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…

Fifty years ago, America’s waters were severely polluted. Rivers caught fire, lakes were unsafe to swim, and municipalities struggled to provide people with safe, clean drinking water. The Clean Water… Read More…

Last month, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed September 26th Native American Day and announced the signing of several bills that advance tribal priorities. Those tribal priorities included CCKA co-sponsored Assembly Bill 263 (Rogers), which… Read More…

This year, CCKA introduced Senate Bill 601, the Right to Clean Water Act, which aims to protect California from the Trump Administration’s federal rollbacks by enshrining longstanding federal Clean Water… Read More…

CCKA and the coalition of community and clean water advocates at the State Water Board’s Expert Panel Hearing. Low-income communities of color in California’s Central Valley and Central Coast have… 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…

July 25th is Swimmable California Day! A day proclaimed by the California Legislature to recognize every Californians’ right to waterways and beaches that are clean and safe to enjoy. Wherever… 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…