Monterey Waterkeeper

08/25/2026

It’s that time again! This Saturday, August 29th, join us again at the Salinas River for our restoration project!

Help us:
🔬 test the water
🚮 clean up trash
📈 collect trash data
🔎 make baseline plant & animal observations

This area undergoes regular dumping, resulting in pollutants seeping into in our river, groundwater, and washing out into our Monterey Bay.

🕘 9am - 1pm

📍 North Salinas River, Monte Road Access Point
276 Monte Road, Salinas, CA 93908

To Bring: Please bring water, a hat, sunscreen, reusable water bottle, and wear closed-toe shoes!

Monterey Waterkeeper will provide clean up, water quality testing devices, and observation sheets.

RSVP: montereywaterkeeper.org/events

Sponsored by California Coastal Commission and California Ocean Protection Council

08/23/2026

Thank You to Our Brunch by the Bay Sponsors

Brunch by the Bay is possible because of an incredible community that believes in protecting the waters we all love.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors:

— Latham & Watkins
Pebble Beach Company
Annie Notthoff
— Mechanics Bank
Monterey County Bank
Lozeau Drury LLP
Marjorie Kay
Fenton & Keller

Your support helps Monterey Waterkeeper continue its work toward fishable, swimmable, drinkable water for everyone.

We are so grateful to have you by our side and can’t wait to celebrate together at Brunch by the Bay on Saturday, October 3!

08/18/2026

So far at the North Salinas River Restoration days, we have cleaned up over 1100 lbs of trash that was dumped near or in the Salinas River. Trash items include aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic food containers, tires, car parts, plastic pieces, clothing, furniture, cigarette butts, processed wood, shopping bags.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers for coming out to support our efforts so far and reduce the amount of trash ending up in the river and Monterey Bay! Thank you to the California Coastal Commission and California Ocean Protection Council for helping make these days possible.

Our next cleanup day is Saturday August 29th at 9am!

https://www.montereywaterkeeper.org/event/north-salinas-river-restoration-day-august-29-2026/

08/06/2026

Come on out for another day of restoring Gabilan Creek and discover how we can create buffer zones to reduce pollution running into the Monterey Bay.

08/03/2026

You're Invited! Tickets Are Now On Sale

Join Monterey Waterkeeper for the return of Brunch by the Bay—a beautiful morning in the Native Garden at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History celebrating clean water, community, and conservation.

Enjoy a delicious brunch, mimosas, coffee, live music, and the opportunity to support Monterey Bay's waterways in one of the region's most scenic settings.

Saturday, October 3, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History • Native Garden

Tickets are on sale now. Reserve your spot today before this popular annual event sells out.

Purchase tickets: https://givebutter.com/monterey-waterkeepers

07/30/2026

Gabilan Creek to Coast Restoration Project: Plant Identification - We have made it to our last plant identification day! Come on out and get to experience the nature of Gabilan Creek and learn about why Gabilan Creek is so important to the Monterey Bay. There is more to life in the Gabilan Creek, than what the naked eye can see! Be a part of the change that will make Salinas a Sustainable and ecofriendly city!

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

This Saturday, August 1st, come out to the Salinas River again for our restoration project!

Help us:
🔬 test the water
🚮 clean up trash
📈 collect trash data
🔎 make baseline plant & animal observations

This area undergoes regular dumping, resulting in pollutants seeping into in our river, groundwater, and washing out into our Monterey Bay.

🕘 9am - 1pm

📍 North Salinas River, Monte Road Access Point
276 Monte Road, Salinas, CA 93908

To Bring: Please bring water, a hat, sunscreen, and wear closed-toe shoes!

Monterey Waterkeeper will provide clean up, water quality testing devices, observation sheets, and planting materials.

RSVP: montereywaterkeeper.org/events

Sponsored by California Coastal Commission and California Ocean Protection Council

07/29/2026

Donations are now open for Brunch by the Bay.

The annual garden party returns — an unhurried morning among the native blooms. Mimosas, seasonal bites, coffee, and live music, all in support of clean water across the Central Coast.

Your gift, sponsorship, or silent auction contribution protects vulnerable waterways, advances long-term solutions for safe and affordable drinking water, and inspires the next generation of water stewards. Support like yours reaches far beyond a single morning.

Three ways to give: — Make a donation of any size — Become an event sponsor — Send a silent auction item or service by September 1 to be included in our recognition

Every donor is recognized on our website, across our social media, and at the event itself.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Native Garden Donate or sponsor: givebutter.com/monterey-waterkeepers