Friends of the Santa Clara River is a public interest organization formed in 1993. Since our inception, Friends has concentrated on a range of issues involving protection of the entire river in both Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. These efforts have included opposition to many large urban development projects involving intrusion into the river’s floodplain and channelization of the river.
“Lectures CAN be fun”, joked Professor Jim Danza in front of about 300 in attendance at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center. His OC Live program, “Mud and Dust: Our Climate Future, lived up to the promise. Mr. Danza, Friends of the Santa Clara River Chair, is also a Professor of Environmental Science and Geography,… Continue reading Climate Change Effects on Our Watershed
The night before a recent outdoor field trip to the Santa Clara River, questions flew between Isbell Middle School teachers and volunteer environmental leaders if heat or wind or power outages would cancel the trip. But going to the River, and a rare chance to stand at the water edge, is a strong draw and… Continue reading Getting Into Their Watershed – Science Classes Come to the River
The gate to the Santa Clara River along Owens River Drive has never opened to the public until FSCR held the 1st Annual Nature Clean Up Day. The group attracted 65 people literally from next door as well as from the larger environmental community, to help the River on Saturday Oct. 19. “It was really… Continue reading 1st Annual Nature Clean Up Day – Attracts a Crowd!
You’re invited! Please join us on Saturday, March 28th for the public opening. Come fill your senses and be a part of the day!
