Success Stories


  • Central Coast IRWM

    The Salinas Valley on California’s Central Coast is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. Intensive fertilizer use during several decades, however, has led to nitrate pollution in the region’s groundwater basins. The area’s economically disadvantaged rural communities have neither the resources nor technical expertise to address water pollution.

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  • Curlew Kai Homeowner’s Association

    Curlew Kai Homeowner’s Association applied for funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) grant and loan program to make much needed improvements to its water system. The funds were approved, but in order to proceed, CK needed to comply with USDA’s letter of conditions, including design and engineering. RCAC’s Loan Fund, which provided a feasibility loan before the grant application was submitted, provided a second $105,000 loan to complete the required design and engineering.

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  • Kunia Village

    When Del Monte closed its pineapple farming operations in Oahu more than 600 people living in Kunia Village were in jeopardy of losing their homes.

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  • Kauai Habitat for Humanity

    On Kaua’i buildable land is in short supply, and energy and living costs are steep. There is a severe lack of affordable housing options for low-income households.

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  • Agua4All – South Kern County

    Through the Agua4All program, RCAC has installed water bottle filling stations in Kern County and distributed reusable water bottles to students. To date, Agua4All has installed 138 water bottle filling stations, with treatment where necessary, in Kern County alone.

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