Frequently Asked Questions About Wildfires in California

Jan 28, 2025 - As such, the notable infusion of one-time funding the state provided over the last several years likely will support projects that take place over several years to come. In addition to spending its own money, the state requires electric utilities to dedicate funding from their ratepayers to undertake activities intended to reduce the risks of utility-sparked wildfires.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4952

The 2024-25 Budget: Crafting Climate, Resources, and Environmental Budget Solutions

Feb 14, 2024 - For example, it could identify program areas where state entities are receiving significant infusions of federal funds (such as drinking water and ZEVs) and evaluate whether it could make additional reductions to proposed state funds and still make notable progress toward achieving its priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4841

Improving California's Forest and Watershed Management

Apr 4, 2018 - The 2017 ‑ 18 b udget package provided a significant one ‑time infusion of funding for forest management from the state ’s GGRF. Specifically, as shown in Figure  8, $ 200  m illion was allocated to CalFire for forest health and fire prevention activities that either reduce GHG emissions through wildfire avoidance, or improve carbon sequestration by preserving forestland or improving forest health.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3798