Archive - SoCal Water Wars

Standing up for free speech, even at the border

A Substack writer’s experience at the U.S. border should alarm anyone who values press freedom

Published on The Substack Post • Jun 24

C-WIN honors SoCal Water Wars for news reporting in California

Philanthropist Judy Stewart receives Dorothy Green Water Equity Award. SoCal Water Wars reporter John Earl receives Dan Bacher Public Trust Comms Award

Jun 11 •

MAGA-nihilism vs 'One Water' - do we trash life on Earth or embrace it?

In 2012, Integrated Regional Water Management was evolving as water managers struggled to face climate issues--but big-ocean-desalination still loomed…

Jun 5 •

May 2025

On the nature of water and its stewardship

The nature of water—its ontology—shapes how we ought to relate to it.

Published on Climate Water Project • May 28

Darn it, that's just not true

If their lips are moving...

Published on The Crucial Years • May 25

Cal-Oil spills $9m in 2025 to defeat climate protection bills, records show

Chevron & Western States Petroleum lead the lobbyist attacks against state legislation that would hold them accountable for climate catastrophe

May 9

House Republicans Stonewall Opposition To Their Radically Anti-Public Lands Budget Bill

Congressman Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) called the GOP proposal “an environmental wrecking ball” and said Americans “will see this as the betrayal that it…

Published on Public Domain • May 6

April 2025

Dear Dir. Hickle-how do you feel now about the future of water and country?

Ramona MWD president favors journalists “who focus on reporting facts and strive to separate their opinions from the information they present.”

Apr 29 •

Readers despair & hope in survey re: MAGA's effect on water management

Will President Trump make it better or worse? Forty-six readers give detailed answers to five questions. Free and paid subscribers can join the…

Apr 21 •

A Chill Falls on the Climate Community

First the scientists, now the advocates?

Published on The Crucial Years • Apr 17

DOGE: When 'oversight' backfires

The impact of credit card policy changes on the U.S. Forest Service and local communities across America. A Forest Service Ranger speaks out.

Apr 15 •

For consideration: Annual Awards for Water Reform Advocacy Communications

The award recognizes advocates for water policy reform and journalists who cover the issue. Please consider nominating SoCal Water Wars. Thank you!

Apr 14 •

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