The sum of three billion eight hundred million dollars ($3,800,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for safe drinking water, drought, flood, and water resilience programs.
Chapter 2Safe Drinking Water, Drought, Flood, and Water Resilience
Section § 91000
This law section states that a total of $3.8 billion can be used, once approved by the California Legislature, for initiatives related to safe drinking water, managing droughts and floods, and enhancing water resilience programs.
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Section § 91010
This section allocates $1.885 billion, subject to legislative approval, to enhance California's water supply and water quality.
Of the funds made available by Section 91000, one billion eight hundred eighty-five million dollars ($1,885,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to protect and increase California water supply and water quality.
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Section § 91011
This section allocates $610 million to California’s water board for grants or loans to improve water quality and ensure safe drinking water. The funding supports various projects, such as enhancing water quality monitoring, treating groundwater contamination, implementing drought management plans, and consolidating water systems. Tribal water infrastructure projects are guaranteed at least $25 million. If a responsible party is identified for contamination, additional funding can be sought. Geographically, funds should be distributed across the state, and at least 40% of the funds must aid disadvantaged communities. For very small communities with populations under 500, there's no limit on the funding per service connection.
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 91011(a) Of the funds made available by Section 91010, six hundred ten million dollars ($610,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the water board for grants or loans that improve water quality or help provide clean, safe, and reliable drinking water. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
(1)CA Public Resources Code § 91011(a)(1) Projects that help to
provide clean, safe, and reliable drinking water.
(2)CA Public Resources Code § 91011(a)(2) Projects that increase water quality monitoring and remediation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
(3)CA Public Resources Code § 91011(a)(3) Innovative projects to increase the affordability of safe drinking water.
(4)CA Public Resources Code § 91011(a)(4) Projects that implement countywide drought and water shortage contingency plans adopted pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 10609.40) of Part 2.55 of Division 6 of the Water Code.
(5)CA Public Resources Code § 91011(a)(5) Projects that prevent, reduce, or treat the contamination of groundwater that serves as a major source of drinking water for a community.
(6)CA Public Resources Code § 91011(a)(6) Projects to consolidate water or wastewater systems or to extend wastewater service to residences currently
served by inadequate onsite sewer treatment systems.
(7)CA Public Resources Code § 91011(a)(7) Grants for projects and technical and financial assistance to address hexavalent chromium in drinking water.
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(A)Copy CA Public Resources Code § 91011(a)(8)(A) Tribal water infrastructure projects that provide safe, clean, and reliable drinking water to tribal communities.
(B)CA Public Resources Code § 91011(a)(8)(A)(B) Not less than twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) shall be allocated to projects described in subparagraph (A).
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 91011(b) If there is a responsible party identified to have contributed to contamination of a drinking water well, or system, the water system or public agency responsible for the infrastructure may apply for competitive state grant program funding for a drinking water infrastructure project to address water quality issues. The grant
applicant may apply for funding in the amount above and beyond what the responsible party is required to contribute to the infrastructure project.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 91011(c) Reasonable geographic allocation to eligible projects throughout the state shall be considered, including both northern and southern California and inland and coastal regions.
(d)CA Public Resources Code § 91011(d) At least 40 percent of the allocation made pursuant to this section shall benefit disadvantaged communities, severely disadvantaged communities, or vulnerable populations.
(e)CA Public Resources Code § 91011(e) For severely disadvantaged communities with populations of no more than 500 persons that serve no more than 100 service connections, there shall be no maximum amount per service connection for eligible projects.
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Section § 91012
This law designates $386,250,000 for the Department of Water Resources to fund projects related to groundwater storage and management. It requires that at least $25 million of this amount benefit tribal communities. Half of the total funds are earmarked for projects that improve groundwater storage and management in line with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The other half is directed towards projects supporting conjunctive use, groundwater recharge, improved watershed management, drought adaptation, and ecosystem benefits for fish and wildlife. Moreover, the funds must be distributed fairly across different regions in California.
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 91012(a) Of the funds made available by Section 91010, three hundred eighty-six million two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($386,250,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Department of Water Resources for projects related to groundwater storage, groundwater banking, groundwater recharge, or instream flow projects that support the conjunctive use of groundwater and surface water supplies. Of the funds made available
pursuant to this subdivision, a minimum of twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) shall be for projects that provide direct benefits to tribal communities.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 91012(b) Of the funds made available by subdivision (a), one hundred ninety-three million one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($193,125,000) shall be available for projects that increase groundwater storage, improve the management and operation of groundwater storage, or are for groundwater banking, and support implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (Part 2.74 (commencing with Section 10720) of Division 6 of the Water Code).
