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Why Groundwater Matters
It has been an unusually warm winter in the Western United States, allowing meteorologists to coin the delightful and descriptive phrase “snow drought.” California is more fortunate than other western states — after three consecutive years of robust rain and snowfall, our reservoirs began the winter at or above historic averages and continue to be full. But the powerful storms of December and February aren’t reflected in the current mountain snowpack, as record-high temperatures are melting the snow almost as fast as it falls. The March 1 snow survey showed snowpack at 66% of normal levels for
ReThink Disposable Program Partners with the City of Fremont to Remove Nearly Three Tons of Plastics from the Waste Stream
For the last year, ReThink Disposable has been working with the City of Fremont to reduce the use of single-use disposable foodware by local restaurants. ReThink’s Certified Senior Outreach Specialists partnered with 15 restaurants across the city to make the switch to sustainable reusable foodware for their dine-in guests – with significant results.
The Importance of SGMA in the Battle Against Climate Change
The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) was passed by the California legislature in 2014 in an effort to stop decades of overdraft of California’s aquifers and ensure California groundwater is being managed sustainably. Safeguarding the success of SGMA is essential for California’s future water supply needs.
Water Justice Delayed for Low-income Californians
In California, the Human Right to Water guarantees safe, clean and affordable drinking water for all. Twelve years later, and we are still allowing families to fall into debt when unable to pay for this vital service. We need real solutions now.
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