Forty years of driving change. Four decades of building partnerships. Over 14,600 days of championing Southern California’s water resilient future. In 2024, SCWC celebrated this legacy with impactful events, initiatives, and a sharpened vision for the future.
Our 2024 Annual Report showcases the Southern California Water Coalition’s key accomplishments and milestones. It was a busy year! The capstone of the year was our November Annual Meeting and Dinner, which brought together more than 400 leaders, including Senator Toni G. Atkins and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (recognized in absentia). A video message from Governor Gavin Newsom provided a personalized congratulations to SCWC on its 40th anniversary.
2024 was also a year in which SCWC amplified its role in water policy, supporting the Delta Conveyance Project’s Environmental Impact Report and a benefit-cost analysis demonstrating billions in potential benefits. We advocated for feasibility study funding and spent months educating legislators about the need for $10 billion for water systems, which became Proposition 4. While the bond’s final allocation fell short of SCWC’s recommendations, its voter approval was a step toward resilience.
We emphasized water supply development in a coalition letter to the Assembly Select Committee on Permitting Reform and partnered with Groundswell for Water Justice, joining 400 activists in Sacramento to advocate for equitable water investments. Our luncheons and programs provided vital platforms for tackling key issues.
SCWC’s communications reached new heights. Our What Matters Water TV + Podcast series celebrated its 20th episode, attracting over 30,000 listens and views throughout the year. Contributions to California Water magazine and award-winning collaborations with LADWP and the Water Research Foundation highlighted our leadership in advocacy and storytelling.
This year, we also paused to honor those who shaped our journey. The passing of longtime board member Bob Bein, and former board members Jim Noyes and Jim Blake, reminded us of the profound connections that drive our work.
The Southern California Water Coalition’s 2024 Annual Report is now available for review. We invite all stakeholders and community members to review the comprehensive account of our initiatives, partnerships, and progress. To download the Southern California Water Coalition Annual Report for 2024, click here.