About Us
The Santa Clara River Conservancy (SCRC) is a conservation organization formed in 2009 to maintain connectivity of natural resources throughout the Santa Clara River Watershed. Based in the Santa Clara River valley, our primary goal is to protect native riparian habitat through restoration, conservation, education, and collaboration. The Santa Clara River is the last major coastal system in southern California that retains much of its natural hydrology.
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Our Mission
The Santa Clara River Conservancy, representing the diverse interests of the Santa Clara River Watershed, from the flood plain to the highest tributaries seeks to:
Secure
Secure, hold, and manage significant lands and waters that provide habitat for native biodiversity.
Support
Promote sustainable access to natural resources for people, including farming and recreation, and engage with the public on the diverse ecology associated with the Santa Clara River.
Sustain
Sustain and restore natural ecosystem function to support all its inhabitants.
Advance
Advance cooperation between the agricultural community and conservation to further common goals and create an integrated working landscape that stems the tide of urban encroachment.
Our Board of Directors
Ron Merkord
President
Sanger Hedrick
Treasurer
Hedrick Properties Inc.
Nancy Settle Vaniotis
Secretary
Retired Ventura County Planning Manager
Ken Blaich
CIC, Board Member
Senior Vice President/Principal, Leavitt Group
Gene Peck
Board Member
Heather Merenda
Board Member
Bryce Wallgard
Board Member
Our Staff
Shawn Kelly
Executive Director
skelly@santaclarariver.org
Devina Schneider
Lead Restoration Specialist
dschneider@santaclarariver.org
Eda Ceviker
Restoration Specialist
eceviker@santaclarariver.org
Joseph Garcia
Restoration Specialist
jgarcia@santaclarariver.org