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(1)Copy CA Public Resources Code § 91012(c)(1) Of the funds made available by subdivision (a), one hundred ninety-three million one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($193,125,000) shall be available for projects that support conjunctive use and groundwater recharge. The projects shall provide
the following benefits:
(A)CA Public Resources Code § 91012(c)(1)(A) Provide improved regional watershed management.
(B)CA Public Resources Code § 91012(c)(1)(B) Address current and projected drought conditions and demonstrate adaptation to climate change for a region.
(C)CA Public Resources Code § 91012(c)(1)(C) Provide ecosystem benefits to fish and wildlife and improve stream flow for anadromous fish.
(2)CA Public Resources Code § 91012(c)(2) Reasonable geographic allocation to eligible projects throughout the state shall be considered, including both northern and southern California and inland and coastal regions.
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Section § 91013
This law section allocates $200 million to the Department of Conservation’s Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program for projects focused on sustainable groundwater management. These projects aim to reduce groundwater use, convert irrigated farmland, create wildlife habitats, enhance drought resilience, improve floodwater management, and support the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
Of the funds made available by Section 91010, two hundred million dollars ($200,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Department of Conservation’s Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program for groundwater sustainability projects that reduce groundwater use, repurpose irrigated agricultural land, provide wildlife habitat, improve drought resilience or floodwater management, or support implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act (Part 2.74 (commencing with Section 10720) of Division 6 of the Water Code).
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Section § 91014
This law allocates $386,250,000 to the water board for water recycling and reuse projects. The funding supports building treatment plants, infrastructure to use recycled water, and projects that also improve water quality.
Local funding must cover at least 50% of project costs, though this may be lowered for disadvantaged communities. Grants can fund large-scale projects multiple times and support related facilities like pipelines and wells. 10% of grants are reserved for planning and design, with funds fairly distributed across different regions of California.
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 91014(a) Of the funds made available by Section 91010, three hundred eighty-six million two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($386,250,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the water board for grants and projects related to water reuse and recycling, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1)CA Public Resources Code § 91014(a)(1) Treatment, storage, conveyance, and distribution facilities
for potable and nonpotable recycling projects.
(2)CA Public Resources Code § 91014(a)(2) Dedicated distribution infrastructure to serve residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial end user retrofit projects to allow use of recycled water.
(3)CA Public Resources Code § 91014(a)(3) Multiple-benefit recycled water projects that improve water quality.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 91014(b) At least a 50-percent local cost share shall be required for projects funded pursuant to this section. That cost share may be suspended or reduced for disadvantaged communities or severely disadvantaged communities, or prorated for disadvantaged communities or severely disadvantaged communities within a larger service area project. A loan, grant, or other funding received, regardless of funding source, shall qualify as local cost share.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 91014(c) The water board shall adopt
modified grant funding requirements for large-scale water recycling or reuse projects, including all of the following requirements:
(1)CA Public Resources Code § 91014(c)(1) Ancillary facilities that are part of large-scale water recycling or reuse projects shall be eligible for funding. Ancillary facilities include, but are not limited to, pipelines, extraction wells, injection wells, recharge basins, and nitrogen removal treatment systems, pertinent structures, and connection assemblies.
(2)CA Public Resources Code § 91014(c)(2) This section does not preclude the water board from awarding funding to a large-scale water recycling or reuse project for multiple project phases or components, or more than once during the project development period. The water board shall not require user agreements or contracts for water delivery, nor shall full completion of the project be required before the submission of a subsequent grant application, as a condition for
award of grant funding.
(3)CA Public Resources Code § 91014(c)(3) At least 10 percent of the grant funding shall be awarded for the purpose of planning and design.
(4)CA Public Resources Code § 91014(c)(4) Reasonable geographic allocation to eligible projects throughout the state, including both northern and southern California and coastal and inland regions.
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Section § 91015
This law allocates $75 million from previously available funds to the California Water Commission for water storage projects. The money, subject to legislative approval, focuses on helping approved projects get done faster by offering extra grants. These grants account for increased costs caused by inflation and any additional public benefits.
Of the funds made available by Section 91010, seventy-five million dollars ($75,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the California Water Commission for projects under the Water Storage Investment Program. Priority for these funds and any funds returned to the commission shall be to support timely completion of existing approved projects by providing supplemental grants to reflect the increase in costs due to inflation since the
original grant applications and any increase in public benefits.
