Data centers power the modern internet, storing and processing the data required for our online activities. Though these types of server facilities have existed for decades, they are popping up… 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…

2025 was not a banner year for environmental progress. Although sometimes it feels easier to talk about the challenges, we’d like to end the year with some hope for the… 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…

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…