Learn About
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Emergency Preparedness
The next time disaster strikes, you may not have much time to act. Prepare now for a sudden emergency.
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Garbage Services
City of Watsonville provides all residents with a wheeled cart for garbage service.
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The Nature Center
As part of our Conservation Outreach and Education Program, the Nature Center plays a dynamic role in educating and inspiring residents and visitors alike about our local wetlands, as well as many conservation issues and local environmental services.
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The Urban Greening Plan
The City’s Urban Greening Plan will identify and design many projects that will either address greenhouse gas emissions or help residents adapt to challenges posed by climate change.
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Water Rebates
The City of Watsonville generously supports water conservation by providing free resources and incentives for both businesses and residents alike who want to help us meet our water conservation goals while saving money at the same time.
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Utility Rates
Find out the current rates for sewer, solid waste, and water services.
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Current Water/Sewer Projects
The Public Works and Utility Department’s Engineering Division provides Capital Improvement Project design and management.
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Pinto Lake Restoration
Learn about the causes for the declining health of Pinto Lake and what is being done to restore it.
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Urban Greening Program
The City’s Urban Greening Plan will identify and design many projects that will either address greenhouse gas emissions or help residents adapt to challenges posed by climate change.
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Water Conservation
Learn about water conservation programs available for residents and businesses.
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Recycling Programs
The City of Watsonville provides curbside collection of recycling, garbage and yard waste for residential and commercial properties which include single family homes, mixed use properties and multifamily dwellings.
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Flood Zones
The Federal Emergency Management Agency administers the National Insurance Program and as part of that program, it maps areas where streams and rivers are expected to flood beyond their banks.
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Your Water Quality
The City of Watsonville is proud to provide safe and healthy drinking water to our customers at the lowest rates in the region.
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Landfill
The Solid Waste Division maintains the City owned landfill.
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Pajaro River Monitoring System
Use the City of Watsonville's river monitoring system.
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Main Street Improvement Project
In an effort to revitalize our Downtown, you will soon see trial modifications to a section of Main Street (between Beach Street and Riverside Drive) as the lanes are reduced from four lanes to two lanes with center turn lanes, addition of bicycle lanes, center medians with plantings, and corner treatments for pedestrian safety.
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Current Street Improvement Projects
The Public Works and Utility Department’s Engineering Division provides Capital Improvement Project design and management.
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Disaster Preparedness
View emergency preparedness resources.
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Stormwater Protection
We strive to inform our residents, businesses and new developers about the impacts of stormwater pollution and the best practices to prevent it.