Apr 7, 2026 | Community, Featured Articles, Watershed Rangers
Did you know that most of the litter washing up on our beaches comes from local sources, like rivers and streams? If you’re a Santa Cruz County resident, you can join us to take action on this issue during the Pitch In All-County Cleanup Day on Saturday, May... 
Oct 17, 2025 | Creature Feature, Featured Articles, News, Videos
Our San Lorenzo River is incredible – and a particularly special way to experience it is by putting on a mask and snorkel and diving in. Not only is the river a critically important drinking water resource for local residents, it’s also home to many special plants and... 
Aug 18, 2025 | CWC Staff, Featured Articles, Watershed Rangers
In September of this year, Education Coordinator Sam Adelson will celebrate the start of his eighth year at the Coastal Watershed Council! Sam has been an incredible asset to the organization and especially CWC’s Watershed Rangers education program. As a watershed... 
Jun 9, 2025 | Featured Articles
On Wednesday, April 30th, as the 42nd annual Salmonid Restoration Federation Conference (SRF) gained momentum in Santa Cruz, CWC staff joined local scientists, non-profits, agency representatives, and conferencegoers from across California atop San Lorenzo Point for... 
Mar 6, 2025 | Featured Articles, Watershed Rangers
The Coastal Watershed Council’s Watershed Rangers program brings environmental education to students across Santa Cruz County, from the Davenport coast to the Pajaro Valley. In this 2024/25 school year, CWC will serve its 25,000th student! As any past or present...