Sep 9, 2026 | Featured Articles, News, River Art, Videos
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.... 
Sep 7, 2026 | CWC Staff, Featured Articles, News
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... 
Sep 1, 2026 | Featured Articles, News, Supporter Spotlight
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... 
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...