Environment :: Valley Women's Club of San Lorenzo Valley

The Environmental Committee works to protect the watershed and to educate the public on forestry issues, erosion control, hazardous waste, recycling, and other issues. We also monitor government policies and procedures.

Events

River & Road Clean Up
with Save Our Shores

The 20th Annual Environmental Town Hall
Felton Community Hall
2018 Videos

Watershed Festival of Events
Workshop/Conference on Water, Pollution and Green Solutions

Come to our Environmental Committee Meetings!

First Saturday of the month
10:30 am at Henry Cowell State Park
(Second Saturday if first Saturday is a holiday weekend.)

Meetings are open to the public.

Call 338-6578 or email for information.

What's Happening in the San Lorenzo Valley

VOLUNTEER! San Lorenzo River Estuary Project • Dec. 21, 2019

With YOUR help the San Lorenzo River Estuary Project will improve the wildlife habitat. We welcome you to join us to increase the growth margins around established native plants, prune back bushes, liberate overgrown natives & mingle with other wonderful volunteers.

RECYCLE INTO ART! Reducing waste is the goal of a new and imaginative art contest for all ages

The inspiration of the Senior Citizen’s Organization of the San Lorenzo Valley, supported by the Valley Women’s Club, the entire
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105 Volunteers Show Up for 33rd Annual SLV River & Road Clean Up

The 33rd Annual SLV River & Road Clean Up volunteers enjoyed a sunny morning and hot afternoon for their daunting
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RMF Director, Hallie Greene presents checks totaling over $50K to local groups

Leaders of twenty non-profit, school and community groups gathered excitedly at Boulder Creek Recreation District’s Bear Creek Pool to receive
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Video: Hidden Life of Trees Author Appeals to PG&E’s Approach to Wildfire Management

We are pleased to share with you Peter Wohlleben video. He is the German author of the bestseller “Hidden Life
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RECYCLE INTO ART! Reducing waste is the goal of a new and imaginative art contest for all ages

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Laurie ~ 0 Comments

The inspiration of the Senior Citizen’s Organization of the San Lorenzo Valley, supported by the Valley Women’s Club, the entire … Read the rest

Mark Stone at the 2018 Environmental Town Hall

You’re invited to the 20th Annual Environmental Town Hall

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Laurie ~ 0 Comments

Saturday, November 23 • 1:00–3:00

Felton Community Hall

The Valley Women’s Club’s Environmental Committee invites the community to the 20… Read the rest

105 Volunteers Show Up for 33rd Annual SLV River & Road Clean Up

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Laurie ~ 0 Comments

The 33rd Annual SLV River & Road Clean Up volunteers enjoyed a sunny morning and hot afternoon for their daunting … Read the rest

Large redwood stumps on Pilger Road. Nov. 15, 2018

Nancy Macy, VWC Enviro Committee Chair to be interviewed regarding PG&E Wildfire Safety Plan

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Laurie ~ 0 Comments

Please join long-time journalist and commentator Bruce Bratton on KZSC Radio, tomorrow night (Tuesday, September 24) at 7:30 pm as … Read the rest

Video: Hidden Life of Trees Author Appeals to PG&E’s Approach to Wildfire Management

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Laurie ~ 0 Comments

We are pleased to share with you Peter Wohlleben video. He is the German author of the bestseller “Hidden Life … Read the rest

PG&E equipment on Pilger Road. Nov. 9, 2018

Update on PG&E Wildfire Management Plan: Enhanced Vegetation Management Fails to Provide Safety from Wildfire

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Nancy Macy ~ 0 Comments

UPDATE – MAY 2019

The tragic wildfires of the past two years have highlighted decades of infrastructure neglect by PG&E… Read the rest

The Lowdown on the Closedown of CRV Redemption/Recycling Centers

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Laurie ~ 0 Comments

After more than 30 years operating the three Redemption/Recycling centers in the San Lorenzo Valley, the VWC is preparing to close down the centers, effective July 1. The Ben Lomond Transfer Station will continue to provide recycling services without any redemption options.

What has PG&E Failed to do to Prevent Wildfire?

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Laurie ~ 0 Comments

FAILED for decades to protect rural high-fire areas with the most basic safety upgrades, especially insulated wire (AKA Tree Wire

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Recycling Centers to Close in Felton and Boulder Creek

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Laurie ~ 0 Comments

With profound regret, the Valley Women’s Club of San Lorenzo Valley (VWC), after thirty years providing this valuable service to our community, announces the closure of its SLV Redemption/Recycling Centers (SLVRR) in Felton, Ben Lomond, and Boulder Creek

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What's Happening in the San Lorenzo Valley

VOLUNTEER! San Lorenzo River Estuary Project • Dec. 21, 2019

RECYCLE INTO ART! Reducing waste is the goal of a new and imaginative art contest for all ages

105 Volunteers Show Up for 33rd Annual SLV River & Road Clean Up

RMF Director, Hallie Greene presents checks totaling over $50K to local groups

Video: Hidden Life of Trees Author Appeals to PG&E’s Approach to Wildfire Management

RECYCLE INTO ART! Reducing waste is the goal of a new and imaginative art contest for all ages

You’re invited to the 20th Annual Environmental Town Hall

Saturday, November 23 • 1:00–3:00

105 Volunteers Show Up for 33rd Annual SLV River & Road Clean Up

Nancy Macy, VWC Enviro Committee Chair to be interviewed regarding PG&E Wildfire Safety Plan

Video: Hidden Life of Trees Author Appeals to PG&E’s Approach to Wildfire Management

Update on PG&E Wildfire Management Plan: Enhanced Vegetation Management Fails to Provide Safety from Wildfire

UPDATE – MAY 2019

The Lowdown on the Closedown of CRV Redemption/Recycling Centers

What has PG&E Failed to do to Prevent Wildfire?

Recycling Centers to Close in Felton and Boulder Creek