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2025 Year in Review: Toxics in California
California is known as a leader in regulating toxic chemicals in products to protect public health and prevent pollution. The end of the year is a great time to review the opportunities and challenges faced by Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund’s Toxics Program in 2025 and how we met them. There were some grave disappointments, but those only provide fuel for future victories.
2025 Year in Review: Groundwater in California
It's been a decade since the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) was passed in California, and almost all groundwater basin managers and state agencies responsible for oversight are taking the law seriously. Clean Water Action has been fully engaged throughout the process, working with allies around the state to ensure that voices of local communities, small farmers and environmental representatives are included in these planning efforts.
Governor’s Environmental Vetoes are a Missed Leadership Opportunity
Today Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 682 (Allen) which was approved by the legislature last month and which would have banned PFAS or “forever chemicals” in six product categories - cookware, dental floss, children’s products not covered by previous legislation, non-paper based food packaging, ski wax, and cleaning products.
SAFER Water for California's Future
“Multiple organizations strongly supported Proposition 4 last year. That funding is even more important now, when federal decisions have reduced funding for water infrastructure and increased pressures on the state’s General Fund. This funding will allow us to continue investing in urgently needed solutions.”
Clean Water Action & Coalition Partners Work to Keep Us Safe from Pesticides in Our Groundwater!
This Summer, Clean Water Action participated in the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s (DPR) public comment period for its update to the Groundwater Protection List (GWPL). Read more about our coalition work and our recommendations for DPR.