
RECENT NEWS
Progress comes with Partnership
The Monterey water system is a complex blend of public-private collaborators that achieve exceptional work together. This past week highlighted the power of these partnerships in two major restoration projects…
A River in Renewal - San Clemente Dam Removal
Learn the story of one of California’s largest dam removals and the transformation of the Carmel River. It’s both a celebration of nature’s comeback and a glimpse into the future of public access to 920 acres of newly restored land.
How Carmel River Watershed Stewardship Prevents Wildfire
Every summer, headlines remind us that wildfire season is no longer a possibility — it's a certainty. For those who live in or near the Carmel River Watershed, the risk is personal, persistent, and growing.
Los Padres Dam future debated: fish passage, sediment solutions proposed
KSBW 8 – The Water Management District and Cal Am are looking to make improvements to the Los Padres Dam on the Carmel River.
Op-Ed on Water Supply
To Restore and Protect the Carmel River Watershed, Monterey Peninsula Needs an “All-of-the-Above Water Supply Solution
#DISCOVERCARMELRIVER’S NATIVE PLANTS
Did you know that native plants like California sagebrush, coast live oak, and California buckwheat play a crucial role in the health of the Carmel River Watershed?
#DISCOVERCARMELRIVER THROUGH BOOKS
One way I #DiscoverCarmelRiver is through the stories and artwork that celebrate the journey of our watershed.
THE FALSE DICHOTOMY OF MAN VS FROG
One way I #DiscoverCarmelRiver is through the stories and artwork that celebrate the journey of our watershed.
#DISCOVERCARMELRIVER - OUR NATIVE TREES
The view across the Carmel River Valley is shrouded in fog today, a natural shield protecting us from extreme heat as the rest of California swelters.
#DISCOVERCARMELRIVER - SLEEPY HOLLOW REARING FACILITY
The Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility, operated by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management, plays a crucial role in conserving our steelhead population.
#DISCOVERCARMELRIVER - LOS PADRES DAM
The Los Padres Dam has long shaped the Carmel River, but its future is now a topic of debate. While the removal of the San Clemente …