MEDIA COVERAGE
Dominique Zamora, Development & Communications Manager
dominique@lawaterkeeper.org
July 2026
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Plastic Free July: Angelenos invited to help protect beaches, rivers and the Pacifi
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California industrial facilities face growing wave of stormwater citizen suits from private organisations
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The environmental plaintiffs: A guide to the organizations filing stormwater citizen suits in California
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“A cottage industry” - the economics of CWA citizen suit enforcement
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California lawmakers seek more transparency on data center water use
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Letters to the Editor: The CEQA is a powerful environmental tool. We can’t afford to roll it back
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Colorado River reservoirs hit record lows as Trump administration threatens major cuts
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Western U.S. water crisis deepens as states fail to agree on Colorado River management
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Colorado River states clash over water cuts
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Colorado River reservoirs drop to historic record lows
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A Regional Water Board to require cleanup of commercial runoff
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State regulators crack down on polluted runoff from L.A. shopping centers. Warehouses
June 2026
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Can a Water Renaissance put California on a sustainable path?
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CA groups push $44B water plan over $60B Delta Tunnel
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Advocates push for new vision to tackle water scarcity in Californi
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How a deep-ocean desalination startup hopes to rewrite California’s water future
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Southern California water agencies mount massive push for reuse
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News in Brief: Magic Mountain to treat wastewater
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Polluted rain runoff from big box store parking lots could see a crackdown
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Daily Digest, 6/5: In Regional Water News and Commentary Today: Southern California: Riverpark Coalition and Los Angeles Waterkeeper announce landmark settlement to expand public park space and protect the Los Angeles River
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Monday Morning Coffee: Speed limits, earlier council meetings and a bike ‘backbone’
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Plastic Free July initiative to combat pollution across L.A. through cleanup efforts this mont
May 2026
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BEN HARRIS | LA Waterkeeper, LA's Watershed, Equity Along the LA River
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Calif. Industrial facility owner, environmental group settle CWA stormwater suit
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Ballona Wetlands: Judge saves Culver-Marina Little League baseball fields
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Magic Mountain agrees to reduce runoff into Santa Clara River
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Magic Mountain agrees to new treatment efforts for theme park’s water pollution
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Six Flags Magic Mountain to aid in Santa Clara River conservation efforts
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New California water coalition releases “Water Renaissance” vision for the state’s water future that rules out the Delta Tunnel
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Coalition proposes alternate plan to address state water needs
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On the Beats: Water for your thoughts
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Coalition releases “Water Renaissance” vision for the state’s water future
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California coalition unveils water plan to rival Delta Tunnel at a fraction of the cost
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Southern California could get 85% of its water locally and avoid Delta tunnel, groups say
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California proposal would change how millions get their water
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SoCal needs more water locally
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Fine tuning the “Water Renaissance” plan
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A Water Renaissance plan for California, from the Bay-Delta Flow Coalition
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Morning news
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Boiling Point newsletter: The latest on our gray whales: And in water news
April 2026
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Microplastics and pharmaceuticals named a priority threat in drinking water by health, environment officials
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Metropolitan Water District allocates $150 million for wastewater recycling project planning
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LA County dams and reservoirs captured 120 billion gallons of stormwater in the 2025-2026 storm season
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Union Pacific reaches deal in LA nonprofit’s pollution suit
March 2026
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Labor, conservation groups urge water district to fund wastewater recycling project
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In Regional Water News and Commentary Today: Southern California: Dozens of groups sign joint letter urging Metropolitan Water District to prioritize funding for massive wastewater recycling project
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Groups urge Metropolitan Water District to include $150 Million for Pure Water project
February 2026
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Broken promises: The environmental limbo halting Pacific Place development
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Metropolitan Water District Board approves environmental review for Pure Water So. Calif. Wastewater recycling plan
December 2025
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Broken promises, sunken expectation and a bleak future: The state of West Long Beach’s natural habitats
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Broken promises: How Long Beach plans to pave over ‘the last gem’
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Boeing hit with lawsuit over Los Angeles waterways pollution
November 2025
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A guerrilla gardener installed a pop-up wetland in the LA River. Here’s how – and why
October 2025
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Large fire erupts at Los Angeles-area Chevron refinery in El Segundo
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What the El Segundo Chevron refinery explosion means for air quality and gas prices
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Making every drop count: LA County’s Safe Clean Water Program shifts focus to greener, smarter neighborhood solutions
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Pasadena Water & Power to hose free native plant workshop Oct. 25
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With L.A.’s mayor focused on trash-strewn streets, her top sanitation official moves on
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Los Angeles with nearly double recycled water for 500,000 residents
September 2025
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Long Beach volunteers take care of local beaches for annual Coastal Cleanup Day
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Safe water advocates will gather in Old Pasadena at PFAS Climate Night
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Long Beach calls for volunteers for 41st annual California Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 20
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Long Beach seeks volunteers for annual Coastal Cleanup Day this weekend
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Volunteers needed for five Coastal Cleanup Day sites in Long Beach
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Long Beach seeks volunteers for California Coastal Cleanup Day
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Environmentalists sue Long Beach to block warehouse project along LA River
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Metropolitan navigates choppy waters
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In regional water news: Southern California: Building bridges: How LA Waterkeeper is brining communities together for a healthier LA
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In regional water news: Southern California: LA Waterkeeper and Riverpark Coalition join forces in lawsuit against Long Beach lover approval of Pacific Place Self-Storage Project
August 2025
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The energy source that could survive Trump’s attack on California’s green ambitions
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Long Beach City Council to strengthen local policies to protect immigrant families
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In a battle over green space, Long Beach Council OKs development of vacant lot near LA River
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Plan for self-storage facility along LA River in Long Beach advancing after years-long feud
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Commentary: Why every Californian has a stake in who Metropolitan picks for its new GM
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Learn about “forever chemicals” at PFAS Climate Night in Pasadena
July 2025
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LA Waterkeeper samples from LA River show shocking levels of PFAS contamination
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Front Page with Dara Starr Tucker: Community News section
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Clean up your L.A. community beaches, parks, and neighborhoods during Plastic Free July
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Plastic-Free July Cleanup Challenge with LA Waterkeeper: Decentralized
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In regional water news this weekend: Southern California: LA Waterkeeper samples from LA River show shocking levels of PFAS contamination
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Plastic Free July Beach Cleanup in Santa Monica with LA Waterkeeper
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California motor oil producer sued over polluted stormwater discharges
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The Brief: Weekend Events
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Plastic-Free July Cleanup Challenge with LA Waterkeeper: North Atwater Park
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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: July 11-13: Outdoor Pick
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Letters to the Editor: State leaders must fill the environmental void left by the Trump administration
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The LA River tests positive for harmful ‘forever chemicals’ in 41 of 45 samples
June 2025
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Planning Commission OKs self-storage site despite environmental objections
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Group raising concerns over PFAS in L.A. River
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Analysis: LA Waterkeeper samples from LA River show shocking levels of PFAS contamination
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For the future of water conservation, look to... Los Angeles?
