Nov/Dec eNews: A year of community strength
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Dear Supporter,
The year is coming to a close, and now is an important time to look back at what we have achieved as a movement. From key water legislation to groundwater protection and on-the-ground drinking water projects, we are pushing towards safe, clean, and affordable water for all.
Community leaders from the Central Valley and the Central Coast advocated with us to achieve the following legislative victories:
AB 805 (Arambula) - SWB: Wastewater Administrator Authority allowing communities like East Orosi to address failing wastewater systems.
AB 2454 (Lee) - Tenant Rights: Well Testing giving tenants the right to have their domestic wells tested for contamination, and tap into key services like bottled water in areas where emergency programs exist.
AB 3090 (Maeinschien) - Wireless Emergency Notifications: Water Contamination alerting communities to drinking water contamination after a natural disaster through Wireless Emergency Alert notifications.
Looking forward, we are excited to work with new leadership in Orosi to move vital water projects forward in Northern Tulare County. Additionally with the approval of Prop 4, we will work closely with allies and the legislature to make sure $610 million reaches our communities to fund safe drinking water projects.
Stay tuned later this month as we share more wins from 2024 and what's to come next year!
Adelante,
Susana De Anda
Co-Founder and Executive Director
10 years of Sustainable Groundwater Management
For 96% of people in the San Joaquin Valley, groundwater is their main water source for drinking, cooking, and household needs. This reality made the protection of groundwater vital to make sure this valuable resource is available for generations to come. The creation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) was historic and community partners worked hard over the past decade to make sure groundwater management plans take their realities into account.
In these first 10 years, we’ve seen the results of community advocacy in action:
The State Water Board placed the Tule and Tulare Sub Basins under probation. This means their groundwater sustainability plans must be updated to = protect groundwater for small farmworker communities.
The Kaweah Sub Basin updated their sustainability plans to include better groundwater protections for small communities as a direct result of community advocacy.
With continued opportunities for collaboration and feedback, we know SGMA can be a strong tool in the fight for clean drinking water.
Join the movement this holiday season!
With a strong year for water justice we are getting ready to further our impact next year. Here is how you can join us!
Become a monthly sustaining donor! Working to ensure all Californians have access to safe, clean and affordable water is a long-term commitment. By supporting CWC monthly with $10, $25, or $50 you allow us to work strategically, knowing that there is a consistent budget available for our work that can be adaptable to changing external factors.
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CWC is Hiring
Do you have a passion for environmental and social justice? Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside those on the frontlines of the movement for safe and affordable drinking water in California?
Community Water Center is hiring:
Community Solutions Coordinator - Visalia Office
Primarily responsible for developing drinking water projects in underserved communities where residents do not have reliable access to safe and affordable drinking water.
More information on CWC Careers here!
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CWC Is Hiring:
Do you have a passion for environmental and social justice? Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside those on the frontlines of the movement for safe and affordable drinking water in California?
Community Water Center is hiring:
Community Solutions Coordinator - Visalia Office
Primarily responsible for developing drinking water projects in underserved communities where residents do not have reliable access to safe and affordable drinking water.
Engineering Project Manager (Drinking Water) - Watsonville Office
Responsible for managing all activities concerned with implementing one to two large drinking water infrastructure projects from planning to completion.
Communications Intern - Visalia or Sacramento Office
Help serve as a resource for information and a center of expertise on community water challenges through social media, the website, and media.
More information on CWC Careers here!
Community Resources
Guide to Community Drinking Water Advocacy
Visit the Guide to Community Drinking Water Advocacy to find information about your water supply and quality, potential threats to groundwater quality, and how to get involved in local groundwater management decisions among other great information. Visit the guide here!
Thank you to our Generous Donors!
A huge thank you to our sustaining monthly donors! Your ongoing commitment to water justice ensures everyone will have access to safe, clean and affordable drinking water.
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