The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Water Resources [Publication Details]

Jan 27, 2021 - This publication provides an overview of the Governor's 2021-22 January budget proposals for the Department of Water Resources, including $284 million for flood management and $60 million to implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4321

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 10, 2022 - Activities With an African American and Tribal Focus. The budget provides a total of $25  million one time from the General Fund to support efforts to improve engagement with the African American and Native American communities and support improvements to interpretation at state parks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4633

Living Under Smoky Skies—Understanding the Challenges Posed by Wildfire Smoke in California

Nov 14, 2022 - Some of the fires during the period before European settlement were intentionally set by Native American tribes for ecological, ceremonial, and other cultural purposes, while other fires were ignited without human intervention (such as by lightning  strikes).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4644

The 2026-27 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission’s Implementation of AB 1207

Feb 10, 2026 - For example, CPUC could elect to only change the specific months in which the credits are provided —switching them from April and October to four typically high-billed months (such as June, July, August, and September).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5120

A Framework for Evaluating State-Level Green Stimulus Proposals

Jan 5, 2021 - For example, studies evaluating a past federal program that paid households to retire their older high‑polluting vehicles and purchase new cleaner vehicles—also known as “Cash for Clunkers”—found that the program had limited stimulative effects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4308

Frequently Asked Questions About Wildfires in California

Jan 28, 2025 - These include families, individuals, conservation and natural resource organizations, and Native American tribes. Industrial  owners —primarily  timber  companies —own  14  percent (4.5  million acres) of forestland.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4952

The 2024-25 Budget: Salton Sea Management Program

Feb 26, 2024 - Management of the Salton Sea Management of the Sea involves many actors at all levels of government, Native American tribes, and nongovernmental organizations. Below, we describe the various players and focus in on the state and federal roles.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4859

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive

Feb 24, 2026 - Assessment Proposals Funded by GGRF and APCF Should Meet High Bar for Approval. In light of the state ’s budget condition —and as we discuss in greater detail in our recent publication, The 2026‑27 Budget: Framework for Approaching the Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Budget —we recommend the Legislature apply a high bar to its review
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

Overview of New Updates to the Cap-and-Invest Program

Dec 9, 2025 - Changes Provide Additional Funding Certainty for High ‑Speed Rail Project. The  changes contained in S B  840 will result in greater certainty around annual funding levels for the high ‑speed rail project.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5097