What We Do
With a veteran staff of permitted and licensed habitat restoration specialists and biologists, the Santa Ana Watershed Association—a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization—has removed nearly 5,000 acres of Arundo and other invasive plants throughout the watershed.
SAWA provides long-term habitat restoration and wildlife management services for a variety of clients, including local, state and federal agencies, conservation organizations and private citizens.
Quick Facts
2,800 square miles
The size of the Santa Ana
River Watershed
700 miles
Total length of the Santa Ana
River and its tributaries
244 Protected species
There are 244 sensitive plant and animal species in the Santa Ana Watershed, 43 of which are listed as Threatened or Endangered species.
About Us
Learn more about our projects, governance and studies below.