilled to welcome Patrick to our team as CWC’s new River Ecologist! In this role, Patrick will steward the San Lorenzo River through community-driven ecological restoration. He works alongside and inspires volunteers of all backgrounds from throughout... 
Jul 2, 2026 | Featured Articles, News, River Art
If you visit the exercise area on the Santa Cruz Riverwalk near Gateway Plaza, you’ll notice something new. Ten brightly colored banners now showcase San Lorenzo River wildlife drawn by Santa Cruz youth. This project came to life under the guidance of Linda Cover, a... 
Jul 1, 2026 | Featured Articles, News, River Art
Steelhead trout are now a major fixture in the skyline of downtown Santa Cruz. The life cycle of this iconic river species is the focus of a 55-foot-tall mural called “Watershed: A Living Cycle” installed in January 2026 at the RiverRow apartments on Front...