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

Feb 24, 2026 - Additionally, the incentives would only apply to first ‑time purchasers of ZEVs and to vehicles that do not exceed certain manufacturer ’s suggested retail prices, such as $55,000 for new sedans and $80,000 for new sport utility vehicles and light ‑duty trucks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

Federal Funding for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

May 10, 2017 - Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) grant programs to support habitat conservation and restoration projects, as well as undertake other activities for the benefit of hunting, sport fishing, and the preservation of native species.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3664

The 2024-25 Budget: Salton Sea Management Program

Feb 26, 2024 - Between the 1940s and 1960s, the Sea was a popular destination for tourism, fishing (the Sea was stocke d with sport fish), and water sports. However, due to episodes of flooding, fish die ‑offs, and some of the other trends described in this report, tourism over recent decades has largely faded away.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4859

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

The Salton Sea: A Status Update

Aug 29, 2018 - Because of the warm winter climate, proximity to Southern California cities, large size, and active fishery, the Sea became a popular destination for tourism, fishing, and water sports. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) stocked the Sea with a variety of sport fish, and a number of communities were established around the shores of the Sea for both permanent residents and tourists.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3879

What Threat Does Sea-Level Rise Pose to California?

Aug 10, 2020 - For example, neighboring local governments and stakeholder groups could form regional climate adaptation collaborative groups to coordinate how to respond to cross ‑jurisdictional climate impacts, create efficiencies and economies of scale, and build capacity through shared learning and pooling of resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4261

Improving State’s Approach to Park User Fees

Jan 12, 2017 - In addition to the activities provided at state parks, state recreation areas can also be developed for swimming, bicycling, boating, waterskiing, diving, winter sports, fishing, and hunting. State recreation areas may be established in inland areas of the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3527

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Energy Policy Changes

Mar 10, 2023 - The current market for energy resources is strained, with a large number of LSEs competing for a relatively small pool of projects that often will take years to develop. How the entrance of DWR —a large, well ‑resourced entity with the backing of the state —would influence the market for new energy resources is unclear.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4735

Preparing for Rising Seas: How the State Can Help Support Local Coastal Adaptation Efforts

Dec 10, 2019 - This report responds to increasing legislative interest in determining how the state can best prepare for the impacts of climate change, including sea‑level rise (SLR). Also see this Summary Fact Sheet for the report
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4121