Alesandra Nájera

(It's pronounced Ah-less-on-druh NAH-head-ah).

[Water Hub @water_hub]

“CA collected data about water debt during the pandemic…Some lessons learned from this assistance program included that a universal program would actually reduce operating costs while reaching more participants when compared to a voluntary program,” says @CWaterC’s Kyle Jones.

[CommunityWaterCenter @CWaterC]

"I was also proud to help authorize a permanent and universal water bill assistance program to help make water more affordable for rural and low-income communities. So we're making progress, but now we need to make sure that we fund this new program." -@SenAlexPadilla

[Greg Pierce @gregspierce]

Pretty big news...the LADWP board passed a motion today directing the department to indefinitely:

1. discontinue collection-related W&P shutoffs for low-income program enrolled residential customers

See 1:49 mark for the motion justification & procedure

https://t.co/5hVKUQOw3r

[Greg Pierce @gregspierce]

Just in August the governor's office declared (see below) that it would support what sounds exactly like SB222/AB401 report.

In September it has the chance to make it happen at very little cost.

[CommunityWaterCenter @CWaterC]

"But ensuring Californians’ water is safe to consume is only half the battle. People also need to be able to afford it. SB222 is the next logical step in the struggle for water justice." Susana De Anda & Michael Claiborne @sfchronicle @LCJandA @CAgovernor
https://t.co/PFpTaBijap

[Marianne LeVine @marianne_levine]

News: Manchin asks Schumer to remove permitting language from cr

[Alesandra Nájera @alesandra_na]

This graph also demonstrates why we need @cagovernor @GavinNewsom to sign #Sb222 now - CA families need relief from rising water rates! Other utilities already have assistance programs to help Californians weather rising prices - water does not.

[Nicole Lampe @nicole_amber]

Water and sewer rates are rising faster than any other utility, but water efficiency programs can help reduce costs to consumers and make water + wastewater service (as well as energy bills!) more affordable, per a new report by @PacificInstitut.

https://t.co/kQZkfj1PG7

[CommunityWaterCenter @CWaterC]

.@cagovernor, do you want to make water history and help Californians? Sign #SB222 to establish the first-in-the-nation affordable water program. #KeeptheWaterFlowing

[David Gelles @dgelles]

In today's @nytclimate newsletter, I take stock of the emerging field of climate philanthropy, and how the Patagonia donation fits in.
https://t.co/mQhtm6Igdl

[CommunityWaterCenter @CWaterC]

“Our social infrastructure of who governs water needs to change…our resources need to allow us to expand and have a holistic approach on the ground” — Susana De Anda on closing the water gap at @USWaterAlliance's #OneWaterSummit2022

[Nicole Lampe @nicole_amber]

“Of the many burdens communities suffer from, one that’s often hidden is the burden of proof.”

— @mdhDuBois on the importance of listening to communities and letting on-the-ground expertise lead

#OneWaterSummit

[Catherine Coleman Flowers @CathFlowers]

"We have to change the mindset in communities of color and poor communities where we think cheap is best instead of finding something that is resilient and sustainable and works long term.”

Thanks @yessfun & @AtmosMag for not normalizing Jackson's crisis: https://t.co/58c1ugNrM5

[Alesandra Nájera @alesandra_na]

I think I’ve heard most of these.

[The Onion @TheOnion]

With California facing an unprecedented drought, many cities have imposed strict water usage limits for their residents. The Onion asked Californians how they felt about the restrictions, and this is what they said. https://t.co/m8YPcp7yW3

[E. Joaquin Esquivel @ejesquivel]

This year will mark a decade since California passed the Human Right to Water, and 50 years since passage of the federal #CleanWaterAct. We must collectively commit to this generational obligation and opportunity to fulfill their just promise.
https://t.co/aJj64SBrEw

[Leadership Counsel @LCJandA]

Nearly 3 years ago, residents we work with voted water affordability as their top legislative priority. Today, #CALeg sent #SB222 to @GavinNewsom for his signature. Thank you @SenBillDodd for authoring and standing alongside communities!

[Alesandra Nájera @alesandra_na]

"Determining who gets to access water in a country that has plenty of it is nothing short of an expression of whose lives we really value."

[Alesandra Nájera @alesandra_na]

Philanthropy, here's our chance!

[Alvaro S. Sanchez @alvaros_views]

Some of the most burdened and under-resourced communities will need assistance to secure and implement these dollars, even if they are targeted to them.

[Alvaro S. Sanchez @alvaros_views]

Some of the most burdened and under-resourced communities will need assistance to secure and implement these dollars, even if they are targeted to them.

[Rep. Melanie Stansbury @Rep_Stansbury]

We're facing extreme drought and unprecedented hydrologic change – that's why I'm proud that last week, my Water Data Act, Rio Grande Water Security Act, & WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act passed the House! Learn more about this critical legislation: https://t.co/EZy2grVMmN

[Alesandra Nájera @alesandra_na]

"We have to acknowledge that systemic racism still exists," say EPA Admin Regan as the White House targets aid to 11 historically excluded communities https://t.co/tEGmomHhjQ