Releasing water that we will almost certainly need to get us through summer, fall and potential future drought puts 40 million Californians at risk. And snowpack levels are below historical averages, making that water all the more precious. This is a handout to Trumps donors in the Central Valley….

How can LA rebuild & create a stronger, more resilient future? LA Waterkeeper Associate Director @eatprayserve.bsky.social addresses misinformation, Trump EO's & offers some ideas on what's next for the future of LA. www.lawaterkeeper.org/news-stories... #lafires #water #climatechange #TrumpEO

#Trump has a faulty understanding of CA's water system. In a time of extreme crisis, he's using this emergency to line the pockets of industrial agricultural producers in the San Joaquin Valley rather than meeting the needs of everyday Californians #RestoretheDelta mynewsla.com/government/2...

“The fires serve as a powerful reminder that Los Angeles was not built for global warming — and that surviving continued temperature increases will require us to reimagine our infrastructure, our housing, our financial systems and more.” We can’t return to business as usual.

Devastating #wildfires have swept through the #LA region, causing immense damage to ecosystems, homes, & communities. In response, #Trump blames @governor.ca.gov @gavinnewsom.bsky.social alleged failure to sign the “water restoration declaration.” Absolutely false! (1) laist.com/news/politic...

Great reporting by @laist.com on the #LAFires. So much misinformation to combat. Water resource & wildfire management is incredibly complex. We need to come together not point blame. Experts like UCLA’s Greg Pierce highlight limitations not failures of the system. laist.com/news/climate...

Check out my mega thread on misinformation being spread about the #LAFires. But if politicians and the Delta smelt aren’t to blame…who or what is?! Stay tuned for a #rant on #climatechange #corporategreed & the false promise of #carbonsequestration & #carboncredits

While water supply wasn’t the issue with the #LAfires, it is a potent argument for doubling down on efforts to develop local, climate resilient water supplies. Increased wastewater recycling and banking stormwater would create more distributed supplies that could be tapped in emergencies.

LA Waterkeeper is officially on #bluesky Our mission is to fight for the health of the region’s waterways, and for sustainable, equitable and climate-friendly water supplies. Follow us for LA-based news and CTA’s on #cleanwater and #waterpolicy