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Garrapata Creek Watershed Council

www.garrapatacreek.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit, Citizen Group

Mission:
The goal of the GCWC is to improve the conditions of the Garrapata Creek Watershed through community involvement, teamwork and education.

Contact:
Ken Ekelund
Garrapata Creek Watershed Council
Garrapata Trout Farm
35811 Highway 1
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 625-9621
Fax: (831) 625-1468
ken_ekelund@hotmail.com

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
Monterey

Activities:
Education, Conservation, Water Monitoring, Resource Management

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

Educational Resources:
On-Site Program, Guided Walks, Brochures, Website

Education Programs:
We have conducted several guided creek walks to familiarize stakeholders with steelhead habitat and current condition of the creek.
We have produced two brochures covering organization goals and our vision of the future.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Creek walk and work days
  Description:
We will conduct periodic workdays to remove man-made debris from creek, remove invasive, non-native plants and, after permits, stream corridor restoration work.
  When Needed:
April-December
  Qualifications:
Reasonable health, ability to do some manual labor
  Commitment Required:
8am-4pm (no more that one weekend day a month)
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Ken Ekeland
(831) 625-9621
ken_ekelund@hotmail.com


Internship Opportunities
We are exploring using interns for watershed management work such as watershed assesment and planning and restoration projects.


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