Announcements
November 14, 2024. We’re excited to announce that our MCGives Campaign is now live through December 31! This year-end giving campaign is a great opportunity to support Monterey Waterkeeper’s mission. Every donation helps ensure that all Central Coast communities have access to safe, clean water for generations to come. See details here.
November 1, 2024. We are looking for a new Executive Director to lead the organization in ensuring fishable, swimmable, and drinkable waters in California’s Central Coast for all. Please submit applications by January 19, 2025. See details here.
Monterey Waterkeeper Executive Director_Job Announcement_12_17_24.pdfOctober 8, 2024. Check out our progress update for Fall 2024 here.
MWK Fall 2024 Progress Update w HarkinsWQ.pdfOctober 4, 2024. The California Coastkeeper Alliance (CCKA) are submitting comments on the Informal Draft of the Small Municipal Stormwater Permit (Phase II Permit) to advocate for stronger protections for our waterways. Check out their comments here.
CCKA Comments_Phase II Informal Draft Permit_10_5_24.pdfSeptember 17, 2024. Congratulations to Chelsea Hsin-Feng Tu, our Executive Director, for winning this prestigious award! Your exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication continue to inspire us all. Here’s to many more successes ahead! Check out their website here for more info about the award.
September 17, 2024. Monterey Waterkeeper is thrilled to invite applications for our Spring and Summer 2025 legal internship program. We’re seeking one to two dedicated volunteer legal interns to join our team. Read more here and apply before November 30th!
Monterey Waterkeeper Legal Intership Opps_Spring&Summer2025.pdfSeptember 15, 2024. Check out our progress update for Summer 2024 here.
MWK Summer 2024 Progress Update with SRL WQ Summary.pdfJune 28, 2024. Read our comments to the State Water Board advocating that an upcoming nitrate expert panel uses the ample existing data and scientific research on nitrate over-use and contamination to recommend strong nitrate limitations.
Comments on Nitrate Expert Panel Questions_6_28_24.pdfJanuary 7, 2024. Listen to a KSQD radio interview with Monterey Waterkeeper's executive director Chelsea Tu on the fertilizer nitrate crisis here.
December 21, 2023. Check out an op-ed by Monterey Waterkeeper and the San Jerardo Cooperative on the importance of reducing fertilizer nitrate pollution to protect Central Coast communities here.
November 20, 2023. Check out our progress update for Winter 2023 here.
MWK Winter 2023 Progress Update.pdfOctober 30, 2023. Monterey Waterkeeper and other groups filed a lawsuit against the State Water Board for weakening key nitrate protections in the Central Coast. Check out the press release and complaint here.
FINAL PRESS RELEASE_Ag 4.0 Writ of Mandate Petition 10_30_23.pdfOctober 6, 2023. Check out our progress update for Fall 2023 here.
MWK Fall 2023 Progress Update.pdfAugust 11, 2023. Monterey Waterkeeper submitted a comment letter urging the State Water Board to reduce nitrate pollution and protect drinking water in the Central Coast region.
We will also be providing public comments during the Board's September 19 hearing. Sign up here to join us!
AG Order 4.0 Press Release.pdfJuly 4, 2023. Check out our Summer 2023 progress update here.
June 28, 2023. We are proud to nominate the Point Sur Marine Protected Areas to be the first marine water quality protection area since 1974. Find out more here.
June 8, 2023. Did you know that the Salinas River is a wild and navigable river? Read more about Monterey Waterkeeper's journey on the river here.
May 22, 2023. Today through June 5, 10% of your purchase at the Columbia Sportswear store in Monterey will be donated to Monterey Waterkeeper! Please present flyer at checkout.
Columbia Flyer 2.jpgApr. 21, 2023. Help us strengthen the Central Coast's policy to reduce fertilizer nitrogen pollution! Sign up here to have your voice heard.
Apr. 14, 2023. Join us for free kayak cleanup excursions on May 6, June 24, & August 19! RSVP here.
Jan. 24, 2023. We are looking for two law clerks to join us in summer 2023. Applications are due by Feb. 24, 2023 at 5pm.
Monterey Waterkeeper Summer Law Clerk Opp_Jan2023.pdfDec. 21, 2022. Check out all of Monterey Waterkeeper's accomplishments in our first year!
Monterey Waterkeeper EOY Letter 2022.pdfNov. 11, 2022. Check out Monterey Herald's "Sharing the wonders of the coastal waters," which covers our very first education adventure to Elkhorn Slough under Monterey Waterkeeper's new Central Coast Water Leaders program.
MWK Elkhorn Slough Monterey Herald_11_11_22.pdfNov. 2, 2022. We are excited to launch Monterey Waterkeeper's Central Coast Water Leaders program, which facilitates water education trips with youth from disadvantaged communities to Elkhorn Slough and the Monterey Bay.
MWK Elkhorn Slough Press Advisory_11_2_22.pdfAug. 21, 2022. Join us in a radio conversation on drinking water contamination in the northern Central Coast.
July 18, 2022. Check out Monterey Waterkeeper's new priorities in the Monterey Herald article "New Central Coast nonprofit focuses on water quality, access".
MWK Monterey Herald_7_18_22.pdfNovember 20, 2023. Check out our progress update for Winter 2023 here.
MWK Fall 2023 Progress Update.pdf