Free Webinar Series: Protecting Your Land After A Wildfire

The San Mateo Resource Conservation District has partnered with the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County and the Natural Resources Conservation Service to host a webinar series titled “Protecting your Land After a Wildfire.”  This FREE...

Volunteers needed for First Flush

Volunteers needed for First Flush! As winter approaches, it is time again for First Flush! The First Flush event, hosted by the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS), monitors water quality at various locations within the MBNMS boundaries. The RCD is the...

“When You Have Water It’s Gold”

“When You Have Water It’s Gold” Local farmer Dave Repetto is changing the way he irrigates to ensure that his crops survive the drought and the creek stays healthy for fish!  Check out his interview about the work Dave is doing with the RCD and our partners at the...

Update: Butano Creek Flooding

November 17, 2014: Public meeting to learn the final results of the analysis to solve frequent flooding on Pescadero Road and to discuss next steps. Visit the project page for meeting information.

Drought Relief

November 4, 2014: $3.872 million awarded for drought relief for farms, fish, and people! Visit the South Coast Drought Relief project page for more information.