ABOUT US
Our Mission
For more than 30 years, LA Waterkeeper has confronted Los Angeles’ toughest water challenges head-on, pushing for bold policies, urgent investments, and lasting solutions that protect our water future for generations to come.
We envision a Los Angeles where every community can count on clean, safe, reliable water — where our rivers, wetlands, beaches, and coastlines are thriving, our neighborhoods are greener and more resilient, and our water systems are built for a changing climate.
Our History & Victories
Our Alliances
For more than 30 years, LA Waterkeeper has helped reshape how Los Angeles protects its water. From landmark legal victories to policy reforms that strengthened water protections across the region, our work has driven lasting change, both locally and nationally.
Our Values
At LA Waterkeeper, how we work matters just as much as what we work on. We advocate boldly for the health of our waterways and communities, grounding every decision in science, law, and equity. We hold ourselves accountable, demand the same from decision-makers, and partner with frontline communities to drive lasting, systemic change.
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Undeterred by the size or scope of the challenge, we use the best available science and policy to effectively address the most pressing systemic issues impacting our water and water supplies.
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We value the power of relationships and broad-based collaboration to improve the lives of those most disproportionately impacted by pollution.
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We face difficult, and sometimes fraught, issues head-on, never wavering from a commitment to advocate boldly for the health and safety of our communities, local waterways, and water supplies.
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We hold ourselves accountable to the communities and ecosystems we serve by acting with transparency, making principled decisions, and maintaining honest communication.