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.

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.