Inland Empire Waterkeeper

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.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour!

Mark your calendars! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is On Tour and is coming to Downtown Riverside on Saturday, October 12, 2019! Great opportunity for a unique night out in the town.

Tickets are now available!

Looking for a new way to build customers? Become a sponsor of the 2019 Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Build your customer base by joining the Wild & Scenic Film Festival as an event sponsor while showing your brand's commitment to the environment and the communities you serve throughout the Inland Empire. Sponsorship levels vary and there is surely a level perfect for your advertising needs! Sponsorship levels include radio ads, film selection, name and logo on theater and lobby screens, and booth at the event. Give us a call at 951.530.8823 to learn how advertising your brand at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival through our reach can lead you to new customers. And because we are a non-profit, your donation is tax-deductible!

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Little Seedlings--Classes start soon!

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.

Program Details

Ameal Moore Nature Center

Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays- 9-Noon

Fee: $160/month

Registration is NOW OPEN! Check out the registration links below:

Monday/Wednesday

Tuesday/Thursday

See the Little Seedlings-Ameal Moore flyer here!

Solving Homelessness in the Watershed Regional Conference

On January 17, nearly 130 leaders from the State of California, local cities, counties, educational institutions and non-profit government organizations forged through the rain and heavy weather to gather at California State University San Bernardino for a working symposium to collaborate on the topic of homelessness in the watershed. The event opened with San Bernardino County Supervisor, Josie Gonzales. As an advocate for a “people first” philosophy, she shared insight on her personal experiences
of visiting with those experiencing homelessness living along the waterways of the Santa Ana River. Her heartfelt message passionately described the barriers, which are hindering opportunities for solutions.

Internship Opportunities

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Interested in volunteer opportunities? Visit the Calendar to RSVP to upcoming events!