What Can We Learn From How the State Responded to the Last Major Drought? [Publication Details]

May 13, 2021 - What Can We Learn From How the State Responded to the Last Major Drought? [Publication Details] What Can We Learn From How the State Responded to the Last Major Drought? Format: HTML Description: For the second consecutive year, the state is experiencing extremely low rates of precipitation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4429

An Initial Review of the Regional Forest and Fire Capacity Program [Publication Details]

Dec 13, 2021 - In recent years, as wildfires have increased in severity and damage, the Legislature has shown growing interest in state support of wildfire prevention efforts, including regional planning for forest health activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4482

Adoption of April 2021 Wildfire and Forest Resilience Early Action Package

Apr 16, 2021 - Figure 1 Wildfire and Forest Resilience Early Action Package for 2020 ‑21 (In Millions) Project implementation in high ‑risk areas SNC Stewardship of state ‑owned land CDFW Stewardship of state ‑owned land Parks Stewardship of state ‑owned land TC Regional Forest and Fire Capacity Program DOC Prescribed fire and hand crews   CalFire CalFire unit
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4414

The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Mar 19, 2021 - (CalEnviroScreen is a state screening tool that evaluates communities ’ cumulative burdens associated with pollution from multiple sources and socioeconomic factors.) Proposal Seeks to Address State ’s Housing Shortage.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4406

A Framework for Evaluating State-Level Green Stimulus Proposals

Jan 5, 2021 - The degree to which environmental projects spend money on in ‑state labor and materials varies. Most projects result in a mix of in ‑state and out ‑of ‑state spending. For example, a proposal to subsidize solar energy likely would result in spending on in ‑state labor for installation but the purchase of solar panels manufactured out ‑of ‑state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4308

The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Toxic Substances Control [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Toxic Substances Control [Publication Details] Description: Discusses the Governor's proposal to implement fiscal and governance reforms for the Department of Toxic Substances Control, as well as the proposal to provide $300 million in one-time General Fund to clean up brownfields across the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4406

Expanding Access to Safe and Affordable Drinking Water in California—A Status Update

Nov 10, 2020 - Water quality not regularly monitored by the state or local governments. At least 350,000 across the state, providing water for between 1.5 million and 2.5 million Californians. Very Small Water Systems and Wells Are Not Regulated by the State.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4294

Improving California’s Response to the Environmental and Safety Hazards Caused by Abandoned Mines

Aug 4, 2020 - Historically, these funds have been insufficient to address all known federal and state orphan sites. For that reason, DTSC prioritizes funding the state share of costs associated with federal NPL sites with remaining funds prioritized to the worst state orphan sites.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4258

How Did the State Respond to the Last Major Drought? [Publication Details]

May 5, 2021 - How Did the State Respond to the Last Major Drought? [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4420

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 5, 2020 - SNR = State Natural Reserve; SHP = State Historic Park; and SRA = State Recreation Area. In addition to the projects listed in Figure  6, the budget also includes $265  million to fund other natural resources capital outlay projects initiated in prior years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4275