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Section § 91016
This law section states that $62.5 million is available for California projects that focus on improving water supply and drought resilience. Specifically, the funds are designated for projects related to brackish desalination, removing contaminants and salt, and managing salinity. Priority is given to projects that use renewable energy resources and aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Of the funds made available by Section 91010, sixty-two million five hundred thousand dollars ($62,500,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for capital investments in brackish desalination, contaminant and salt removal, and salinity management projects to improve California water and drought resilience. Priority shall be given to projects that use new incremental eligible renewable energy resources during operation and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions associated with their construction and operation.
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Section § 91017
This law allocates $15 million, subject to legislative approval, to the Department of Water Resources and the water board. The purpose is to enhance water data management and to re-activate existing stream gages and set up new ones.
Of the funds made available by Section 91010, fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Department of Water Resources and the water board to improve water data management and to implement Section 144 of the Water Code to reactivate existing stream gages and deploy new gages.
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Section § 91018
This law details how $75 million, as specified in another section, is allocated to the Natural Resources Agency and the Department of Water Resources for grants. These grants are for projects that improve or repair regional water systems. Priority is given to projects that enhance water supply reliability, recharge groundwater, or address issues like groundwater overdraft and salinity. Other key focuses include adapting to environmental changes, ensuring water security during disasters, and providing safe drinking water to disadvantaged communities.
Of the funds made available by Section 91010, seventy-five million dollars ($75,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Natural Resources Agency and the Department of Water Resources for competitive grants for regional conveyance projects or repairs to existing conveyances. Priority shall be given to projects that provide one or more of the following benefits:
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 91018(a) Improvements in regional or interregional water supply or water supply reliability.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 91018(b) Increased groundwater recharge or mitigation of conditions of groundwater overdraft, salinity intrusion, water quality degradation, or subsidence.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 91018(c) Adaptation to the impacts of hydrologic changes.
(d)CA Public Resources Code § 91018(d) Improvements in water security from drought, natural disasters, or other events that could interrupt water supplies.
(e)CA Public Resources Code § 91018(e) Providing safe drinking water for disadvantaged communities and economically distressed areas.
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Section § 91019
This law specifies that $75 million from certain funds will be allocated, after being approved by the state Legislature, to the Department of Water Resources. The money is intended for projects that enhance water conservation in both farming and urban areas.
Of the funds made available by Section 91010, seventy-five million dollars ($75,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Department of Water Resources for projects that increase water conservation in agricultural and urban areas.
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Section § 91020
This law states that from the funds provided by Section 91000, a total of $1,140,000,000 is set aside to decrease the risk of flooding and enhance the management of stormwater. The release of this money requires approval by the California Legislature.
Of the funds made available by Section 91000, one billion one hundred forty million dollars ($1,140,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to reduce flood risk and improve stormwater management.
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Section § 91021
The law outlines how $550 million will be used for flood management projects, with a focus on enhancing flood safety and ecosystem functions. At least 40% of these funds must benefit disadvantaged or vulnerable communities. The funds are divided into three main allocations: $150 million for upgrading levees in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, $150 million for projects under the Flood Control Subventions Program, and $250 million for evaluating and improving levees and other flood control structures related to the State Plan of Flood Control.
Of the funds made available by Section 91020, five hundred fifty million dollars ($550,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Natural Resources Agency and its departments, boards, and conservancies for flood management projects. Priority shall be given to projects designed and implemented to achieve both flood safety and ecosystem functions, while providing additional benefits. At least 40 percent of the allocation made pursuant to
this section shall benefit disadvantaged communities, severely disadvantaged communities, or vulnerable populations. Funding shall be allocated as follows:
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 91021(a) One hundred fifty million dollars ($150,000,000) shall be available for projects in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to improve existing levees to increase flood protection and improve climate resiliency. For purposes of this subdivision, “Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta” has the same meaning as described in Section 12220 of the Water Code.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 91021(b) One hundred fifty million dollars ($150,000,000) shall be available for projects that implement the Flood Control Subventions Program.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 91021(c) Two hundred fifty million dollars ($250,000,000) shall be available for projects related to the systemwide evaluation, repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction, expansion, or replacement
of levees, weirs, bypasses, and facilities of the State Plan of Flood Control.
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Section § 91022
This section allocates $480 million from certain available funds to the Department of Water Resources. This money is intended for the Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance Program. Specifically, it will be used for competitive grants to support projects that improve dam safety, enhance reservoir operations, and protect benefits to the public according to the Water Code.
Of the funds made available by Section 91020, four hundred eighty million dollars ($480,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Department of Water Resources for the Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance Program for competitive grants for projects that enhance dam safety and reservoir operations and protect public benefits pursuant to Section 6700 of the Water Code.
