carmel-by-the-sea resources

first flush and snapshot day

Samples of water from the river. Water intake. Water abstraction. Water diversion. Environmental pollution.

The First Flush water quality monitoring program promotes volunteer participation, stewardship and environmental education while providing important data regarding the quality of water flowing into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

mission trail nature preserve

Mission trail nature preserve

The Mission Trail Nature Preserve is a 34-acre park that encompasses three miles of hiking trails and a native plant garden. The City has an active management plan to remove invasive plants, restore wetlands, and improve the trail system.

what goes where

Recycling What Goes Where

For iOS and Android, What Goes Where App is Monterey County’s guide to help you determine how to recycle everyday materials. Play the What Goes Where Sorting Game to learn how to separate materials in your carts!

pick up posse

Group of volunteers picking up trash on the beach. Selective focus on plastic bottle in foreground

The Pick Up Posse is a team that helps of local citizens with the goal to make Carmel beautiful, safe, and inviting and, making sure there is no litter accomplishes all three. Learn more and join the team to keep Carmel litter-free!