Racial Equity at the Water Boards

Racial equity is a Water Boards’ priority. We are working toward a future where race no longer predicts a person’s access to water or the quality of water resources they receive, where race does not predict professional outcomes for our employees, and where we consistently consider racial equity impacts before we make decisions.

The Lahontan Water Board is committed to ensuring that every Californian in the Lahontan Region enjoys equitable protection from environmental harm. Through public and employee engagement, we are working toward better understanding the needs of the communities in the Lahontan Region, providing equitable access to resources and services, confronting barriers to progress, and incorporating diverse perspectives into program and policies to ensure that our work equitably benefits everyone, regardless of race.