Equity & Inclusion - What & Why

As an organization and as a network, we take responsibility for doing the learning that enables us to walk side by side with water justice leaders, listening to and investing in our shared struggles as we work towards more representative and inclusive western water decision-making. We know that fostering equity and justice is an ongoing process, requiring continuous awareness and diligence. Read more

We carry out these commitments because:

• We share a similar assessment with water justice advocates of what a rapidly changing climate is bringing to the American West and the disproportionate miseries experienced by frontline people of color communities.

• We believe that in the face of climate change, the perspectives and strengths of all communities are essential to building resilient communities.

• We share a similar assessment with water justice advocates about how decisions about western water allocation are made and how that needs to change.

• We believe that all humans have the right to a safe and adequate water supply.

• We believe that the allocation of western water can match both human water needs and the needs of the environment.

• We believe that to experience clean, flowing water is a joyous wonder – a wonder that we want all of our children and their children to play in, explore, and honor.