The 2021-22 Budget: California Natural Resources Agency [Publication Details]

Jan 27, 2021 - This publication discusses the Governor's 2021-22 January budget proposals for the California Natural Resources Agency, including $125 million for habitat restoration projects and $4.5 million to move to a new office building.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4324

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

Feb 10, 2026 - Through the earthquake monitoring network, the state keeps the earthquake early warning system operational and identifies weaknesses in critical infrastructure, which also helps inform building design and codes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 18, 2021 - Figure 10 2021 ‑22 Flood Management Funding (In Millions) Deferred maintenance on Central Valley levees $237 Various flood projects (Drought and Water Resilience Package) 130 American River Common Features project 67 Statewide floodplain risk management studies and grants 29 San Joaquin basin flood risk assessment and strategy 4 $576 ELPF = Environmental License Plate Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4463

The 2025-26 Budget: Various California Air Resources Board Proposals

Feb 24, 2025 - In contrast to its current fee‑setting authority, which is limited to specific regulatory programs, this proposal would provide broad authority for the department to assess fees related to the activities it conducts pursuant to Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4980

The 2024-25 Budget: Insolvency Risks for Environmental and Transportation Special Funds

Feb 27, 2024 - Revenues for ELPF are highly dependent on vehicle owners’ choices about purchasing specialty license plates, which can be difficult to predict. Recent actions were taken to restructure and increase the fees that support HWCA but the resulting revenues have come in significantly lower than anticipated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4858

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Sep 12, 2024 - Figure reflects total amounts from 2022 ‑23 through 2027 ‑28. b Includes federal funds, interagency reimbursements, and Environmental License Plate Fund. FS = Fund Shift; R = Reduction; and D = Delay.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4928

The 2022-23 Budget: Office of Planning and Research Budget Proposals

Feb 9, 2022 - . $450,000 Environmental License Plate Fund for three years to support the California Truth and Healing Council as part of the package to establish the Governor ’s Office of Tribal  Affairs. Proposes $438,000 Ongoing General Fund for Legislative Workload.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4523

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

Preparing for Rising Seas: How the State Can Help Support Local Coastal Adaptation Efforts

Dec 10, 2019 - For example, in the case of riverine flooding, the study estimates that for every extra $1 spent to build new buildings higher out of the floodplain than international b uilding codes require, $ 5 i n flood damage ‑related costs was avoided.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4121

Evaluating California's Pursuit of Zero Net Energy State Buildings

Nov 14, 2017 - Third, assuming that Title   24 b uilding efficiency codes continue to become stricter, buildings built to code will be closer to the energy efficiency necessary for ZNE. This will reduce the additional cost associated with implementing the incremental energy efficiency measures required to make the building ZNE.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3711