Today marked a big milestone for the lower San Lorenzo River. With the opening of RiverRow, Santa Cruz celebrated a turning point: the integration of the river into the fabric of our downtown, instead of turning away. Before the levees were built along the lower San...
Every day, supporters like you are helping the Coastal Watershed Council create a healthier, more thriving urban riverfront here in the heart of Santa Cruz. In this video, I’m thrilled to share the impact we’ve had together in 2025, as CWC celebrates 30...
What does it mean to truly serve your community? Mike Rotkin’s lifetime of activism and service inspires us all, through his five terms as Santa Cruz mayor, a transformative decade on CWC’s board, and his leadership and action as a political organizer, union...
When Stephen Stires’s 3rd-grade class from Bradley Elementary spilled off the school bus at the San Lorenzo River in February 2025, they embarked on one of many field trips that Coastal Watershed Council environmental educators run year-round. This particular...
Summer is here, and thanks to CWC’s caring donors and community supporters, Watershed Rangers summer camp is now in full swing! In partnership with the Boys and Girls Club and Nueva Vista Community Resources, CWC recently launched summer programs for 90 kids to...
