Frequently Asked Questions About Wildfires in California

Jan 28, 2025 -  $15  million one ‑time in 2019 ‑20 for CalFire to work with vendors to test proofs of concept for various potential firefighting technology solutions. OES —Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid Fire Fleet. $11  million and 11 positions ongoing starting in 2022 ‑23 to support the OES mutual aid fire engine  program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4952

The 2022-23 Budget: Municipal Stormwater and Urban Runoff Discharges Mandate

Feb 28, 2022 - Multiple Additional Stormwater ‑Related Test Claims Pending at the Commission. While not directly linked to this mandate, the commission has 37 pending test claims related to other stormwater permits issued by the state water boards dating back to 2009.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4565

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - This would allow time for schools to ramp up testing capabilities an d address other implementation issues with a smaller group of students and staff. Alternatively, the Legislature could direct resources to expanding statewide testing capacity and infrastructure that would allow schools to more easily access routine testing as a way to support school reopening.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Agriculture

Dec 15, 2021 - For instance, early studies have tested potential feed additives that show methane emission reductions between 20  percent and 40  percent. Given that research is still in the testing phase, there is still some uncertainty regarding when one will become commercially available.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4483

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

Oct 16, 2023 - The 2023‑24 budget package provides a total of $19.2 billion from various fund sources—the General Fund, bond funds, a number of special funds, and federal funds—for programs administered by the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and Environmental Protection Agency. This is a net decrease of $15.5 billion (45 percent) compared to 2022‑23 estimated levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4807

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

Nov 10, 2020 - Pilot projects Projects to help develop and test new approaches before wide ‑scale implementation, including innovative water treatment technologies. Administrators Support for SWRCB ‑appointed water system administrators.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4294

The 2022-23 Budget: Wildfire and Forest Resilience Package

Jan 26, 2022 - Ability to Test and Research Promising Approaches. The Legislature could consider the extent to which the proposed funding goes to demonstration projects or pilots that could be helpful in improving the state of knowledge about effective approaches to wildfire  mitigation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4495

The 2022-23 Budget: Pesticide Enforcement

May 5, 2022 - The department also oversees local enforcement of pesticide use la ws and regulations by County Agricultural Commissioners (CACs) and tests pesticide residues of fresh produce —both of which we discuss in more detail below.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4592

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

Nov 14, 2022 - For example, one 2022 study found a relationship between wildfire smoke levels and poorer cognitive performance on a brain‑training game, and another 2022 study found a link between smoke exposure and lower test scores.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4644

The 2020-21 Budget: Climate Change Proposals

Feb 13, 2020 - For example, the Legislature could prioritize funds for both projects that can point to established scientific evidence suggesting their effectiveness as well as those that are seeking to test out new strategies and develop a new scientific understanding of what adaptation approaches might work.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4155