Funds projects that enhance instream flows, acquire water or land with water rights, and improve aquatic and riparian habitat to protect fish and wildlife.
Funds projects that increase soil organic carbon, enhance fish and wildlife habitat, protect and improve water quality, increase flood protection, improve groundwater recharge, and develop resiliency to sea level rise in wetlands.
Funds fire engine procurement, training for local fire agencies, resources for emergency operations, and disaster relief for the California Mutual Aid System.
Grants to fire departments within High Hazard Severity Zones to protect communities from wildfires by pre-positioning emergency services crews and equipment during red flag events.
Grants for land use planning, capacity building, and land acquisition projects that protect agricultural land from conversion to non-agricultural uses.
Funds sea level rise vulnerability assessments, technical studies, economic analyses, adaptation planning and reports, public outreach and engagement, and Local Coastal Programs policy development.
Funds California Conservation Corp, which enrolls young adults for a year of service resulting in job skills and work experience implementing forest fuel reduction, habitat restoration, and energy efficiency projects.
Financial incentives for commercial dairy and livestock operators to implement non-digester practices that reduce dairy and livestock manure methane emissions, such as solid separation or conversion.
Technical assistance for farmers and ranchers participating in the Healthy Soils Program, the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, and the Alternative Manure Management Program.
Funds CAL FIRE state demonstration forest activities, which offer research and demonstration opportunities for natural resource management while providing public recreation access, fish and wildlife habitat, carbon storage and sequestration, and watershed protection.
