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Clean Water Action California protects public health and the environment by stopping pollution at the source and cleaning up contaminated waterways. We help Californians take local action and work on policy at the state and federal levels.

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Achieving Groundwater Access for All: Why Groundwater Sustainability Plans Are Failing Many Users

With increased droughts, the implementation of California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and protection of vulnerable communities dependent on small water systems and domestic wells is urgent.

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Vote! California

Be a Clean Water Voter in California!

Your vote is your voice - make sure it's heard! Learn more about upcoming elections, how to register and cast your vote, and how to get non-partisan assistance.

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Make a Special Gift to Protect Clean Water in California

Make a special gift to protect clean water in California today!

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California ReThink Disposable: Stop Trash Before It Starts

ReThink Disposable in California

Clean Water is taking-on single use products: from shopping bags, to food and beverage packaging, to plastic water bottles, our goal is to minimize the use of single use products.

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Climate Change, Drought, and Groundwater Access in California

As droughts continue, and become more frequent, our reliance on groundwater increases. During dry years, 60% of California’s water supply comes from groundwater. We must act now to ensure the Human Right to Water now and for future generations.

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Oil, Gas, and Fracking in California

Clean Water works to protect California's water, health and environment from dangerous oil and gas production activities, including fracking, acidizing, and toxic wastewater disposal.

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Safer Chemicals for California

We advocate to reduce the use of PFAS chemicals and other toxins in our water, to protect the health of Californians.

Protecting & Conserving California's Water

Four of the most common chemical threats to California's drinking water: Nitrates; Hexavalent Chromium; 1,2,3-TCP; and Perchlorate.

Affordable Water For All in California

Water is a human right and necessary for our public health. Every Californian needs access to safe, clean, and affordable drinking water.

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Civic Engagement and Democracy in California

Clean Water Action builds grassroots strength in California to impact environmental policy in Washington, D.C., in Sacramento, and at home in our communities.

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