FOSCR is happy to announce that we are in the early stages of creating our very own “Adopt-A-River Program”. After talking with people running similar programs around the country, we are ready to define a program to fit our region — and consult with our many partners for guidance and suggestions.
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Under the guidance and direction of Friends of the Santa Cruz River (FOSCR), a 501.c.3 non-profit organization, we are looking forward to an environmental stewardship program matching volunteers to designated portions along the banks of the Santa Cruz River (and its tributaries) for environmental stewardship.
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The acronym “REACH” arises naturally from these 4 foundational precepts:
River
Ecology
and
Community
Health
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Near term steps ahead for our REACH program:
- Map and clarify accessibility potential to the river-bank.
- Develop collaborative relationships with river-bank landowners.
- Create guidelines for our volunteer stewardship groups.
- Resolving insurance issues.