THE ISSUES

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ECONOMIC

California is the nation’s leading agricultural producer and has been for the last 60 years. Agriculture provides 1.1 million jobs, generates an estimated $36 billion dollars in annual sales, plus another $100 billion more in related economic activity. California agriculture accounts for more than 50% of the food supply in the United States. With the strictest environmental regulations of any other state, and far more than any country that would import similar foods from around the world, California’s food supply is the safest…Period! California cannot afford to lose it’s number one this precious industry that provides safe local food. For the health and longevity of our farms, the time to work together to resolve our water crisis is now.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Californians love their rivers, lakes, bays and beaches. There is an emotional connection to the water both along the coast and inland that has made California a destination for millions. However, with large amounts of human traffic, these same great locations have become polluted with trash, bacteria, and toxins that have caused great debate upon their origin and the solution to reduce their effects on human and endangered wildlife. CalWA is dedicated to promoting sensible environmental solutions and to separating the facts from the hype. In recent years, conflicting scientific studies, political opinions, and special interests have all confused many Californians by using rhetoric to push their position ahead of others. We will work diligently to bring all factions to the table for healthy debate and to develop a common sense approach to solutions that benefit all Californians.  For the health of our environment, the time to work together to resolve our water crisis is now.

HEALTH

A safe, reliable water supply is critical to the wellbeing of every Californian. Water provides for the welfare and health of citizens through uses in fire suppression and disease prevention.  Water also creates jobs, offers investment, and supports businesses. Each day, millions of Californians turn on their household faucets with very little concern for the process of storing and conveying water before it arrives at the tap. We are very fortunate here in California to have skilled people, within both the private and government sectors, who work constantly to maintain and manage our most precious resource on earth…water.  For the health of our families, the time to work together to resolve our water crisis is now.

RECREATIONAL

Family outdoor recreation time is more important than ever today. On the water activities have always been, and will continue to be, a great way to spend time with young and old alike. Power boating, sail boating, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, camping and swimming in California’s ocean, lakes, and rivers provides the outdoor recreation, quality family time, and great exercise that we all need for a healthy lifestyle. California’s coastal waterways provide unlimited fantastic surfing, cruising, deep sea fishing, kayaking, and whale watching opportunities. For continued outstanding recreation, the time to work together to resolve our water crisis is now.