Local leaders said the inaugural countywide day of action, held May 11, attracted more than 30 participating organizations from the Pajaro Valley to Davenport and at least 431 volunteers that managed to collect more than 1,548 pounds of litter collectively.
AS CARS VROOM ALONG PORTER DRIVE HEADING TOWARD EITHER WATSONVILLE OR SALINAS, IT LOOKS LIKE AN EVERYDAY SCENE IN PAJARO; far from the images of water that rushed into the
"Part of my reason for bringing this forward is I haven't found another way to help people rebuild out of harm's way . if there is one I'd love to hear it," said Supervisor Manu Koenig. "This is really the beginning of reconciling with a changing world and a changing climate."