The Valley Women’s Club of San Lorenzo Valley

Environmental Committee

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
TBD 2019

The 20th Annual Environmental Town Hall
TBD 2019
Felton Community Hall
2018 Videos

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

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.

Environmental Brochures

San Lorenzo Valley Erosion brochure
SLV Save Our Septic Brochure Eco Cleaning Recipes

 

Support the Environmental Committee

Become a Member
or Make a Donation!

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What's Happening in the San Lorenzo Valley

San Lorenzo River Estuary Project volunteers

VOLUNTEER! San Lorenzo River Estuary Project • Oct. 19, 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.

You are invited to the 2019 Hammer-Marcum Awards Honoring Paul Norcutt and Janinne Chadwick

The Valley Women’s Club is delighted to announce Paul Norcutt and Janinne Chadwick as the 2019 recipients of the Hammer-Marcum Award for Outstanding Community Service.
Large redwood stumps on Pilger Road. Nov. 15, 2018

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

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

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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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

UPDATE – MAY 2019 The tragic wildfires of the past two years have highlighted decades of infrastructure neglect by PG&E
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San Lorenzo River Estuary Project volunteers

VOLUNTEER! San Lorenzo River Estuary Project • Oct. 19, 2019

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Laurie ~ 0 Comments
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.
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

Peter Wohlleben

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

Recycling bottles and cans

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 at the bin

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
Logs stockpile behind Kmart.

Sign the Petition! PG&E: Insulate Your Power Lines to Improve Fire Safety!

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Laurie ~ 0 Comments

Petition to Geisha Williams, PG&E CEO and President, Gregg Lemier, Vice President, Electric Transmission Operations, PG&E, and Michael Picker, President, … Read the rest

SLV Native Habitat Restoration Program Welcomes AmeriCorps

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Laurie ~ 0 Comments
The Valley Women’s Club, SLV Native Habitat Restoration Program, and Santa Cruz County Parks are pleased to announce the return for the 4th year of the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC). They will be in the Valley February through April 2019.
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