The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive

Feb 24, 2026 - Additionally, the incentives would only apply to first ‑time purchasers of ZEVs and to vehicles that do not exceed certain manufacturer ’s suggested retail prices, such as $55,000 for new sedans and $80,000 for new sport utility vehicles and light ‑duty trucks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

Federal Funding for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

May 10, 2017 - Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) grant programs to support habitat conservation and restoration projects, as well as undertake other activities for the benefit of hunting, sport fishing, and the preservation of native species.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3664

The 2024-25 Budget: Salton Sea Management Program

Feb 26, 2024 - Between the 1940s and 1960s, the Sea was a popular destination for tourism, fishing (the Sea was stocke d with sport fish), and water sports. However, due to episodes of flooding, fish die ‑offs, and some of the other trends described in this report, tourism over recent decades has largely faded away.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4859

The 2026-27 Budget: Framework for Approaching the Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Budget

Feb 10, 2026 - The proposal prioritizes improvements in high ‑traffic areas to mitigate this risk and improve public access to newly opening museums and sport facilities which will be used for high ‑profile international events.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

The Salton Sea: A Status Update

Aug 29, 2018 - Because of the warm winter climate, proximity to Southern California cities, large size, and active fishery, the Sea became a popular destination for tourism, fishing, and water sports. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) stocked the Sea with a variety of sport fish, and a number of communities were established around the shores of the Sea for both permanent residents and tourists.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3879

Improving Outcomes for California Conservation Corpsmembers

Feb 9, 2018 - This metric provides some insight into the number of corpsmembers that go on to pursue higher education, apprenticeships, and vocational education after separating from the CCC. However, CCC does not track key post ‑service data such as employment status or earnings that would provide a broader picture of outcomes for former corpsmembers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3742

Improving State’s Approach to Park User Fees

Jan 12, 2017 - In addition to the activities provided at state parks, state recreation areas can also be developed for swimming, bicycling, boating, waterskiing, diving, winter sports, fishing, and hunting. State recreation areas may be established in inland areas of the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3527

The 2023-24 Budget: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Major Capital Outlay Proposals

Feb 21, 2023 - Specifically, the CFTC ‑Ione master plan that the Legislature funded in the 2022 ‑23 Budget Act is intended to provide insights into the expansion capacity at that facility. As noted above, this assessment is still in progress.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4693

Reducing the Destructiveness of Wildfires: Promoting Defensible Space in California

Sep 30, 2021 - A key strategy for reducing home losses during wildfires is for homeowners to maintain an area free of excess or dead vegetation around their homes, known as defensible space.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4457

Improving California's Forest and Watershed Management

Apr 4, 2018 - This report consists of five sections. First, we review the importance of and benefits provided by California’s forests. Second, we provide information regarding how forests are managed in California, including ownership, state and federal policies and programs, and funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3798