The lifespan of a coho salmon is about 3-4 years. Coincidentally, the State Water Board estimates it will take about the life cycle of a coho salmon to adopt regulations… Read More…

For three decades, the County of San Luis Obispo has harmed endangered species in Arroyo Grande Creek through its operation of Lopez Dam. Despite warnings from state agencies, the County… Read More…

Last month, the Sonoma County Superior Court ordered the County to protect its waterways from excessive groundwater pumping. This ruling is a major victory for the public and natural resources… Read More…

This legislative year is about building on our success from last year. CCKA introduced two new bills this year with Assemblymember Diane Papan, the new Chair of the Assembly Water… Read More…

On January 17, California Coastkeeper Alliance submitted a petition to the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) to establish permanent instream flow regulations in the Shasta Watershed. Instream… Read More…

Photo: Shannon Switzer After a successful 2023, California Coastkeeper Alliance has big plans for protecting clean water in 2024. In particular, we are focused on addressing issues where the state… Read More…

California Coastkeeper Alliance has much to celebrate in 2023 – from nominating the first new marine water quality protections in 50 years, to successfully advocating for the nation’s first direct… Read More…

The Scott and Shasta Rivers were once some of the most productive salmon habitats in the Western United States. The Scott River’s incredible gravel beds and meandering flows were perfect… Read More…

Last month, we told you about the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approval of a revised groundwater well construction and drilling ordinance intended to protect local streams and creeks, and… Read More…

On April 18, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a revised groundwater well construction and drilling ordinance that aims to protect local streams and creeks from drying up and… Read More…