Oil, Gas, and Fracking in California

Clean Water works to protect California's water, health and environment from dangerous oil and gas production activities, including fracking, acidizing, and toxic wastewater disposal.

Drilling rig in Lost Hills, photo by A. Grinberg

California Program Update, December 2023 | Climate Justice is Environmental Justice

Climate Justice is Environmental Justice | California Program Update, December 2023

Welcome to Clean Water Action California’s Program Update! Read all about how we’re working towards California’s environmental health and safety. Thank you for your support of this work and for being part of the solution!

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Oil and Gas Wastewater in California

California oil companies produce more than 130 billion gallons of wastewater every year, threatening the state's water quality and environmental health.

Underground Injection: Oil and Gas Wastewater Disposal and Enhanced Recovery

The majority of oil and gas wastewater in California is injected underground putting our aquifers at risk.

Why a 3200 ft Buffer is Critical for CA Communities

CalGEM and the Governor’s office have proposed new oil and gas public health rules. They have proposed a 3200-foot setback from new oil and gas wells to protect frontline communities. This is huge -- but we have to make sure the proposal is finalized.