Links to Organizations that Work on Water Justice

Environmental Justice Coalition for Water
The Environmental Justice Coalition for Water’s (EJCW’s) mission is to educate, empower, and nurture a community-based coalition that will serve as a public voice and be an effective advocate of environmental justice issues in California water policy. EJCW recently issued “Thirsty for Justice: A People’s Blueprint for California Water” a comprehensive overview of the environmental justice issues in California water.

Water Education Foundation 
Provides educational materials for adults and youth, hosts “Water Tours” offering a first hand look at some of the regions critical to the debate about the future of water resources in California, publishes the magazine “Western Water” and offers an annual briefing in Sacramento for policy makers and stakeholders.

Planning and Conservation League
For more than 30 years, this California nonprofit lobbying alliance of individuals and conservation organizations has worked to protect California’s environment.

The PCL Action Center tracks environmental bills in the Legislature.

The PCL Investment Strategy for California Water sets forth priorities to provide water quality, environmental restoration, social equity, a strong economy, viable agriculture and preservation of open spaces, as well as integrated resource management.