Blog: Protecting California’s waters: Leveraging outstanding national resource waters designation
Climate change is driving record-setting droughts, uncontrolled wildfires, and extreme temperatures, all of which jeopardize our water security. At CalTrout, we believe in taking proactive measures to safeguard our watersheds. Waiting until the damage is done is not an option – the time to act is now. Fortunately, we have a powerful tool at our disposal: the Outstanding National Resource Waters (Outstanding Waters) designation. After years of studies, campaign building, and advocacy, the North Coast Regional Water Quality Board approved CalTrout’s request to designate Elder Creek and Cedar Creek as Outstanding Waters, the first step in the official designation process. Over the next few months, our experts will be collaborating closely with the Board to secure these critical protections – an important step towards ensuring water security for all Californians, people, and wildlife.
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