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... 
May 6, 2026 | Featured Articles, News, River Art, Videos
Members of Santa Cruz’s Chinese American community share their stories and connections to the San Lorenzo River in the Coastal Watershed Council’s new video, The Story of the Dragon Gate, produced in partnership with Inspira Studios. CWC led the effort to name... 
Sep 30, 2025 | Featured Articles, News, River Art
The natural treasures of the San Lorenzo River are now on display in downtown Santa Cruz in a big way. Soaring portraits of special river species like the Western pond turtle and California tule feature in the 55-foot-tall mural “Echoes of a Wetland” recently... 
Nov 12, 2024 | Featured Articles, News, River Art
Contributing Author Saara Ranabhat, Graduate Student, San José State University In coastal cities like Santa Cruz, climate adaptation isn’t just about high-level policies or scientific models, it’s about effective communication that reaches diverse communities. As a... 
Nov 7, 2024 | Featured Articles, News, River Art
Storm drains that collect and transport rain runoff directly connect Santa Cruz neighborhoods like the Beach Flats to the San Lorenzo River and ocean. To help visualize this connection and encourage people to keep these drains free of trash and pollution, CWC worked...