Most middle school children in Watsonville have benefited from a visit to the Watsonville Wetlands. It’s a non-profit…
COVID 2022
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COVID Hasn’t Stopped the Watsonville Wetlands from Thriving
Most middle school children in Watsonville have benefited from a visit to the Watsonville Wetlands. It’s a non-profit organization that’s been around for 30 years and has educated thousands. But when the pandemic hit last year, it was not exempt. With help from the Santa Cruz Community Credit Union, though, the Wetlands has not only survived but thrived this past year.
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Our weekday evening look at the day’s COVID-19 developments, both here in Santa Cruz County and beyond, compiled by Lookout Deputy Managing Editor Mark Conley.

