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The Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California, along with its affiliated organizations, has worked with congregations and UUs to advocate for safe, clean, affordable water sufficient to meet daily needs. In the face of significant corporate opposition, our coalition passed the Human Right to Water Act and is currently working on implementing it.

UUJM is also focusing work on climate justice and regulation of the oil and gas industry. 2016 provides the opportunity for our members to advance the "Porter Ranch Package", a set of bills crafted in response to the horrific gas leak in southern California that harmed thousands of families. Check out our legislative engagements to learn more and support this important legislation.

Please visit click here to learn more about what UUJM is doing with environmental justice and to get involved.

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