For 25 years, the Watsonville Wetlands Watch has worked diligently to preserve, restore, and foster the appreciation of the wetlands and watersheds of the Pajaro Valley. This rich and diverse habitat is one of the last large freshwater wetland complexes on the California coast, and it provides a myriad of resources to resident and migrating wildlife and to the Pajaro Valley community. Such a unique and precious environment requires careful conservation to preserve it for future generations to enjoy.

Watsonville Wetlands Watch envisions a wetland ecosystem that thrives within Watsonville and the greater Pajaro Valley, and a community which is at the center of its conservation. Their education and volunteer programs serve over 2000 students each year, making sure the next generation of leaders is equipped to take on the complex environmental challenges our community faces. Their habitat restoration programs strengthen the natural resources of our region, cleaning our waterways, improving trails and greenbelts, and laying the foundation for the return of wildlife species whose future survival depends on thoughtful actions taken today.

For more information about their work or how you can get involved, please visit www.watsonvillewetlandswatch.org