Public Works

The City of Capitola has been proactively working to reduce its water consumption and serve as an example to its residents for many years. In the first seven months of 2014, we have reduced our overall consumption by 31.7 percent or almost 1.5 million gallons. See the chart below for a quick comparison.

Earlier water conservation efforts began with the removal of all turf from street medians and converting to water-saving flush valves in City facilities. The 2008 remodel and expansion of the Esplanade bathrooms included new water-conserving fixtures and waterless urinals.

The Central Coast Regional Water Board’s new, more stringent development requirements known as, Post-Construction Requirements (PCRs), became effective March 6, 2014.  Projects that receive their first discretionary approval for design elements after March 6, 2014 or if no discretionary approval is required, receive their first ministerial permit after that date, are subject to the PCRs.

Commission on the Environment Workshop Agenda

Capitola City Beach Clean Up with Save Our Shores on Saturday, May 17th from 10 am-12 noon.  See the link for additional information.

Join the Coastal Watershed Council, George McMenamin, and the Resource Conservation District for a tour of two restoration projects along Soquel Creek. Follow the link below for more details and registration.