"We don't need perfect political systems; we need perfect participation"

Cesar Chavez

OUR MISSION

WELL educates and trains local Latino elected officials about California water policy to promote timely and equitable actions that serve to develop a robust economy, healthy communities, and a resilient environment for all Californians.
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WELL 10 Year Report

This report details our accomplishments from 2012 to 2023. As a statewide nonprofit organization that has trained more than 1,600 local elected officials  since 2012, WELL seeks to create a “bench” of elected officials composed of women, Latinos, and other people of color who are ready to take the helm and lead California toward sustainable water policies.

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WELL held its 2025 Annual Statewide Conference from March 7–8, 2025, in Garden Grove, California. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to a successful and engaging event!

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Thank you to our Associate Members

Thank you to our Associate Members, AARP of California, Association of California Water Agencies, California American Water, California Water Service, The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Pepsico, Valley Water, Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, and The Water Replenishment District of Southern California! To learn more about the WELL Associate Membership and how to join, please review our Associate Membership page.

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OUR IMPACT

1,600

1,600 leaders have been educated about California’s water challenges through WELL’s various programs.

104

104 elected officials have graduated from WELL’s UnTapped Fellowship Program

4 Million

$4 Million State Grant: Received a $4 million state workforce development grant as a four-member statewide grant team to pilot a program training and placing 70 women, people of color, and Latinos in the water and utility sectors and providing training for 100 incumbent workers to move from entry to middle management as well as middle management to C-suite positions.

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