The main geographic area served by the Watershed Center stretches from Richmond south to San Leandro.

Programs and resources at the Watershed Center include:

• Field Program: A series of field-based workshops on topics such as water quality monitoring, erosion control, invasive plant removal, native plant propagation, and watershed assessment.
• Reference Library: The Watershed Center houses a reference library of local watershed plans, resource documents, and publications. The Center is also compiling a comprehensive inventory of East Bay watershed organizations and agencies.
• Watershed Forum: The Forum is envisioned as a network for East Bay creek and watershed groups to share ideas, pool resources, and collaborate on programs. Participants include local creek groups, non-profit organizations, and agencies. The Forum is also working to build networking opportunities throughout Alameda County.
• Science Program: Staff members support science-based monitoring and assessment activities with assistance in using appropriate protocols, project design, database development, and information sharing.
• Community Assistance: Watershed Center staff help connect community memebers with resources on topics such as watershed assessment, creek restoration, permitting, and funding.
• Meeting Place: The Watershed Center can provide use of its facility to groups needing meeting space.

For more information on the East Bay Watershed Center, visit www.mountaincurrent.net/~ebwc/.