Summary
In 2009, residents of Shasta, California drafted a community rights ordinance with the help of CELDF in response to a cloud seeding program by PG&E. The ordinance would have recognized the rights of nature to exist and flourish. The ordinance recognizes that Mount Shasta is considered one of Earth’s seven sacred mountains and serves as a global destination and refuge for fresh air and clean water. It gives residents and nature the right to water, and gives residents the right to community self-government, a healthy environment, and the integrity of their bodies. The measure was put on the ballot but the county clerk removed shortly after, citing language changes.
Suggested Citation:
Kauffman, Craig, Catherine Haas, Alex Putzer, Shrishtee Bajpai, Kelsey Leonard, Elizabeth Macpherson, Pamela Martin, Alessandro Pelizzon & Linda Sheehan. Eco Jurisprudence Monitor. V2. 2025. Distributed by the Eco Jurisprudence Monitor.https://ecojurisprudence.org/initiatives/shasta-ordinance-to-assert-and-secure-the-right-of-the-people-of-mt-shasta-to-natural-water-systems-and-cycles/.
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