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.

Drilling rig in Lost Hills, photo by A. Grinberg

California Program Update, December 2023 | Climate Justice is Environmental Justice

Climate Justice is Environmental Justice | California Program Update, December 2023

Welcome to Clean Water Action California’s Program Update! Read all about how we’re working towards California’s environmental health and safety. Thank you for your support of this work and for being part of the solution!

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Oil and Gas Wastewater in California

California oil companies produce more than 130 billion gallons of wastewater every year, threatening the state's water quality and environmental health.

Underground Injection: Oil and Gas Wastewater Disposal and Enhanced Recovery

The majority of oil and gas wastewater in California is injected underground putting our aquifers at risk.

Why a 3200 ft Buffer is Critical for CA Communities

CalGEM and the Governor’s office have proposed new oil and gas public health rules. They have proposed a 3200-foot setback from new oil and gas wells to protect frontline communities. This is huge -- but we have to make sure the proposal is finalized.

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California Currents | Winter 2024

In This Issue: California Voters Invest in Climate Reality | Communities Are Taking the Fight for Clean Air Into Their Own Hands | A Year of Success for Our ReThink Disposable Program | Bringing PFAS Testing to California’s Smallest Communities | National Updates: 2024 Election Results and Our Work; The Safe Drinking Water Act: 50 Years of Progress — But the Work is Never Finished; A Win for Our Water: Progress On Getting Lead Out Of Drinking Water

California Currents | Summer 2024

In This Issue: Climate Bond is a Go for November! | Water Affordability in California | California Misses Opportunity to Make Real Change on PFAS | Bringing Back California’s Beavers! | Bay Lights Charters Case Study Shows the Impact of Reuse on the Bay | Fenceline Communities Take a Win | Legislative Update

California Currents | Winter 2023

In This Issue: Cancer-Causing Chemicals in our Water is Unacceptable | Keeping Californians Safe | Making Lemonade: How To Deal With The Combination Of Pollution And Climate Change | The Battle Not Yet Won: Oil & Gas Buffer Zones | ReThink Disposable: Expanding in the Bay Area | National News: Urge Your Elected Officials To Protect ALL Of Our Water! | The Clean Water Act of 2023 | We Can Get The Lead Out Of Drinking Water | Federal Budget Update

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