Coastal Watershed Council Goes Back to School!

Oct 6, 2021 | Featured Articles, News, Watershed Rangers

When opening one of the Coastal Watershed Council’s (CWC) grade-specific science journals, you’ll see captioned photos describing a Watershed Ranger as someone who studies, protects, and teaches people about nature.  If you live in Santa Cruz County it’s likely that...

Activity: Let’s Stop Erosion Design Challenge

Jul 10, 2020 | Activity

Activity Overview Grades: 3rd-5thTime: 30 minutes to one hourAdult support needed? Self-guided student activity, will need help finding materials and a good spot to do the activity.  Ready for a challenge? Let’s stop stream bank erosion. Erosion is the movement...

Activity: Neighborhood Trash Study

Jun 23, 2020 | Activity

Activity Overview Ready to be a scientist? This is your chance to contribute to community science and help collect important data about neighborhood trash levels! You will explore your neighborhood streets and document how much trash you see, learning about the...

Activity: Neighborhood Pollution Prevention

Jun 17, 2020 | Activity

Activity Overview Grade: 4th-6thTime: 20 minutes to one hourAdult support needed? Self-guided student activity, however will need permission and/or supervision to go outside Get out and explore your neighborhood to learn about stormwater runoff and water pollution....

San Lorenzo River Action Projects Guide

Jun 4, 2020 | Activity, Featured Articles, Habitat Enhancement

Action Projects Guide Overview There are several ways we can all help protect our San Lorenzo River, the main source of drinking water for local residents and habitat for hundreds of incredible plant and animal species. This San Lorenzo River Action Projects Guide...