City of Santa Cruz : Resources

The Water Resources Management Section is responsible for the drinking water source protection, environmental regulatory compliance, and general natural resource management work that is an important part of the delivery of clean drinking water to our customers. Along with other responsibilities, Resource Management staff provide environmental review and compliance support for the Department; conduct biological and hydrologic surveys, including drinking water source stream gaging and anadromous fishery habitat typing/population assessments; work on the Department's Habitat Conservation Plan; manage the Department's watershed lands, develop drinking water source assessments; and perform outreach and education with drinking water source watershed stakeholders.

As of the spring of 2012, Water Resources has joined with Recreation to become the Watershed Section of the City of Santa Cruz Water Department. While functions of each workgroup remain unchanged, plans for new collaboration and future projects are emerging currently. Stay tuned here for more news.

Water Resources Work Group Overview

Latest News:

The dry season is upon us after a historically dry winter. Remember, "we all live downstream". Here are some helpful links for protecting our watersheds and public health and safety during this season.

Read the most recent San Lorenzo Valley and North Coast Watersheds Drinking Water Sanitary Survey --»» more info

Recent News:

See photos from recent San Lorenzo River and Laguna Creek lagoon fisheries surveys --»» more info
Final Federal Coho Recovery Plan --»» more info
Riparian conservation efforts are being strengthened at both the County and City of Santa Cruz. --»» more info
Learn about Karst Protection Zone Planning
- "Karst Landscapes Primer" (Dr. Gerald E. Weber)
- "Living with Karst - A Fragile Foundation"
- Santa Cruz County Water Advisory Commission Karst Protection Zone Planning
Western Pond Turtle Conservation in Santa Cruz County --»» view here