The Stevens & Permanente Creeks Watershed Council was officially formed in August of 2003. Our mission reads:

The SPCWC mission is to engage the community in wise stewardship of our watershed, furthering the protection, restoration, and community appreciation of creeks and associated habitats.

This will be accomplished through collaboration and consensus in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of the entire community.

 We are a collection of community residents, city representatives, agency officials, scientists, environmental advocates, and other interested stakeholders with a common vision for a better watershed. All community members and interested parties are invited and strongly encouraged to attend and participate! For some ideas on how to contribute your time and knowledge, try our section on Getting Involved.

We meet every other month to discuss ongoing projects, future goals, and current issues that face the watershed. Registered members may login and view our doucuments for more information.

Download or view a two page information flyer here. 

Stevens Creek is an urban treasure amidst a busy metropolitan area. It still contains wooded riparian habitat which benefits a remnant run of Steelhead Trout. One of the goals of the council is to improve conditions in the creek and help to restore this run of fish. More importantly, the council hopes to provide an open forum for stakeholder discussion and problem resolution.

Stevens Creek and Permanente Creek are connected via a bypass channel and an underground pipe which allows floodwaters in Permanente Creek to flow down Stevens creek avoiding flooding in the lower Permanente Creek watershed. Since these two creeks are hydraulically connected we decide to address problems in both watersheds together.

Well you asked for it, a new website where multiple contributors like you can provide content. Plus new features like an event calendar and the ability to search the site to find items of interest to you.  Also for registered users a document upload and download feature member information and more.

At the top right of most articles you will see some icons that allow you to view as a pdf, print, send as a link in email to someone, or edit the article if you are registered and have the editor privilege enabled.  

Most pages have a random photo to look at so send me your favorite watershed photo max 320 pixels wide.  

This is the start of what I hope will be a great improvement over the old site.  Enjoy..

In Poisoned Waters, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Hedrick Smith examines the growing hazards to human health and the ecosystem.