Aqualliance

AquAlliance is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to defending northern California waters and challenging threats to the hydrologic health of the northern Sacramento River watershed. The organization pursues political, legal, and administrative opportunities in collaboration with other groups to protect groundwater basins and prevent large-scale water extractions. Their mission centers on maintaining a healthy hydrologic balance between ground and surface waters while supporting rural family, agricultural, and fishing interests.

The organization is located in Chico, California, operating out of a post office box at PO Box 4024, Chico, CA 95927. They serve the northern Sacramento River hydrologic region, focusing on the natural and human-dominated ecosystems that impact water issues in that specific geographic area. Their efforts are directed toward preventing large scale water extractions with serious environmental and economic consequences within this region.

AquAlliance is funded entirely by members and grants, keeping its operational expenses to a minimum. Over 90 percent of all contributions are directed directly to environmental activism rather than administrative costs. The organization operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3), making donations tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law.

The organization has a unique focus on preventing large scale water extractions and protecting significant vernal pool landscapes. Their geographic reach is limited to their specific hydrologic region, but they anticipate the consequences of their actions will be far-reaching and not limited to their immediate area. They combine interested individuals and groups to develop a vibrant presence that advocates for legitimate grievances through legal action when necessary.

AquAlliance filed a lawsuit in federal District Court against the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and San Luis Delta Mendota Water Authority over their second attempt to disclose impacts from long-term water export plans. They also filed three lawsuits in February 2022 against the Butte, Colusa, and Vina subbasins' Groundwater Sustainability Plans with co-plaintiffs including the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance. These legal actions challenge proposed North-to-South water transfers and groundwater sustainability plans.

The organization has achieved several victories, including a court victory regarding the 'One Tunnel' project and agreements from judges in Colusa and Butte counties that their challenges to Groundwater Sustainability Plans were legitimate. They also became aware of sinkholes in Glenn County in January 2022 and requested additional information from Glenn County and DWR at the Red Bluff office. These actions demonstrate their active role in challenging administrative actions and policy directions.

The organization's website, aqualliance.net, features a section on 'NorthState Groundwater Pumping Threats' and details on their legal challenges to the Revised Colusa & Corning Groundwater Sustainability Plans. They also provide information on their lawsuit filed against DWR challenging an EIR. Their online presence includes links to their LinkedIn profile and social media channels to help spread the word about their water defense efforts.

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The organization is described as the only group prepared and willing to protect northstate ground water and wetlands according to their own website. They aim to support the reconstruction of floodplains and maintain a healthy hydrologic balance between ground and surface waters. Their advocacy covers a range of ecosystems from high mountains and creeks to majestic forests, oak woodlands, wetland savannas, and working lands before they join the mother river, the great Sacramento.

AquAlliance provides a song titled 'RIVER UNDER THE RIVER' by Ma Muse, which is featured on their website. They also offer a 'Learn More' section regarding their legal actions, including water transfers challenged and lawsuits against GCID EIR. The organization encourages visitors to join them on Facebook to help spread the word about their mission to save water.

The organization states that their expenses are kept to a minimum so that over 90 percent of contributions go to environmental activism. They are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization where donations are tax-deductible. The website includes a 'Donate Now' call to action to support their groundwater legal defense fund.

AquAlliance collaborates with other organizations to pursue political, legal, and administrative opportunities. They work with co-plaintiffs such as the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance and the California Water Impact Network. The organization also interacts with supporting state and federal agencies to encourage responsible administrative action and policy direction.

The organization's contact information includes a business phone number, 530-895-9420, and a business email address, [email protected]. They also maintain a physical presence at PO Box 4024, Chico, CA 95927. Visitors can reach out via these channels to learn more about their work defending northern California waters.

The organization's website mentions that they are prepared and willing to confront escalating attempts to divert more water from the northern Sacramento River hydrologic region. They have a history of filing lawsuits and challenging groundwater sustainability plans since at least 2022. Their focus remains on protecting the Sacramento River Hydrologic Region considering natural and human-dominated ecosystems that impact water issues.

On Trustburn, Aqualliance has a rating of 4 out of 5 based on 9 reviews.