Welcome to The California Latino Water Coalition
Thanks for visiting the California Latino Water Coalition, an organization dedicated expressly to helping constructively craft solutions to California's water crisis and ensure that our state's vital water supply needs are met, now and in the future. Although formed as a voice for Latinos, our Coalition is a positive force benefitting all Californians. On these pages, you'll better understand the issues we face and learn what the California Latino Water Coalition is all about.
Latino Water Coalition Is Disappointed With Delay
Will Continue Fight For State Water Bond Passage
July 2, 2010
California Latino Water Coalition (CLWC) members are disappointed Governor
Schwarzenegger’s request made June 29 for the Legislature to delay the scheduled
$11.14 billion water bond election from November until 2012 but they understand why
the Governor and several legislators have taken the action. A number of Coalition members
discussed the situation July 1 during a news conference in Fresno that followed a Town Hall
meeting conducted by the Governor.
Latino Water Coalition Member Is Sworn In As Water Commissioner During Fresno Ceremony
June 17, 2010
California Latino Water Coalition (CLWC) member Joe Del Bosque was sworn in June 11 as
the newest California Water Commission member during a Fresno ceremony sponsored
by the California Latino Water Coalition. Del Bosque, a western San Joaquin Valley
grower who lives in Los Banos, is a CLWC member.
California Latino Water Coalition Statement On USBR’s Increased CVP Water Allocation
March 16, 2010
The California Latino Water Coalition today issued a statement from its Chairman, entertainer Paul Rodriguez, in response to an announcement by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar that the Central Valley Project water supply allocation for south-of-Delta agricultural contractors has been increased from 5% to 25% with the possibility of an additional 8 to 10%.
