The Big Chico Creek Watershed Citizen Monitoring Program provides opportunities for the public to participate in watershed monitoring and restoration efforts, to encourage public understanding of the ecological function of watersheds, and urban runoff pollution sources including easy measures they can take to prevent pollution from entering local waterways. These efforts are closely linked with the goals of the Big Chico Creek Watershed Alliance, the City of Chico Storm Water Management Program, and the City of Chico Park Division Volunteer Program, as well as the educational needs of local schools.