California

Clean Water Fund protects water and health, from watershed to water tap. Clean Water Fund’s programs reach and involve more than 50,000 Californians every year, building a clean water and clean energy future through outreach, education and organizing at the local, state and national levels.

Support Clean Water in California

Clean Water Fund is leading the way in California on:

Environmental health solutions that prevent waste and pollution at the source
Protecting communities from the threats posed by the oil and gas industry with a focus on fence-line communities in the Central Valley
Clean energy and climate solutions that create jobs and protect water

2026 California Voting Guide

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

Water as a Human Right

The Human Right to Water, passed in 2012, is a momentous achievement because hundreds of community members who lacked safe drinking water spent years advocating for the legislation—and when it finally passed, their celebration was heartfelt and well-earned.

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Case Study: San Jose Community Restaurants

San Jose Community Restaurants: ReThink Disposable Case Study

Three local restaurants in San Jose teamed up to reduce single-use disposable waste by over 381,376 individual pieces and over 5,695 pounds annually, and they will collectively be saving over $15,000 every year by purchasing fewer disposables. These restaurants all stand as real examples of how businesses can be both eco-friendly and economical.

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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.