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 2021-22 Budget: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Mar 19, 2021 - The department likely is not the most suitable agency to best achieve this second goal —at least not on its own. Selecting sites that have the best potential to be developed for housing would require significant coordination between DTSC and other state and local entities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4406

Improving State’s Approach to Park User Fees

Jan 12, 2017 - "Camper hook-up " sites often include electrical and water hook ups for campers or motor homes as well as dump stations to dispose of sewage. "Premium " sites often include a unique feature, such as ocean views.
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 - We think eliminating that option now is unwise, because the best future uses of the Growlersburg site still are unclear. For example, the site could be a reasonable candidate for per manent closure, or perhaps it could be repurposed for other non ‑inmate hand crews in the future.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4693

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

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 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 2020-21 Budget: Governor's Wildfire-Related Proposals

Feb 21, 2020 - Some of these uses may not align with forest management best practices that reduce wildfire risks. For instance, forestlands can be attractive sites for development, in part because of the lower cost of land compared to other regions of the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4172

The 2017-18 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 15, 2017 - These projects are referred to as “state ‑only orphan sites. ” Costs for Federal NPL Sites Prioritized Over State ‑Only Sites. The Site Remediation Account (SRA) administered by DTSC is used to fund the state ’s share of the remedial phase and O &M costs at NPL orphan sites, as well as the costs for state ‑only orphan sites.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3558

The 2018-19 Budget: California Department of Food and Agriculture

Mar 28, 2018 - The proposal would provide $353,000 and two CDFA staff to act as statewide experts to provide outreach and education to counties and stakeholders regarding best management practices, as well as pesticides and the safe movement of colonies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3793