California was built by taking water at unsustainable rates from faraway places, pumping it across the state at enormous energy cost, using it once, and flushing it into the ocean…. Read More…
California was built by taking water at unsustainable rates from faraway places, pumping it across the state at enormous energy cost, using it once, and flushing it into the ocean…. Read More…
For too long, water pollution in California has followed a familiar pattern: communities suffer, regulators issue fines, and the money disappears into a system that rarely delivers relief where it’s… Read More…
Last November, CCKA submitted comments in support of the Department of Toxic Substances Control’s (DTSC) proposal to list potential chemical derivatives to ensure tire manufacturers evaluate and adopt safer alternatives… Read More…
As California enters 2026, the stakes for our water could not be higher. Climate-driven extremes, aging infrastructure, industrial pollution, and inequitable water governance continue to threaten rivers, beaches, and communities… Read More…
In my 15-year career I have never seen such an anti-environmental legislative session. It saddens me to say this with such confidence, but California is no longer the national leader… Read More…
This month, many parts of Southern California saw their first significant rain event. Long-time residents are often relieved to see these huge downpours. The water refreshes our landscape and feels… Read More…
California’s coast has 34 Areas of Special Biological Significance (ASBS) – areas that support a wide variety of marine life and form the basic building blocks for a sustainable, resilient… Read More…
On May 6, 2025, California Coastkeeper Alliance, alongside Orange County Coastkeeper and San Diego Coastkeeper, appeared before the California State Water Resources Control Board to advocate for the approval of… Read More…
Last month, Pebble Beach Company, California Coastkeeper Alliance, The Otter Project, and Monterey Waterkeeper announced a historic alliance to protect water quality in Carmel Bay. This partnership represents a significant… Read More…
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…
