The Bay-Delta Plan and Voluntary Agreements: Ensuring Effective Legislative Oversight

Mar 18, 2026 - For example, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians maintains ties to multiple rivers, which are used for offerings, medicinal plant gathering, cultural education, and salmon harvests. State Uses Bay‑Delta Plan to Help Balance Multiple Water Uses Water quality control plans —including the Bay ‑Delta Plan —are key tools the state uses to protect water quality and help manage water resources throughout the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

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

Feb 10, 2026 - This program provides grants to educational agencies, food producers, and other organizations and partnerships to increase the amount of locally grown and produced foods in schools. While  the program does appear to provide some benefits to farmers, schools, and students, it does not meet a critical health and safety concern or a pressing time ‑sensitive objective.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116