May 2025
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Nonprofit LA Waterkeeper works to improve Southern California water quality
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New MWD policy could be revolutionary
April 2025
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Q&A outlines concerns over Scattergood Modernization Project
March 2025
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Culver City sued by conservation group over stormwater pollution
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The protectors of Santa Monica Bay are caving to Trump’s dangerous demands
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LA Waterkeeper: Unveiling the 2024 RAFT Report: Community science for a healthier LA River
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LA has big plans to recycle more water. Why the city says it’s going to take decades to do it
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LA’s water recycling plan delayed to 2056
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LA’s water recycling plan delayed to 2056
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Trump administration cuts to NOAA threaten efforts to save sea lions from toxic plankton
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California suspends environmental laws to speed rebuilding of utilities after L.A. fires
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Newsom waives environmental laws to speed rebuilding of utilities
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California governor makes significant concessions to corporate interests in rebuilding wildfire-hit areas
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When will LA have its own water supply? It will take 30 more years
February 2025
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Conservation groups slam Trump's executive order on California water policy
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Boeing Company loses Santa Susana lawsuit; New monitoring detects toxic discharges into Los Angeles River
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SSFL watchdogs claim victory in court
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Atmospheric river hitting post-fire LA region – statement from Los Angeles Waterkeeper
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Fires, floods and fools: How LA is fighting back
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Toxic runoff and rethinking water infrastructure in the wake of wildfires
January 2025
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Trump Visits Fire-Ravaged Pacific Palisades
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Visiting L.A. after firestorm, Trump focuses on overhauling California water policy
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Southern California’s largest water supplier fires general manager
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MWD Board Fires General Manager After Closed Door Session
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Trump’s Misguided Executive Order to Manage California’s Water
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Metropolitan Water District fires general manager Adel Hagekhalil
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Wrigley Heights River Park Project makes headway with $19.3 million grant funding
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Another casualty of a bone-dry winter: LA won’t take less water from Mono Lake
June 2023
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Opinion: A wet winter began to replenish Mono Lake. L.A. should let it be a lake again
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LA County’s nascent stormwater capture program brings benefits to Long Beach
April 2023
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LA County program supports multi-benefit stormwater infrastructure projects
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Earth Day 2023: Community teaming up to clean up LA River Apr. 22
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AWF marks Earth Day 2023
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LA Waterkeeper suggests top five things people can do for Earth Day 2023
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‘LA Waterkeeper’ suggests worthwhile Earth Day methods
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Suing government and business is a potent way to curb climate change. Why are donors so afraid of it?
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Eyewitness Newsmakers: How to harness stormwater and the concerning 100-year flood assessment
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Join LA Waterkeeper and Golden Road Brewing for a Cheers-worthy LA River cleanup
March 2023
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LA reuses lots of stormwater, but wants to save more
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Letters to the Editor: Short-term fixes at the L.A. River’s “choke point” won’t work
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California’s drought is over. Its water problems aren’t
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Creating more green space is key for rainwater capture
February 2023
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Boiling Point: Is the drought over?
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LA is capturing more rain, but increasingly extreme storms present a challenge
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The parched metropolis: can eco architecture save LA from megadrought?
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Efforts to improve LA stormwater capture have been slow, report says
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California’s rainwater collection plans are not going well
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LA County has a plan to capture stormwater. It’s not working very well
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L.A. promised to stop wasting so much stormwater. But progress has been painfully slow
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Taxpayer-funded effort to store Los Angeles County rainwater falling behind, report says
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Schools offer best hope for L.A. water supplies
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How To LA: L.A. County stormwater capture program has a long way to go... especially with green spaces
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Stormwater program has helped fight the drought, but there’s a long way to go
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How To LA: How LA County captures stormwater in neighborhood parks
January 2023
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Study of U.S. oil refineries ranks Chevron El Segundo as worst emitter of two water pollutants
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LA’s drought outlook: Death by a thousand cuts
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California storms feed systems set up to capture rainwater
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In a drought, California is watching water wash out to sea
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Capturing stormwater: I-Team examines how much we are losing
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Will the atmospheric rivers drenching California beat back devastating drought? “It’s very unpredictable.”
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Letter to the Editor: Concrete channels won’t save L.A. in a mega-flood. What was paved over might
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L.A. lets rain flow into the Pacific Ocean, wasting a vital resource. Can we do better?