California’s Central Coast is more than just picturesque beaches and rolling hills; it’s home to vibrant communities that are currently facing a pressing water quality issue. A coalition, a mix of rural Latino communities, farmworker groups, and passionate environmentalists, is stepping up, challenging state decisions that they believe are neglecting the region’s water health. The root of the problem? Nitrates. Originating mainly from agricultural sources like chemical fertilizers, these nitrates are seeping into the water, affecting thousands of families. The State Water Resources Control Board, which should be a guardian of water quality, is now under scrutiny for its recent … Continue reading Lawsuit Filed Over Nitrate Pollution: Central Coast Stakeholders Demand Action!