Mobilizing for California Water Justice
Water is vital to all life on earth yet often is one of our most threatened resources. In California water issues are often polarized and presented as fish versus farmers, but in truth many Californians lack access to clean water and fisheries, but watch as almond fields are prioritized over access to vital water resources for Native Americans and people of color. Advocacy in water protection is often informative about current threats to our water-ways, but this series will be action oriented. We will explore five steps for water justice in California throughout the week and take action to create a more equitable water future for California. Step 2: Learn Where Your Water Comes From Tuesday Oct 20 Since California began to build settlements, Native lands and subsistence resources in California’s rivers have been targeted for water diversions and development projects. From the Paiute lands in Owens Valley to the McCloud and Klamath Rivers in far Northern California, water for California’s farm lands and cities has been “reclaimed” through the building of large dams and diversions- often resulting in the flooding of Native lands and sacred sites. This session will explore the history of how Native lands and waters have been targeted by the state of California and the federal Bureau of Reclamation. With a focus on the ongoing problems with the Shasta Dam and Central Valley Water Project, and injustices occurring on Winnemem Wintu lands and other Northern California Tribes. We will explore how environmental racism continues to operate within the state of California to the detriment of Native territories and communities. We will hear from Caleen Sisk, spiritual leader and Tribal Chief of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe, and take action against the Delta Tunnels as part of this webinar.
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