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
Pajaro River Flood Risk Report Released (2.16M PDF)
The Pajaro River Flood Risk Report, prepared by EcoDataLab, commissioned by LandWatch and featured this week’s in Monterey County Weekly, evaluates the relationship from the other direction, i.e., to what extent climate policy, and our responses to climate change, should impact housing policy. (10.31.24)
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lands to more urban development instead of sprawling development onto these sensitive, species rich lands in this (unpublished) Letter to the Editor.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)
LandWatch Supports MST SURF!
LandWatch Monterey County reiterates its strong support for the Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) SURF! Busway and Bus Rapid Transit Project within the Monterey Branch Line corridor. We urge the Coastal Commission to support your staff’s recommendation and approve the project. (09.06.24)
