Stormwater is the number one source of urban pollution – it runs off of paved surfaces like parking lots, sidewalks, and streets when it rains, carrying toxins into nearby waterways…. Read More…

The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary law in the United States that protects surface waters from pollution. Historically, the CWA has applied to wetlands and waters with a… Read More…

Image: 3 Fish Studios Today, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its plan to work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rewrite the definition of “waters of… Read More…

In 1972, a bipartisan supermajority of Congress enacted the federal Clean Water Act to “restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation’s waters.” The Act set… Read More…

The year is off to an inauspicious and unsettling start. The Los Angeles fires, Trump’s Executive Orders attacking California’s water policy with outright lies, and the severe pullback of federal… Read More…

Hunting and habitat loss drove California grizzly bears to extinction, and today, these animals exist only on our state flag. Their history provides a stark reminder of how much California’s… Read More…

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…

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…

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…

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…