Coastal Watershed Council - San Lorenzo River

Nature of Research/Program Description: 

The Coastal Watershed Council's (CWC) San Lorenzo River programs occur throughout the year and include research opportunities in water quality monitoring, habitat restoration, youth empowerment and community engagement. 

By re-building multi-generational, personal connections to the San Lorenzo River, CWC is shifting the way people interact with this critical natural resource in their daily lives. By engaging the broader community, CWC achieves environmental goals while equipping the Santa Cruz community with the knowledge, tools and experience to tackle other challenging problems. That community capacity building serves Santa Cruz far beyond the water quality and natural environment benefits. The result is not just a cleaner, healthier San Lorenzo River, but a thriving community where neighbors and families feel safe and welcome in nature and empowered to make a difference for their communities. Contact the Coastal Watershed Council to learn more.

Keywords: water; water quality; water quality monitoring; habitat; habitat restoration; community; youth; education; volunteer; community; watersheds; stewardship

Contact: Laurie Egan

Location: 
Off-campus
Location Details: 
Santa Cruz County
Targeted Students: 
Students looking to learn more about the intersections between environmental and community studies would be a great fit at the Coastal Watershed Council (CWC). CWC offers internships for course credit, volunteer opportunities and, occasionally, paid fellowships.
Compensation: 
Academic Credit
Volunteer
Details: 
Some students can arrange credit through their schools.
Application Deadline: 
No deadline, programs ongoing
Contact: 
Laurie Egan
Contact Title: 
CWC Programs Director
Contact Email: 
legan@coastal-watershed.org
Major(s): 
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Ecology and Evolution
Education and Teaching
Environmental Studies
Field and Exchange
Film and Digital Media
History
Marine Biology
Plant Sciences
Sociology