As 2024 closes, we celebrate the progress we’ve made toward cleaner waters and healthier oceans this year. The future holds significant challenges, but we remain unwaveringly committed to fighting for… Read More…

In California’s Central Valley, low-income families, rural communities, and people of color bear the brunt of the dairy industry’s environmental degradation. Many of these residents rely on local groundwater resources… Read More…

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…

This week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in San Francisco v. EPA. California Coastkeeper Alliance has been watching the case closely because the Court’s decision will have major implications… Read More…

On September 22nd, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1827 into law. This bill, authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan, continues CCKA’s work of fighting for affordable and equitable water. When you… 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…

To some, if you are rich enough, a parking ticket is just the price to park. Fines may act as a disincentive for some people, but for others, paying a… Read More…

Since the inception of the Clean Water Act over fifty years ago, California has tried to keep our waterways healthy through a pollutant-by-pollutant approach. The idea being that, if we… Read More…

Over the next fifteen years, expect to see a massive change in how urban Californians use water. Green lawns will be replaced with native plants, inefficient appliances will be replaced… Read More…