Mission Statement

The Río Espiritu Santo Watershed Council is committed to the protection, restoration and enhancement of the health of the Río Espiritu Santo Watershed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

The Rio Espiritu Santo Watershed Council will seek to establish a healthy and sustainable watershed that ensures high water quality and remains a natural habitat for wildlife and plants while recognizing the needs of the community it serves.

The objectives of the Rio Espiritu Santo Watershed Council are as follows:

• To educate members of the community on environmental issues and strategies for sustainability
• To facilitate community involvement in the actions of the council
• To seek input from the community on environmental issues of the Rio Espiritu Santo watershed
• To measure and improve the water quality of the Rio Espiritu Santo
• To preserve the habitats of the various plants and animals that reside within the watershed
• To ensure the enforcement of environmental regulations as they apply to both individuals and business interests
• To evaluate and improve the environmental impact of water sequestration infrastructure