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The 2020-21 Budget: Climate Change Proposals, Legislative Analyst's Office Feb 2020

The 2020-21 Budget: Climate Change Proposals, Legislative Analyst's Office

California Agencies

In this report, we assess the Governor’s major 2020-21 budget proposals related to climate change. The four proposals we evaluate are:

• Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan ($965 Million). The budget includes a $965 million (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund [GGRF]) discretionary cap-and-trade expenditure plan. Funding would mostly go to a variety of existing environmental programs, including programs related to low carbon transportation, local air quality improvements, and forestry.

• Expanded Climate Adaptation Research and Technical Assistance ($25 Million). As part of the cap-and-trade expenditure plan, the Governor proposes $25 million (GGRF) ongoing for several new and expanded climate adaptation research and technical …


Water Resilience Portfolio, January 2020, California Natural Resources Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, California Department Of Food And Agriculture Jan 2020

Water Resilience Portfolio, January 2020, California Natural Resources Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, California Department Of Food And Agriculture

California Agencies

In April 2019, Governor Newsom directed state agencies through Executive Order N-10-19 to develop a “water resilience portfolio,” described as a set of actions to meet California’s water needs through the 21st century. The order identified seven principles on which to base this portfolio:

  • Prioritize multi-benefit approaches that meet several needs at once » Utilize natural infrastructure such as forests and floodplains
  • Embrace innovation and new technologies
  • Encourage regional approaches among water users sharing watersheds
  • Incorporate successful approaches from other parts of the world
  • Integrate investments, policies, and programs across state government
  • Strengthen partnerships with local, federal and tribal governments, …


2015-16 Legislative Summary, Assembly Committee On Environmental Safety And Toxic Materials Jan 2017

2015-16 Legislative Summary, Assembly Committee On Environmental Safety And Toxic Materials

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


2015-2016 Legislative Summary, Assembly Committee On Water, Parks And Wildlife Jan 2017

2015-2016 Legislative Summary, Assembly Committee On Water, Parks And Wildlife

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


Bay Area Air Quality Management District 2016 Annual Report, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2017

Bay Area Air Quality Management District 2016 Annual Report, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


2017 Annual Report - Envision Deliver Protect, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2017

2017 Annual Report - Envision Deliver Protect, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


Annual Report 2015, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2016

Annual Report 2015, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


2016 Annual Report - Leading The Way, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2016

2016 Annual Report - Leading The Way, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


Bay Area Air Quality Management District 2014 Annual Report, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2015

Bay Area Air Quality Management District 2014 Annual Report, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


2015 Annual Report - Together Creating A Clean Air Future, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2015

2015 Annual Report - Together Creating A Clean Air Future, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


2014 Annual Report - Momentum: 6 Decades Of Clean Air Progress, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2014

2014 Annual Report - Momentum: 6 Decades Of Clean Air Progress, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


Bay Area Air Quality Management District 2012 Annual Report, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2013

Bay Area Air Quality Management District 2012 Annual Report, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


2012 Annual Report - Doing Our Part For Clean Air, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2012

2012 Annual Report - Doing Our Part For Clean Air, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


2011 Annual Report - Clean Air Every Day, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2011

2011 Annual Report - Clean Air Every Day, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


2010 Annual Report - Living Healthy, Breathing Easy, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2010

2010 Annual Report - Living Healthy, Breathing Easy, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


2009 Annual Report Bay Area Air Management Quality District, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2009

2009 Annual Report Bay Area Air Management Quality District, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


2008 Annual Report Bay Area Air Management Quality District, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2008

2008 Annual Report Bay Area Air Management Quality District, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


A Brief On Biosolids: Options For Biosolids Management, California Research Bureau Aug 2007

A Brief On Biosolids: Options For Biosolids Management, California Research Bureau

California Agencies

Biosolids are municipal sewage treated to meet federal and state standards required for land application. This paper describes the production and management of biosolids in California; the regulatory framework that controls the use and disposal of biosolids; and, the controversy surrounding their use as a soil amendment and alternatives to the current management practices for biosolids with emphasis on their potential use as a source of energy.


2007 Annual Report Bay Area Air Management Quality District, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2007

2007 Annual Report Bay Area Air Management Quality District, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


2006 Annual Report - Clean Air, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2006

2006 Annual Report - Clean Air, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


2005 Annual Report - 50 Years Of Progress, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2005

2005 Annual Report - 50 Years Of Progress, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


2004 Annual Report Bay Area Air Management Quality District, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Jan 2004

2004 Annual Report Bay Area Air Management Quality District, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


California's Groundwater, Department Of Water Resources Oct 2003

California's Groundwater, Department Of Water Resources

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


California High Water, Department Of Water Resources May 2003

California High Water, Department Of Water Resources

California Agencies

Department of Water Resources Bulletin 69-95. Cover has date of May, 2003. Title page has date of October 2003.


The U.S. Supreme Court Limits Federal Regulation Of Wetlands: Implications Of The Swancc Decision, California Research Bureau Feb 2002

The U.S. Supreme Court Limits Federal Regulation Of Wetlands: Implications Of The Swancc Decision, California Research Bureau

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


Suisun Ecological Workgroup Final Report To The State Water Resources Control Board, Interagency Ecological Program For The Sacramento-San Joaquin Estuary Nov 2001

Suisun Ecological Workgroup Final Report To The State Water Resources Control Board, Interagency Ecological Program For The Sacramento-San Joaquin Estuary

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


Management Of The California State Water Project, Department Of Water Resources Mar 2001

Management Of The California State Water Project, Department Of Water Resources

California Agencies

Bulletin 132-99, Management of the California State Water Project, continues the Bulletin 132 annual series begun in 1963. Bulletin 132-99 updates water supply planning, construction, financing, management, and operation activities of the State Water Project. Appendix B contains data and computations used to determine the State Water Project contractors' Statement of Charges for 2000. Appendix B was previously published as an individual document.

The Bulletin discusses significant events and issues that affect SWP management and operations. The Bulletin covers the period from January 1, 1998, to December 31, 1998.

Bulletin 132-99 also discusses water supply and delivery; plans for the …


Programmatic Record Of Decision, Volume 3 - Attachments 7 Through 10, Calfed Bay-Delta Program Aug 2000

Programmatic Record Of Decision, Volume 3 - Attachments 7 Through 10, Calfed Bay-Delta Program

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


Programmatic Record Of Decision, Volume 1 - Record Of Decision And Attachments 1 Through 4, Calfed Bay-Delta Program Aug 2000

Programmatic Record Of Decision, Volume 1 - Record Of Decision And Attachments 1 Through 4, Calfed Bay-Delta Program

California Agencies

No abstract provided.


Programmatic Record Of Decision, Volume 2 - Attachments 5 Through 6b, Calfed Bay-Delta Program Aug 2000

Programmatic Record Of Decision, Volume 2 - Attachments 5 Through 6b, Calfed Bay-Delta Program

California Agencies

No abstract provided.