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City of Santa Cruz Water Department

www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us

Organization Type:
Government Agency

Mission:
Water utility

Contact:
Terrill Tompkins or Chris Berry
City of Santa Cruz Water Department
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 420-5200
Fax: (831) 420-5201
cberry@ci.santa-cruz.ca.us

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
Santa Cruz

Activities:
Research, Education, Advocacy, Policy, Conservation, Recreation, Restoration, Regulation, Water Monitoring, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Watersheds/Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Nature Trails, Publications, Newsletter, Exhibits/Displays, Website, Speaker/Lecture Series

Education Programs:
Watershed Management Internship Program, Clean Water Day, Interpretive Watershed Management tours/lectures by request

Target Audiences:
10th-12th Grades, Adult, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

In-Service Training:
Students/Interns, General Public
Includes work with the San Lorenzo Valley High School Watershed Academy, public outreach to watershed residents and other interested parties

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
City Serve
  Description:
Variable. May include restoration, event support, etc.
  When Needed:
Spring/summer
  Qualifications:
Dependable and responsible
  Commitment Required:
Variable
  Application/Training:
Call
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Amanda Ballard
(831) 420-5403


Internship Opportunities

  Description:
Data entry, equipment maintenance, duties as needed and appropriate for skill set of intern
  When Needed:
Throughout the year
  Qualifications:
Technical background, reliable, high school diploma
  Application:
Contact City Serve or department staff.
  Number of Interns:
Variable
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
Generally no
  Credit:
Yes


Videos:
For loan
•  Source Water Protection AWWA

Slideshows:
For loan
•  Watershed Protection Power Point

Service Fee:
Loch Lomond entrance fee...waived for educational projects/events

General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area, Bookstore/Gift Shop, Telephone

Disabled Access:
Depends on facility (there are many)



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