Laura
Deehan

State Director, Environment California

Started on staff: 2002
UC Davis 1997-2001
Laura directs Environment California’s work to tackle global warming, protect the ocean, and stand up for clean air, clean water and open spaces. Laura served on the Environment California board for two years before stepping into the state director role. Most recently, she directed the public health program for CALPIRG, another organization in The Public Interest Network, where she led campaigns to get lead out of school drinking water and toxic chemicals out of cosmetics. Prior to that, Laura ran Environment California citizen outreach offices across the state and, as the Environment California field director, she led campaigns to get California to go solar, ban single use plastic grocery bags, and go 100 percent renewable. Laura lives with her family in Richmond, California, where she enjoys hiking, yoga and baking.

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L.A. Fire resources

Good news

L.A. Fire resources

Our hearts ache for everyone impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Fortunately, community response in L.A. and beyond has been tremendous and there are many resources available for wildfire survivors. Thanks to Senator Ben Allen's office for compiling these resources. Below is info on sources of support. 

Statement: New action to save California bees

Save the bees

Statement: New action to save California bees

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California’s agriculture will be safer for the bees as they ring in the new year, following the Pollinator Protection Act going into effect on Wednesday. The law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in October 2023, bans over-the-counter sales of bee-killing pesticides in the state. As of the beginning of 2025, California is one of 12 states to pass legislation to restrict the sale of neonicotinoids (neonics).

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