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LandWatch Monterey County

www.landwatch.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
LandWatch is a community-based nonprofit organization, with members from throughout Monterey County. We help promote and inspire sound land use policies through grassroots community action.

Contact:
Gary A. Patton
LandWatch
Box 1876
Salinas, CA 93902
Phone: (831) 422-9390
Fax: (831) 422-9391
landwatch@mclw.org

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Monterey

Activities:
Education, Advocacy, Policy

Topic:
Coastal Access, Endangered Species, Environmental Justice, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wetlands, Wildlife, Coastal Act Procedures, CEQA

Educational Resources:
Outreach Programs, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Website

Speaker/Lecture Series:
LandWatch has a monthly "Around The County Meeting" to discuss key land use policies, including policies relating to the Coastal Zone. In addition, we frequently sponsor issue-specific workshops or presentations.

Education Programs:
Land Use and the General Plan—Land Use Policy Basics
Affordable Housing Opportunities
Neighborhood and Urban Design Principles

Target Audiences:
General Public

Other Languages:
LandWatch frequently translates our materials into Spanish, and makes presentations wholly or in part in Spanish

In-Service Training:
Teachers, Policy Makers, General Public:
Through its internship program, LandWatch offers in-service training opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
LandWatch Volunteer Program
  Description:
Helping in whatever is happening. This can be a referendum petition campaign, or office support work.
  When Needed:
Varies
  Qualifications:
High energy level and interest. Basic skills.
  Commitment Required:
Depends
  Application/Training:
Contact LandWatch
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Elizabeth Panetta
epanetta@mclw.org


Internship Opportunities

  Program:
LandWatch Internship Program
  Description:
Varies. Each internship focuses on a meaningful task or set of tasks that will assist LandWatch, while also providing educational and growth opportunities for the intern.
  When Needed:
All season, including the summer
  Qualifications:
High energy. Writing proficiency. Spanish language a big plus.
  Application:
Contact LandWatch with a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample
  Number of Interns:
Varies. Each internship is negotiated individually.
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
Maybe
  Credit:
Maybe


CD-Rom:
Free of charge
•   Short promotional CD-ROM on LandWatch

Service Fee:
No



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