LandWatch’s mission is to create a blueprint for sustainability, using Monterey County as a model.
We work to enhance Monterey County’s future by addressing climate change, affordable housing, reliable water supplies, and related land and water use policies.
LandWatch is committed to climate action in Monterey County. We are actively seeking ways to mitigate climate impacts and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Learn more on our ClimateWatch page.
LandWatch is at the forefront of ensuring affordable housing options are available to local families because this also reduces climate and transportation impacts.
Learn more on our HousingWatch page.
LandWatch engages throughout Monterey County and for more than a dozen local cities to ensure climate, water, housing, public safety, and social equity issues are addressed.
Learn more on our CommunityWatch page.
LandWatch’s Recent Actions
Subbasin Plan Gets Critical Review by LandWatch (2.16M PDF)
LandWatch submits comments on the Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan specifically as it relates to missed milestones, delayed assessments and actions, failure to protect deep aquifers, and more. (01.13.25)
LandWatch Submits Letter to the Editor
LandWatch applauds the City of Monterey’s use of Fort Ord as buffer lands to more urban development instead of sprawling development onto these sensitive, species rich lands in this (unpublished) Letter to the Editor. (09.10.24)
Marina General Plans Gets LandWatch Review (226KB)
LandWatch requested that the Marina City Council pause the process on the General Plan 2045 due to new information about how the document fails to identify the full extent of the impact of the proposed development on existing natural resources and protected species. (01.08.25)
