May Watershed Awareness Month

(At right) Children work on a restoration project at the UC Davis Putah Creek Riparian Reserve

Throughout the month of May, watershed partnerships, educators, and other community groups are encouraged to promote the importance of watersheds and stewardship at the grassroots and community levels by organizing and participating in watershed awareness activities. To celebrate Watershed Awareness Month, participants can take part in watershed walks, project field tours, water quality monitoring, streamside cleanups, and other activities already taking place in their watersheds – or they can organize an event of their own.

Start planning your events now and check back soon for the May 2007 Watershed Event Calendar for the State!

Please feel free to download a copy of the May Watershed Awareness Month logo to use own your event literature!

Encourage your county to declare May 2007 as Watershed Awareness Month. Here's a sample proclamation.

History

CWN launched California’s first annual Watershed Awareness Month in May 2005. This awareness campaign was supported by Governor Schwarzenegger through a proclamation. Throughout the month of May, volunteer community organizations, educators, and other groups are encouraged to promote the importance of watersheds at the grassroots and community levels by organizing and conducting watershed awareness activities. CWN developed a special calendar of events to promote all of the activities planned for May Watershed Awareness Month.

2007 Governor’s Proclamation

2006 Governor’s Proclamation

2005 Governor’s Proclamation

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