Difference between revisions of "Water supply for underserved, marginalized communities of the Salinas Valley"
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===Water supply for under-served, marginalized communities of the Salinas Valley=== | ===Water supply for under-served, marginalized communities of the Salinas Valley=== | ||
| − | On September 25th, 2012, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 685, | + | On September 25th, 2012, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 685, making California the first state within the U.S. to recognize the human right to water. AB 685 - California's Human Right to Water Bill - mandates safe drinking water access and affordability to all Californians as part of California's state policy. Agencies charged with implementation of water policies must make the basic human right of access to affordable, potable water part of their decision making process. |
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| + | In the [[Salinas Valley]], disadvantaged communities face several challenges with respect to water quality. The degradation of ground water with pollutants such as Nitrates from agricultural fertilizers is one challenge. Salt water intrusion into fresh water aquifers due to over-pumping for both agricultural and urban use is another. These water quality concerns coupled with the fact that ground water is the primary water source for the Salinas Valley, make the goals of AB 685 a formidable challenge. | ||
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| + | Furthermore, disadvantaged communities living in unincorporated part of the Salinas Valley are excluded from the decision making process that effect water infrastructure and availability in their communities through zoning laws. For non-English speaking residents, language becomes a barrier to accessing information and participating. | ||
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| + | To implement AB 685, agencies such as CDPH and DWR will have to re-evaluate priorities and assess the needs and challenges withing these under-served, marginalized communities of people of color. | ||
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==Current population statistics== | ==Current population statistics== | ||
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*[http://www.ejcw.org/ Environmental Justice Coalition for Water] | *[http://www.ejcw.org/ Environmental Justice Coalition for Water] | ||
*[http://www.greatermontereyirwmp.org/ IRWMP] | *[http://www.greatermontereyirwmp.org/ IRWMP] | ||
| + | *[http://www.law.berkeley.edu/files/Water_Report_2013_Interactive_FINAL.pdf AB 685] | ||
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| + | ==Disclaimer== | ||
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| + | This page may contain students' work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of [[CSUMB]], its staff, or students. | ||
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Water supply for under-served, marginalized communities of the Salinas Valley
On September 25th, 2012, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 685, making California the first state within the U.S. to recognize the human right to water. AB 685 - California's Human Right to Water Bill - mandates safe drinking water access and affordability to all Californians as part of California's state policy. Agencies charged with implementation of water policies must make the basic human right of access to affordable, potable water part of their decision making process.
In the Salinas Valley, disadvantaged communities face several challenges with respect to water quality. The degradation of ground water with pollutants such as Nitrates from agricultural fertilizers is one challenge. Salt water intrusion into fresh water aquifers due to over-pumping for both agricultural and urban use is another. These water quality concerns coupled with the fact that ground water is the primary water source for the Salinas Valley, make the goals of AB 685 a formidable challenge.
Furthermore, disadvantaged communities living in unincorporated part of the Salinas Valley are excluded from the decision making process that effect water infrastructure and availability in their communities through zoning laws. For non-English speaking residents, language becomes a barrier to accessing information and participating.
To implement AB 685, agencies such as CDPH and DWR will have to re-evaluate priorities and assess the needs and challenges withing these under-served, marginalized communities of people of color.
Current population statistics
Links
References
Disclaimer
This page may contain students' work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.