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Section § 91023
This law specifies that $110 million will be allocated to the water board for urban stormwater management projects. The focus is on projects that not only manage stormwater effectively but also offer additional benefits, especially those using natural infrastructure solutions. Types of eligible projects include stormwater capture, recycling, low-impact development, urban stream restoration, and increasing permeable surfaces to reduce flooding.
Of the funds made available by Section 91020, one hundred ten million dollars ($110,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the water board for grants for multiple-benefit urban stormwater management projects. Projects funded pursuant to this section shall address flooding in urbanized areas and provide multiple benefits, with preference given to natural infrastructure projects. Eligible stormwater projects shall include, but are not
limited to, stormwater capture and reuse, planning and implementation of low-impact development, restoration of urban streams and watersheds, debris flow mitigation, and increasing permeable surfaces to help reduce flooding.
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Section § 91030
This section sets aside $605 million, subject to approval by the Legislature, for projects that conserve and enhance rivers, lakes, and streams. The funds are also intended to boost the overall health of watersheds, which support fish and wildlife.
Of the funds made available by Section 91000, six hundred five million dollars ($605,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to protect and restore rivers, lakes, and streams, and to improve watershed resilience, including the resilience of fish and wildlife within the watershed.
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Section § 91031
This section allocates $100 million to the Department of Water Resources for projects aimed at enhancing climate resilience on a watershed level. The funding comes from a previous allocation and requires legislative approval before use. Additionally, the department must update its program guidelines to address climate risks.
Of the funds made available by Section 91030, one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Department of Water Resources for projects related to integrated regional water management to improve climate resilience on a watershed basis. The department shall update and revise the guidelines for the integrated regional water management program to address impacts associated with climate
risk.
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Section § 91032
This section allocates $335 million for environmental projects to restore and protect rivers, wetlands, streams, lakes, and watersheds, aiming to improve climate resilience, water supply, and quality. These funds are specifically directed to benefit disadvantaged communities and will prioritize natural infrastructure projects where possible.
Key allocations include the Los Angeles River Watershed ($80 million), the Riverine Stewardship Program ($50 million), the Santa Ana River Program ($25 million), urban stream projects ($25 million), wildlife refuges and wetland habitats ($25 million), the Lower American River Conservancy ($10 million), and the Coyote Valley and West Coyote Hills Programs ($50 million combined). Additionally, $50 million is available for projects addressing water quality in cross-border waters with Mexico.
A portion of funds is set for the Clear Lake Watershed to enhance climate resilience and protection.
Of the funds made available by Section 91030, three hundred thirty-five million dollars ($335,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for projects that protect and restore rivers, wetlands, streams, lakes, and watersheds, and improve the resilience of fish and wildlife. Projects shall improve climate resilience, water supplies, or water quality. To the extent feasible, preference shall be given to natural infrastructure projects. At least
40 percent of the allocation made pursuant to this section shall benefit disadvantaged communities, severely disadvantaged communities, or vulnerable populations. The funds made available pursuant to this section shall be allocated as follows:
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 91032(a) Forty million dollars ($40,000,000) shall be available pursuant to Division 22.8 (commencing with Section 32600) for projects that improve the climate resiliency or the protection of the Los Angeles River Watershed or are consistent with the Lower Los Angeles River Revitalization Plan.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 91032(b) Forty million dollars ($40,000,000) shall be available pursuant to Division 23 (commencing with Section 33000) for projects that improve the climate resiliency or the protection of the Los Angeles River Watershed and are a part of the revitalization plan developed by the Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Working Group pursuant to Section 33220 or
the Los Angeles River Master Plan.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 91032(c) Fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) shall be available to the Riverine Stewardship Program established pursuant to Section 7049 of the Water Code for projects that improve climate resiliency.
(d)CA Public Resources Code § 91032(d) Twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) shall be available to the State Coastal Conservancy for the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program.
(e)CA Public Resources Code § 91032(e) Twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) shall be available for multiple-benefit urban stream and river projects under the Urban Streams Restoration Program established pursuant to Section 7048 of the Water Code that protect and restore riparian habitats, improve climate resilience, enhance natural drainages, protect and restore watersheds, and provide public access.
(f)CA Public Resources Code § 91032(f) Twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) shall be available to the Natural Resources Agency for projects that improve conditions on wildlife refuges and wetland habitat areas. Projects may include the acquisition and delivery of water from willing sellers and water conveyance rights to achieve compliance with subsection (d) of Section 3406 of the federal Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Title 34 of Public Law 102-575) and the acquisition of water and conveyance rights for the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge.
(g)CA Public Resources Code § 91032(g) Ten million dollars ($10,000,000) shall be available to the Wildlife Conservation Board for the Lower American River Conservancy Program.
