www.ocwatershed.com
Organization Type:
Government Agency
Mission:
To develop regional management strategies to preserve, protect, and enhance coastal resources and surface waters throughout Orange County. A watershed approach considers the entire geographic area that a watercourse drains to addresses a broad range of issues:
• Water quality in streams, channels, harbors, bays, and beaches
• Control of urban runoff
• Reduction of sedimentation and erosion
• Flood protection
• Habitat and species protection
• Public recreation and education
Contact:
Jenna Voss
Public Facilities & Resources Department
Watershed and Coastal Resources Division
300 N. Flower Street, 7th Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714) 834-5067
jenna.voss@ocpw.ocgov.com
Geographical Focus:
Regional
Counties Served:
Orange
Activities:
Research, Education, Recycling, Enforcement, Advocacy, Policy, Conservation, Recreation, Restoration, Regulation, Water Monitoring, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention
Topic:
Bay & Estuary Habitats, Beaches, Cultural History, Endangered Species, Habitat Restoration, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Rocky Intertidal, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wetlands, Wildlife
Educational Resources:
Activity/Learning Kit, Posters, Maps, Outreach Programs, Trails, Publications, Newsletter, Exhibits/Displays, Website
Education Programs:
We are just initiating our public education program. The program and any materials are in the planning stages at this time. Our web site is up and running.
Target Audiences:
General Public
Internship Opportunities
