The 2026-27 Budget: Permitting Support at the State Water Resources Control Board

Mar 2, 2026 - Municipal, construction, and industrial stormwater and municipal wastewater discharges to WOTUS via point sources such as pipes, ditches, or channels. WDRs (state ‑only discharge permit) State and Regional Water Boards For non ‑WOTUS waters of the state, regulates discharges of pollutants, including stormwater. a Construction and industrial stormwater, landfill wastewater, food
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5144

Overview of California's Ports

Aug 23, 2022 - The Legislature has prioritized port issues through nonbudgetary channels as well, such as by convening the Assembly Select Committee on Ports and Goods Movement for two hearings, one on congestion (November 2021) and another on the impact of port congestion on agriculture (February 2022).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4618

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

Mar 18, 2026 - Other fish that migrate through or live in the Delta also are listed as threatened or endangered, including Central Valley steelhead and Delta smelt. State Failing to Meet Goal for Doubling Natural Salmon Population.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 16, 2023 - This funding will support construction of permanent barriers in three channels in the southern Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta with operable gates to control the flow of water. This project, which is expected to be completed by 2029, has been identified by the state and federal governments as a way to control salinity, improve water quality, and allow free fish passage in these south Delta channels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4807

The 2024-25 Budget: Flood Management Proposals

Feb 26, 2024 - For example, the Kopta Slough project would restore a river channel and remove rock revetment, ultimately leading to restoration of 170 acres of salmon rearing habitat on the Sacramento River. Similarly, the Crow ’s Landing project would restore a floodplain and provide 270 acres of salmon habitat in the San Joaquin River basin.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4856

The 2024-25 Budget: Salton Sea Management Program

Feb 26, 2024 - Three additional projects totaling 1,022  acres are under construction or about to start construction —a pilot project to create fish habitat, a project to preserve and enhance wetlands, and a project to restore several stranded channels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4859

Summary of Major 2022 Climate and Energy Legislation

Jan 6, 2023 - A total of 5.5  million Californians live within a mile of one or more oil or gas wells, and 2.7  million Californians live within 3,200 feet of a well. Living near oil and gas wells increases exposure to air pollutants that are known to worsen health outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4660

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Low ‑income residents also are more likely to live in older housing that requires modifications —such as air conditioning or more fire ‑resistant exteriors —to adapt to increased risks. Notably, low ‑income residents also are more likely to live in rental housing, and thus more likely to be reliant on landlords to conduct modifications to their homes to mitigate the effects of climate change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

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

Nov 14, 2022 - Accordingly, Californians likely will have to adjust to living with higher levels of smoke than they have experienced in recent decades. This Report Describes Challenges Posed by Smoke From Wildland Fires.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4644

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Residential Electricity Rates in California

Jan 7, 2025 - Accordingly, customers in the portions of Culver City that are served by LADWP pay significantly less for electricity than those who live in the portions of the city served by  SCE. Electricity Rates Have Increased Notably in Recent Years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950