GET INVOLVED
BECOME A STEWARD OF THE CARMEL RIVER
The Carmel River Watershed Conservancy welcomes local volunteers to help with events and opportunities as they arise. The following is a list of opportunities that may arise. If you would like to be placed on a volunteer list, please email CRWC at carmelriverorg@gmail.com.
Volunteer at California Wildlife Day!
CRWC and the Monterey Regional Parks District host about 1200 people at Palo Corona Park on April 6th. We need you to help set up, assist event go-ers, and keep things running smoothly. It’s a fun day in nature with dedicated wildlife protectors.
If you are interested, please send your contact information to erin@carmelriverwatershed.org. We will put you in touch with our volunteer coordinator.
Vegetation mapping
Do you own a home along the Carmel Valley Riparian Zone? We are working with a regional team mapping vegetation along Central Coast Watersheds. Let us know if you will help us map vegetation along your property. Contact elise@carmelriverwatershed.org to learn more.
FISH RESCUES
Assist Carmel River Steelhead Association members and the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District staff in fish rescues when the river flows begin to trap or isolate steelhead. To learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities to participate in fish rescues, contact Steve Park at stevepark@razzolink.com.
OUTDOOR CLEAN UPS
Join CRWC and other local environmental groups in cleanup activities along the river and in tributary streams and creeks.
WATER QUALITY MONITORING
Join us in PFAS testing. Interested in monitoring PFAS levels in the Carmel River? We are setting up a community science team to monitor the water quality throughout the year. Contact us at carmelriverorg@gmail.com.
WATERSHED TOURS
CRWC is partnering with Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District to offer watershed tours in several locations along the Carmel River for a nominal fee, or gratis to school or college student groups. If you are interested in participating in such watershed tours, please join the Let's Go Outdoor LISTSERV (in the above link), or contact Elise Weiland at elise@carmelriverwatershed.org.
INTERNSHIPS
CRWC periodically sponsors internships for young professionals attending college or working in the environmental field. Contact us!
INVASIVE SPECIES ABATEMENT
Contact the Carmel Valley Association's Paola Berthoin at fiorelle@redshift.com.
iNaturalist in the Carmel Valley
Be apart of conservation in the watershed!
Join a global community of nature enthusiasts and make a real impact in conservation. iNaturalist is a simple and powerful tool that allows you to document wildlife, share discoveries, and support local conservation efforts right from your phone.
Every observation you make helps build a deeper understanding of the Carmel River Watershed. Visit our table at California Wildlife Day to see your data on display and learn how your contributions are making a difference.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Download the iNaturalist App:
Available on iPhone and Android.
Join Our Project for the Carmel River Watershed:
Be part of our mission to preserve the unique biodiversity of Carmel Valley.
Explore and Observe:
While exploring Carmel Valley, snap photos of the wildlife, plants, or fungi you encounter.
Upload your observations to iNaturalist and watch your discoveries contribute to community science!