October 4, 2008
Capitola Water Festival
Fun, arts, and games for the whole family.
September 12, 2008
Fire Prevention in Santa Cruz County
View or download plant lists and other materials pertaining to fire prevention and management.
September 8, 2008
Fire Prevention and Awareness
Workshop on the North Coast
Monday, September
15, 2008 -
6:00-8:00PM
Cal Poly Swanton,
Pacific Ranch,
Little Creek House
September 2, 2008
Soquel Creek Habitat Restoration Day
Bring your favorite garden gloves and trowel!
August 28, 2008
New road signs identify county creeks, watersheds
Signs intended to connect passers-by with the natural world.
August 27, 2008
New Creek and Watershed Sign Project in Santa Cruz County
Watershed Awareness Campaign creates a community conversation piece.
August 7, 2008
News from the Road
Summer 2008 newsletter highlights home drainage.
June 20, 2008
Fire Prevention and Awareness in the San Lorenzo Valley
It is only the beginning of fire season and Santa Cruz County has had three major wildfires. Are you concerned about protecting your property? Are you prepared? Join us for a discussion on fire prevention techniques and practices for post fire land restoration.
June 9, 2008
Habitat Restoration Volunteer Day
In partnership with Soquel Elementary, the Resource Conservation District of
Santa Cruz County is hosting a habitat restoration volunteer day on Saturday June 28 from 9:00 am - 12:00pm.
This invasive plant removal volunteer day is part of a larger effort to restore the Soquel Creek’s riparian habitat. Come out and help improve habitat for our local steelhead trout, creek birds, amphibians, and other wildlife while learning valuable restoration and plant identification skills!
May 28, 2008
Post Summit Fire Restoration
Do's and don'ts about post fire restoration.
May 22, 2008
Living with Fire in Santa Cruz County
A guide for homeowners to fire prepare their property.
April 25, 2008
Tools for Addressing Climate Change & Local Water Resources
Hear the experts explain how climate change could affect local water supplies, and what we can do about it…
April 23, 2008
Employment opportunity for a Conservation Program Specialist now open.
March 27, 2008
Reining in the Rain Workshop on April 25
Watershed-Friendly “Low Impact Development” Site Design & Permeable Pavements for Stormwater Management. More infomation can be found on the Workshops & Events page.
March 21, 2008
Conservation leader honored at annual Ag luncheon
Rich Casale receives one of agricultures highest awards. Read the article in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
February 26, 2008
Financial and Technical Assistance Available for Erosion Control on Private Roads in Santa Cruz County
Applications deadline is April 4, 2008. See the full text for details.
April 11, 2007
Habitat Restoration Volunteer Day on Soquel Creek
Come out and get involved.
March 21, 2007
State Awards $25 Million for Monterey Bay Area Clean Water Projects
Funds Split Evenly Between Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.
February 21, 2007
New online Organic Materials Exchange offers free and low cost garden amendments
Local users and producers of reusable organic materials make the exchange.