by Alianza Coachella Valley | May 16, 2023
Contact the Environmental Justice Campaign: aydee@alianzacv.org Media contact: Nilda Ruiz, nilda@alianzacv.org It’s not often that community members can participate in restoration efforts of the Salton Sea so when an opportunity presented itself, over 50 community... by Alianza Coachella Valley | Feb 13, 2023
Contact the Community Justice Campaign: communityjustice@alianzacv.org Media contact: Barrett Newkirk, barrett@alianzacv.org Alianza Coachella Valley’s Community Justice Campaign has worked with parents and other community partners since 2014 to improve the learning... by Alianza Coachella Valley | Jan 19, 2023
There’s no doubt that fully understanding the complex crisis at the Salton Sea takes commitment, time, and a fair amount of scientific knowledge. But the desire to understand is strong among people living close to the sea. We constantly hear from the residents of... by Alianza Coachella Valley | Dec 15, 2022
The Alianza Kermes and its signature Soapbox Speech Competition returned Saturday with an impressive lineup for young speakers and more than $4,000 in prize money. Presented by Alianza and its Youth Organizing Council, the annual Kermes resumed this year after a... by Alianza Coachella Valley | Dec 2, 2022
In August 2021, Alianza launched our Community Science Program, where community members work alongside scientists to test water from the Salton Sea for contamination, including agricultural runoff. Because there is little to no water sampling done at the Salton Sea,... by Alianza Coachella Valley | Nov 14, 2022
In the weeks leading up to the Nov. 8 election, Alianza was once again able to deploy a team of canvassers to encourage participation among East Coachella Valley voters. The power of the vote is one of the best ways for residents to influence policy and shape a...