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PLEASE NOTE FOR THE OCTOBER 4 WATER COMMISSION MEETING: Facebook is experiencing technical difficulties and Facebook Live may not be available to view tonight's meeting. Please use Zoom as an alternative.

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State of the San Lorenzo River Symposium

  

 

State Assemblymember Gail Pellerin and local experts will discuss the intersection of Federal, State and local environmental protection policies in relation to our fisheries, forests, and water resources.

Topics Include:

  • State of California environmental protection policies
  • Cultural history of the San Lorenzo River Watershed
  • Anadromous salmonid habitat conservation planning
  • San Lorenzo River barriers
  • Branciforte Creek flood control channel fish passage
  • San Lorenzo River flood ecology
  • Western Pond Turtle recovery

We'll also have exciting guests tabling at the event:

  • Fire Safe Council Santa Cruz County
  • International Dark Skies Association: Santa Cruz
  • Homeless Garden Project
  • Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency

Doors open at 8:30AM and there will be a tour of the Fall Creek Fish Ladder after the event (1:30-2PM). Attendees are encouraged to walk to the Fall Creek Fish Ladder tour from Felton Community Hall (~0.5 mile). A shuttle will be provided for anyone needing transportation to the tour.

EVENT PARKING: Please do not park in front of the businesses on Highway 9 or in the parking lot in front of Verutti's Liquors. The parking lot across Kirby Street is for the pizza parlor's patrons. Cars parked in these lots by people attending functions at the Hall may be towed. Please use street parking on Kirby and Gushee Streets.

This event is FREE to the public and light refreshments will be provided. Visit the event website for more information.

The event is hosted by the City of Santa Cruz Water Department, County of Santa Cruz, Coastal Watershed Council, Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, and San Lorenzo Valley Water District. The symposium features a series of short presentations from local experts on the science, history, and policies related to the San Lorenzo River Watershed.

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