Welcome to Inland Empire Waterkeeper!
Inland Empire Waterkeeper is a grassroots, non-profit water quality organization with a mission to enhance and protect the quality of the waterways within the Upper Santa Ana River Watershed. This is accomplished through five program tenets: advocacy, education, research, restoration, and enforcement. Established in 2005, Inland Empire Waterkeeper is a chapter of Orange County Coastkeeper, which oversees the Orange County portion of the watershed, and is a separately licensed member of the international Waterkeeper Alliance.
Inland Empire Waterkeeper's vision is to achieve a sustainable watershed free of pollution and a community of motivated water stewards to ensure swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters within the Upper Santa Ana River Watershed.
Little Seedlings--Classes Start Soon!
Waterkeeper expands the Little Seedlings program to the Hidden Valley Wildlife Area! Children will learn colors, letters, numbers, and so much more through nature as they become the stewards of the future!
Great for children ages 3-5. Must be potty trained. Children should bring a reusable water bottle and lunch to class every day. Students should also dress in layers, and wear closed-toe shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.
Scholarships now available for both locations! Learn more about the requirements or apply HERE!
Program Details
Hidden Valley Nature Center
October 3-29: Monday/Wednesday or Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9-Noon
Fee: $160/month, 2-day option (8 classes); $200/month, 3-day option (12 classes)
Ameal Moore Nature Center
October 30-November 29: Tuesdays & Thursdays- 9-Noon
Fee: $160/month
Register at RivReg.org!
See the Little Seedlings-Ameal Moore flyer here!
October Cleanups
Since 2014, Waterkeeper has removed over 111,000 pounds of trash from Southern California waterways with the help of community volunteers! Join Waterkeeper this month for our last Crest to Coast cleanup of the year!
Cucamonga Creek Cleanup (Eastvale/Chino area)
Saturday, October 27th
8 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Hellman Avenue, north of Chino-Corona Road/Chandler Street.
RSVP HERE
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Internship Opportunities
Interested in volunteer opportunities? Visit the Calendar to RSVP to upcoming events!