The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Elimination of State Environmental Positions

Feb 17, 2026 - For the 133 General-Funded environmental positions identified by JLBC in its nonconcurrence letter, we recommend the Legislature consider the relative merits within the context of its overall budget architecture.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5124

The Salton Sea: A Status Update

Aug 29, 2018 - As required by the QSA, the three QSA water agencies are responsible for spending $ 133  m illion in 2003  dollars to begin to mitigate the effects of the water transfers, and the state has committed to implementing and funding the additional activities necessary to address public health and wildlife impacts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3879

The 2019-20 Budget: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 14, 2019 - In 2017, State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) found 133 p ublic water systems out of compliance for arsenic standards and 114 p ublic water systems out of compliance for nitrate standards. High concentrations of nitrate in groundwater are primarily caused by human activities including fertilizer application (synthetic and manure), animal operations such as dairies, industrial sources (wastewater treatment and food processing facilities), and septic systems.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3933