Posts with the category ‘Drought & Water Conservation’


Conservation Before Crisis

Between 2012 – 2016 California endured one of the harshest droughts in the state’s history. Subsequently, 2017 was one of the wettest years on record, and between 2019-2023, the state… Read More…


The Gold Rush is Over – We Need to Modernize Our Water Rights System

California’s history is tied to the gold rush. It brought people to the state, was a driving factor in California’s admission into the United States, and set the foundation for… Read More…


CCKA’s 2023 Priorities for Swimmable, Fishable and Drinkable Waters for ALL Californians

January is traditionally a time to set goals for the upcoming year – and California Coastkeeper Alliance has big plans for 2023! We made significant achievements in 2022, meaning it… Read More…


Drought to Flood: What to do about California’s New Normal? Part 3: Protect and Replenish Groundwater

As California gets hit with its second atmospheric river in a week, California Coastkeeper Alliance is reflecting on how the state can better prepare for wild swings between drought and… Read More…


Drought to Flood: What to do about California’s New Normal? Part 2: Stormwater Capture

California is getting hit with its second atmospheric river in a week, and California Coastkeeper Alliance is reflecting on how the state can better prepare for wild swings between drought… Read More…


Drought to Flood: What to do about California’s New Normal? Part 1: Floodplain Restoration

California is starting off the new year with a bang, as an atmospheric river pummels the state with flooding rains, damaging winds, and significant mountain snowfall. After years of intense… Read More…


CCKA’s Top 10 Achievements in 2022

California Coastkeeper Alliance accomplished a lot for clean water in 2022 – successfully wrapping up years-long projects like the fight against a harmful desalination plant on the Orange County coast,… Read More…


The Clean Water Act Turns 50

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, landmark legislation with a lofty goal to “restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation’s… Read More…


Let’s Keep Freshwater Fresh in California’s 30×30 Initiative

Photo by David Brossard In October of 2020, Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order directing the California government to protect the state’s biodiversity and conserve 30 percent of lands and… Read More…


CCKA’s 2022 Priorities for Swimmable, Fishable, Drinkable Waters

January is traditionally a time to set goals for the upcoming year – and California Coastkeeper Alliance has big plans for 2022. This year will mark the 50th anniversary of… Read More…


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