Current Projects Supporting our County’s Water Resources
The Regional Water Management Foundation (RWMF) was established by the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County in 2007. In cooperation with local agencies, the RWMF supports planning and obtains funding for water resource projects in Santa Cruz County. To date, over $28 million in grants have been awarded through the RWMF.
The RWMF is working with local public agencies to support the implementation of multiple projects to improve water resources and enhance watersheds throughout the County. Grants from the California Department of Water Resources to the RWMF provide funding for local agencies to complete this work.
Current RWMF Projects
Improved wildfire protection of critical water supply infrastructure in San Lorenzo Valley
Drinking water supply storage tanks for the City of Watsonville
Wastewater infrastructure improvements in Boulder Creek
Technical analyses to better understand climate-influenced flooding on the San Lorenzo River
A flood management and watershed restoration project in Watsonville
Improvements to a public drinking water treatment system Rountree Facility in Watsonville
Water supply infrastructure improvements for the community of Davenport
Wetland restoration and watershed enhancements at Watsonville Slough Farms
Groundwater sustainability program implementation in Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley with Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency
Groundwater sustainability program implementation around Soquel, Capitola, and Aptos with the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency
Want to learn more about the Regional Water Management Foundation?
Connect with Tim Carson, RWMF Program Director
