Unequal Access to Grants

This article examines the possibility that disadvantaged communities received a disproportionately low share of funding for their water projects..

Promoting Quality, Equity and Latino Leadership in California Water Policy

Latino Issues Forum 2003 report which describes the barriers to Latino participation in California water policy.

Center for Policy Alternatives - Environmental Justice

The Center for Policy Alternatives provides a policy brief on the Environmental Justice Act, which will take effect in July 2005.

http://www.stateaction.org/issues/legislation.cfm/issue/EnvironmentalJustice.xml

Toxics On Tap: Pesticides In California Drinking Water Sources 1999

This report details the contamination of California's drinking water and evaluates state health standards.

Californians for Pesticide Reform - Publications, Pesticide Database and Maps

Provides introductory information on pesticide exposure and the impacts to human health. Advocacy and research organization based in San Francisco that provides information on the health affects of pesticide exposure, as well as pesticide policy and practices.

Women's Foundation - Effects of Toxic Contamination

A new report on women’s health and the environment. Learn more about how toxins in the environment have a disproportionate affect on women and their children.

Environment California - Groundwater Contamination and Impacts

Down the Drain: Six Case Studies of Groundwater Contamination that are Wasting California's Water.

Natural Resources Defense Council – Clean Water Report

NRDC's 2003 study of drinking water quality in 19 U.S. cities finds that drinking water might pose health risks

California's Contaminated Groundwater: Is the State Minding the Store?

Overview of existing groundwater monitoring and data collection in California and possible sources of groundwater contamination.

Watershed Protection - Laws

Provides a clear definition of the Clean Water Act, Endangered species act, CEQA and other related environmental laws.

Pacific Institute's report "Sustainable Use of Water - California Success Stories"

Provides research and policy analysis on issues relating to development, the environment, and security. This document provides information on water cut offs, policies, responsible parties, and water rights.

Smart Communities -Toilet Replacement Program

Describes the Toilet Replacement Program of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWDSC), which has been successful in employing community-based organizations.

Water Heist

A Public Citizen report describing corporate control over California's water.

Clean Water At Risk: A 30th Anniversary Assessment of the Bush Administration's Rollback of Clean Water Protections

Report details the ways in which original Clean Water Act protections have been undermined.

Health in the Heartland: The Crisis Continues

Report by the Central Valley Health Policy Institute that outlines the health problems facing California's Central Valley.