1. California Water Justice Environmental Justice Coalition for Water Presented by Debbie Davis September 26, 2009

2. EJCW is a statewide coalition of more than seventy community-based and non-profit organizations. Together we fight for water justice in California. In particular we fight for safe drinking water, waterways that support subsistence fishing, water of sufficient amount and quality to supports tribal cultural uses, and recreational access to safe watersheds. The Environmental Justice Coalition for Water

3. Available at www.ejcw.org

4. “ The fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and incomes with respect to the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.” CA Government Code Section 65040.12 Environmental Justice Defined

5. Every person has a right to water for basic human needs. More than 150,000 Californians lack access to safe water on a daily basis.

7. You Can Make a Difference

8. Photos courtesy of CCAEJ

9. www.ejcw.org