The mission of the Coastal Watershed Council is to preserve and protect coastal watersheds through community stewardship, education and monitoring.
CWC is reimagining Santa Cruz’s relationship with the San Lorenzo River as new businesses are opening their doors onto the Riverwalk, and our community re-embraces this vital but overlooked resource — our primary source of drinking water, a diverse wildlife habitat, and an oasis of nature downtown.
For 30 years, CWC has led community stewardship of local rivers through the grassroots support of “river champions.” Hundreds of volunteers improve river biodiversity and habitat annually, thousands of youth discover their watershed through education programs, and artists and storytellers spark connections to nature.
Your gift helps us all transform the river at the heart of our city.
CWC is the most effective organization working to enhance the San Lorenzo River as a critical community resource.
Cindy Rubin, Aptos
