Environmental Management and Technology
at Merritt College
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.
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Science Program: Staff members support
science-based monitoring and assessment
activities with assistance in using appropriate
protocols, project design, database development,
and information sharing.
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The East Bay Watershed Center at Merritt College
The East Bay Watershed Center is a resource center serving the creek and watershed community of
the East Bay. This project is currently housed at the Merritt College Environmental Center. Its
purpose is to facilitate local watershed stewardship and management by citizen groups, schools,
planners, land owners, businesses, elected officials - in short, anyone with an interest in
watersheds.
The main geographic area served by the Watershed Center stretches from Richmond south to San
Leandro.
Programs and resources at the Watershed Center include:
A volunteer participates in a water quality monitoring workshop.
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