Carquinez Watershed Council

In late 2017, the Carquinez Recover the Waterfront committee (CReW) formed to develop the Carquinez Waterfront from a waste area into a fully integrated community landscape and local habitat restoration.  This waterfront will provide a common use space for activities such as picnics, relaxation, community gatherings, and recreation staging, as well as connections to preexisting infrastructure including open space, the Bay Trail route, the Carquinez Strait waterway, non-profit volunteer facilities, and under-bridge plantings.  The CReW Committee is made up of community members, business owners and local organizations, and is being hosted by the CCRCD.  You can contact CReW at: hpetty@ccrcd.org

The nonprofit Bull Valley Agricultural Center promotes land stewardship and preservation for agricultural, educational, and recreational uses that respect habitat, connect people with nature, and build community resources.  
Deeply alarmed by the rapid decline of honeybee populations worldwide, Bull Valley Agricultural Center (BVAC) founder Earl Flewellen sought to establish a bee yard away from the impacts of pesticides and conventional agriculture, joining a worldwide effort to support sustainable beekeeping and farming practices. In 2011, the endeavor led him to Port Costa where his vision fell on receptive ears with a local property owner who offered up her nearby land. The two formed a lasting bond, embarking on a 5-year odyssey—a remarkable collaboration that drew townsfolk, partners, and friends to join in on what was to become a community restoration.

CREEC is a non-profit environmental group for adults and youth dedicated to habitat restoration, planting native trees, propagating native plants, and increasing native butterfly populations. CREEC youth projects include hands-on environmental education and community outreach and service. Interested community members are always welcome at our meetings. Come and share your ideas!