CA residents want equity in their water system, which entrenches structural racism and funnels profits to the wealthy few, depleting the state's diminishing groundwater and exacerbating water insecurity. Our new report details how we fight back 👇 climateandcommunity.org/research/achie

Achieving Water Justice in California - Climate & Community Institute

California’s water rights system is rooted in land theft and racism. It facilitates unjust and unsustainable outcomes that threaten the well-being and survival of people, agriculture, …

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Recommendation 1: Prioritize water to meet basic needs and support sustainable agriculture and healthy ecosystems. Once this criteria is met, allocations and water investments should be made to prepare for dry years. Any surplus can then be used for private benefit.