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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.
Fruitvale Community Restaurants: ReThink Disposable Case Study
Five local Fruitvale restaurants teamed up to reduce single-use disposable waste by over 187,600 individual pieces and over 3,240 pounds — annually. After an average payback period of 2.74 months, this group of restaurants will collectively be saving over $10,000 every year by purchasing fewer disposables, dramatically reducing plastic pollution in their operations, and providing real-time examples of businesses that are both eco-friendly and economical in the Fruitvale community.
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.
Campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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