This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Contra Costa Creek and Watershed Symposium. The Symposium is an event at which people who are interested in creek and watershed health get together to share information, problem solve, and network. Attendees include local groups, community members, and representatives from the public and private sectors.

Over the past 20 years, the Symposium has been a part of many successful programs—the creek monitoring network, the creek sign program, and the Contra Costa Watershed Forum.

Celebrating a Culture of Conservation

For 20 years the Contra Costa Watershed Symposium has connected people working to preserve their creeks and watersheds. Celebrating achievements and milestones, while providing a supportive network for members to learn and network.

This year’s Symposium will host a number of speakers exploring the themes of innovation, inclusion, and the legacy of the Symposium.

Keynote speakers:

Obi Kaufmann, author of California Field Atlas and the State of Water

Eben Schwartz, California Coastal Conservancy

Dr. Ana Alvarez, East Bay Regional Park District

Ticket Pricing:

Ticket price includes admission to conference, commemorative 20th anniversary welcome packet, catered lunch, refreshments throughout the day, and an evening reception to wrap up the day.

• Early Bird: (Purchased by November 14th): $20
• Adult: (Purchased after November 15th): $25
• Student: $15

Tentative schedule:

Ways to Participate

There are many ways for you to participate in the Symposium:

• Become a Sponsor - If you are interested in being a Symposium sponsor or participating in the Symposium, please visit the Symposium website for more info.

• Give an Award - Do you know someone that does phenomenal work to preserve our watersheds, or educate the youth?

• Participate in the Poster Session - Tell the world about your project!

• Join the Field Day - On December 6th, participants can tour projects and locations featured in the Symposium.

More information on these opportunities can be found at cocowaterweb.org/2019symposium/