{"id":5880,"date":"2026-01-13T19:25:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T02:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/?post_type=state&p=5880"},"modified":"2026-04-17T11:13:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:13:40","slug":"california","status":"publish","type":"state","link":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/es\/state\/california\/","title":{"rendered":"California"},"featured_media":5283,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"state_region":[116],"class_list":["post-5880","state","type-state","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","state_region-ca"],"acf":{"state_color":"#e6b542","hero_banner_image":5283,"intro_text":"GreenLatinos is committed to building a California that meets the social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental needs of Latine, Indigenous, and other communities of color. Through advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels, we coordinate action, share resources, and conduct research to address our most pressing priorities.","core_issue_areas":[{"issue_title":"Budget Advocacy","issue_description":"Budgets are moral documents. Historically, they have either deepened or alleviated the effects of disinvestment and environmental harm in nuestra comunidad. GreenLatinos engages our network in shaping state and federal budget processes\u2014especially around reconciliation, appropriations, and resisting harmful rescissions."},{"issue_title":"Community-Oriented Research","issue_description":"Quantitative And qualitative data for Latine community issues is often lacking or out of reach for everyday community members. We seek to support innovative research and connect our network to up-to-date, accessible information for their every day and campaign priorities."},{"issue_title":"Nature Defense and Equitable Access to Nature","issue_description":"From the Sierra Nevadas to the deserts of Death Valley, California's ecosystems support some of the richest biodiversity in the country and provide vital services\u2014like flood protection and carbon sequestion\u2014to frontline communities. Yet due to a legacy of redlining and disinvestment, many Latine communities lack access to parks, public lands, and waterways. We envision a future where people and nature thrive together."},{"issue_title":"Climate Change and Extreme Weather","issue_description":"Latine communities are disproportionately affected by climate change and the polluting industries driving it. We work to protect Latines and farmworkers from extreme heat and weather while opposing false climate solutions that harm our communities."},{"issue_title":"Safe and Affordable Access to Drinking Water","issue_description":"In places like the San Joaquin Valley, many Latines still lack access to safe drinking water due to pollution and declining aquifers. Essential water infrastructure remains out of reach for low-income communities\u2014we believe access to clean water is a basic human right."},{"issue_title":"Clean Air and Transportation Justice","issue_description":"Many of California's communities lack reliable, equitable transportation options. Car-dependent development and the placement of high-pollution transportation corridors in low-income neighborhoods contribute to environmental injustice and poor air quality in Latine communities."}],"programs_initiatives":[{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_program","program_title":"Los Angeles Urban Greening Program","program_description":"Our Los Angeles Urban Greening program exists to connect, uplift & empower community organizations to advocate for ecological & social justice across grassroots & policy \u2014 currently offering $1M in grant opportunities & ongoing resources for community orgs addressing healthy food access, safe community spaces, and Latine\/indigenous cultural identity.","program_image":"","program_video_embed":"","program_subprograms":[{"subprogram_org_name":"LA Compost","subprogram_logo":3503,"subprogram_title":"Strengthening LA\u2019s Food & Climate Network Through Community Composting","subprogram_location":"","subprogram_description":"LA Compost partners with local communities to expand access to composting, regenerate soil, and build climate resilience through hubs in parks, farmers markets, and neighborhoods. The project addresses food apartheid and greenspace inequity while creating education and job opportunities in environmental justice."},{"subprogram_org_name":"Proyecto Pastoral","subprogram_logo":3504,"subprogram_title":"Boyle Heights Community Garden","subprogram_location":"Boyle Heights","subprogram_description":"Boyle Heights Community Garden will transform an unused area at the Aliso-Pico Recreation Center\/community hub into raised garden beds for growing food, herbs, and culturally relevant plants. It will provide a place for the community to gather, share knowledge, and enjoy nature.\r\n\r\nThe garden will address several critical needs by increasing access to fresh, nutritious food in an area where such resources are limited; providing a much-needed green space in a highly urbanized environment, offering residents a place to relax, connect with nature, and engage in physical activity; and as an educational resource, teaching community members about sustainable gardening practices and the importance of healthy eating."},{"subprogram_org_name":"San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps","subprogram_logo":3501,"subprogram_title":"GreenWorks Project","subprogram_location":"","subprogram_description":"GreenWorks will plant 200 trees to create shaded walkways and improve park access while reducing urban heat. The project also empowers youth with paid job training, environmental certifications, and hands-on stewardship experiences."},{"subprogram_org_name":"CultivaLA","subprogram_logo":3500,"subprogram_title":"Union Ave\/Cesar Chavez Community Garden","subprogram_location":"Westlake District","subprogram_description":"CultivaLA will revitalize a former brownfield in the Westlake District into an intergenerational green space focused on fresh food, community wellness, and environmental justice. This garden will improve public health and food access in one of L.A.'s most densely populated neighborhoods."}]}],"statistics":null,"recent_achievements":null,"cta_section":{"cta_heading":"Join the Movement","cta_text":"","cta_button_text":"Get Involved","cta_button_url":""},"donation_form":"