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 Comments on Short Term Rental Rules (227K PDF)
LandWatch supports the Coastal Commission’s approval of Monterey County’s new short-term rental regulations, emphasizing their decade-long public process and balanced approach. (08.04.25)
LandWatch Asks CPUC to Reject Cal Am’s Proposal (1.7M PDF)
LandWatch Monterey County urges the CPUC to reject inflated water demand projections in Proposed Decision A2111024, citing slowed population growth, sustained conservation, and lack of evidence for a “tourism rebound.” (08.05.25)