(h)CA Public Resources Code § 91032(h) Twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) shall be available to the State Coastal Conservancy to protect and restore watersheds through the Coyote Valley Conservation Program in the County of Santa
Clara.
(i)CA Public Resources Code § 91032(i) Twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) shall be available to the State Coastal Conservancy to protect and restore watersheds through the West Coyote Hills Program.
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(1)Copy CA Public Resources Code § 91032(j)(1) Fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) shall be available to the water board for loans or grants for projects that will address water quality problems arising in the California-Mexico cross-border rivers and coastal waters. Funds may be made available under this subdivision for water quality projects in the Tijuana River Valley Watershed, as described in the Tijuana River Plan created pursuant to Section 71107, and for projects consistent with the New River Water Quality, Public Health, and River Parkway Development Program, as described in Section 71103.6.
(2)CA Public Resources Code § 91032(j)(2) Grants or loans awarded under this subdivision for
projects located outside of California shall have a documented water quality benefit to California and its residents.
(3)CA Public Resources Code § 91032(j)(3) Funding may be awarded to bilateral financial institutions as a state match pursuant to this subdivision only after federally committed funds have been secured and are available for expenditure on a one-to-one basis.
(k)CA Public Resources Code § 91032(k) Twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) shall be available to improve the climate resiliency of, or for the protection of, the Clear Lake Watershed.
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Section § 91033
This law states that from the allocated funds, $170 million is designated for the Salton Sea Management Program's 10-year plan and any future revisions or related plans. This initiative aims to enhance air quality, public health, and habitat benefits around the Salton Sea area.
Additionally, from this amount, $10 million is specifically reserved for either creating a Salton Sea Conservancy or supporting the Salton Sea Authority.
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 91033(a) Of the funds made available by Section 91030, one hundred seventy million dollars ($170,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to implement the Salton Sea Management Program 10-year Plan, and any subsequent revisions to that plan, or any subsequent plans, to provide air quality, public health, and habitat benefits.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 91033(b) Of the funds made available by
subdivision (a), ten million dollars ($10,000,000) shall be available for either of the following:
(1)CA Public Resources Code § 91033(b)(1) The creation of a Salton Sea Conservancy.
(2)CA Public Resources Code § 91033(b)(2) The Salton Sea Authority.
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Section § 91040
This law allocates $150 million from available funds to the Wildlife Conservation Board. The money is to be used for projects under the Stream Flow Enhancement Program, including buying water rights, land with water rights, and arranging water leases.
Additionally, $50 million of this fund is specifically reserved for the Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Program. This aims to support projects that enhance fisheries and help reintroduce salmon into the cold water habitats of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers watersheds.
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 91040(a) Of the funds made available by Section 91000, one hundred fifty million dollars ($150,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Wildlife Conservation Board for projects pursuant to the guidelines of the Stream Flow Enhancement Program, including the acquisition of water or water rights, acquisition of land that includes water rights or contractual rights to water, and short- or long-term water transfers and
leases.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 91040(b) Of the funds made available by subdivision (a), fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) shall be available to the Wildlife Conservation Board for the Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Program for fishery enhancement projects and programs that support reintroducing salmon into cold water habitat in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers watersheds.
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Section § 91045
This section sets aside $20 million of the funds mentioned in Section 91000 for the Natural Resources Agency to distribute as grants. These grants are intended for nature and climate education centers, nonprofit organizations, museums, zoos, aquariums, and geological sites in California that serve diverse communities. The money can be used for constructing and equipping facilities that help educate people about climate, biodiversity, and culture. Projects funded by these grants should also support species recovery and protect biodiversity, aligning with California's goal to conserve 30% of lands and waters by 2030.
Of the funds made available by Section 91000, twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Natural Resources Agency for grants to nature and climate education and research facilities, nonprofit organizations and public institutions, natural history museums, California zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and geologic heritage sites that serve diverse populations. Grants may
be used for buildings, equipment, structures, and exhibit galleries that present collections to promote climate, biodiversity, and cultural literacy. Projects may support species recovery and biodiversity protection in order to advance the state’s 30x30 conservation goal.
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Section § 91050
This law section states that any projects receiving funding under this particular chapter must align with the policies and guidelines set out in four key plans and acts. These are the Water Resilience Portfolio, California’s Water Supply Strategy, the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan, and, if relevant, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
Projects funded pursuant to this chapter shall be consistent with the policies and guidelines established by the Water Resilience Portfolio, California’s Water Supply Strategy, the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan, and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (Part 2.74 (commencing with Section 10720) of Division 6 of the Water Code), if applicable.
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