September eNews: Safe Water Funding Secured through 2045!
Para español, haz clic aqui
Dear Supporter,
Last month, the Supreme Court issued a deeply troubling ruling that effectively sanctions racial profiling by immigration agents. This decision gives legal cover for targeting individuals based on their assumed race or ethnicity, speaking English with an accent or speaking Spanish, being present in specific locations such as farms or day labor pickup sites, or the type of work they do.
This ruling paves the way for increased harassment of Latino, immigrant, and other nonwhite communities. This is not the America we believe in.
At Community Water Center (CWC), we work hand in hand with immigrant communities across California. Our mission is rooted in the belief that safe, clean, and affordable drinking water is a human right—a right that must be protected regardless of race, income, or immigration status. We know that water justice is inseparable from social justice.
We stand in unwavering solidarity with our partners and allies who are fighting back against these attacks on immigrant communities. In this dangerous moment, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that all community members feel safe, valued, and empowered—whether they’re attending a local meeting or speaking out at the Capitol in Sacramento.
As a grassroots organization, our work goes beyond water. It’s about dignity. It’s about justice. And it’s about creating a world where the most vulnerable among us are protected—not targeted. We will continue to share resources, listen to our communities, and shape our advocacy to meet their needs—because justice for the most vulnerable strengthens us all.
Now more than ever, we must stand together to protect our shared humanity.
Adelante,
Susana De Anda
Co-Founder and Executive Director, and CWC Team
SAFER is Safe!
CWC staff and community partners at the State Capitol advocating for SAFER in August.
The SAFER program is here to stay through 2045! Governor Gavin Newsom renewed California’s Cap & Trade program which includes funding for the SAFER program. This deal secured $130 million annually through 2045 to fund safe drinking water projects for California. Community leader in the Central Coast and SAFER Advisory Group member, Silverio Perez, described the continuation of SAFER as, “...a hope for communities who are still facing drinking water problems and are advocating for solutions.”
Before this deal was reached, funding for SAFER was set to sunset in 2030, but this victory means SAFER and funding for it are now guaranteed for almost 20 years! Some of the hardest safe water projects in our state — in historically underinvested communities — can take years to complete. Knowing we have reliable funding to see those projects through is a huge win. This legislative win was only made possible thanks to a collective effort from staff, EJ allies, and dedicated community partners who spoke to the good work done by SAFER and the need to continue these efforts. Decision makers are ready to listen when communities are informed and active in their advocacy!
We’ll keep working to secure more legislative wins, so keep an eye out for how you can support!
Construction is Happening in the Central Coast!
Construction is taking place for the Springfield project.
Construction is advancing in the El Comité area! Since we celebrated the groundbreaking in Monterey County, construction for the main line is complete on three roads. This milestone means we are one step closer to getting homes connected to clean drinking water. Community partners are being kept up to date on where construction is taking place to make sure everyone is informed on the progress being made.
Homes are set to have clean drinking water by the fall of 2026. Community partners were persistent to secure resources so that they can look forward to turning on the tap in their homes to clean water. The path to the Human Right to Water is achievable and this is a clear example of that!
Stay tuned to eNews for updates as construction moves along!
ICE Raids in California Block Farmworker Access to Clean Water
View all recent media here.
CWC is Hiring
Do you have a passion for environmental and social justice? Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside those on the frontlines of the movement for safe and affordable drinking water in California?
Community Water Center is hiring:
Policy Director - Sacramento Office
The ideal candidate is an experienced policy advocacy leader and people manager who is: Committed to environmental justice, Energized to lead a team of policy advocates toward successful outcomes, and has a proven track record of wins, and Eager to partner with rural, low-income communities of color living with contaminated drinking water to seek short- and long-term solutions.
More information on CWC Careers here!
Community Resources
The Drinking Water Tool
Visit the Drinking Water Tool to see who makes decisions about your water supply and quality, potential threats to groundwater quality, and how to get involved in local groundwater management decisions, among other great information. Use the tool here!
Thank you to our Generous Donors!
A huge thank you to our sustaining monthly donors! Your ongoing commitment to water justice ensures everyone will have access to safe, clean and affordable drinking water.
Ann Dierks, Bessma Mourad, Bob Simone, Carly Yoshida, Claire Sarraille, Claire Wilkens, F Thomas Biglione, Herbert G Cattanach, Jelle van Geuns, Jonathan Nelson, Jose Pablo Ortiz Partida, Kat Gilje, Kelsey Hinton, Kirk Demartini, Kjirste Morrell, Kristin Dobbin, Lauren Gordon, Lou Riordan, Margaret Ferguson, Margaret Pedersen, Max Gomberg, Max Meyer, Robert Kimberling, Sandi Matsumoto, Temma Kaplan, Wendy Hoben
September Donor
Chloe Chang
Be a water champion and support safe water for all.
