The sum of one billion two hundred million dollars ($1,200,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to increase coastal and ocean resiliency and to protect coastal lands, waters, communities, natural resources, and urban waterfronts from sea level rise and other climate impacts. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, projects to restore coastal wetlands and projects to address sea level
rise.
Chapter 4Coastal Resilience
Section § 92000
This law allocates $1.2 billion, once approved by the Legislature, for projects aimed at improving the resilience of coastal and ocean areas. This includes protecting coastal lands, waters, communities, and urban waterfronts from the effects of sea level rise and other climate impacts. Projects can focus on restoring coastal wetlands and addressing sea level rise.
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Section § 92010
This section of the law sets aside $415 million for coastal resilience projects, which are proposed by the State Coastal Conservancy in California. The money is intended for activities such as protecting and restoring beaches, wetlands, coastal forests, and other natural ecosystems, as well as enhancing public access to these areas.
The funds can also be used for various projects such as the Climate Ready Program grants, protecting coastal lands and habitats, developing natural infrastructures to reduce flooding and erosion, and repurposing land from old power plants for public use. Additionally, there are initiatives specific to the San Francisco Bay area.
Of the allocated amount, at least $85 million is specifically reserved for projects under the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Act and the San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program. These projects focus on managing sea level rise, flood control, and wetland restoration.
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 92010(a) Of the funds made available by Section 92000, four hundred fifteen million dollars ($415,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for projects identified by the State Coastal Conservancy for coastal resilience projects and
programs, including, but not limited to, grants and expenditures to protect, restore, and increase the resilience of beaches, bays, coastal dunes, wetlands, coastal forests, watersheds, trails, and public access facilities. The funds made available pursuant to this section may be allocated to any of the following:
(1)CA Public Resources Code § 92010(a)(1) Grants through the Climate Ready Program pursuant to Section 31113.
(2)CA Public Resources Code § 92010(a)(2) Projects to protect coastal lands and restore habitats, including subtidal habitats, wetlands, riparian areas, redwood forests, grasslands, oak woodlands, and other important wildlife habitats, including projects to protect and restore healthy sea otter
populations.
(3)CA Public Resources Code § 92010(a)(3) Natural infrastructure projects that use existing natural areas to minimize coastal flooding, erosion, and runoff.
(4)CA Public Resources Code § 92010(a)(4) Projects to restore coastal land for public uses on surplus land for formerly fossil-fueled powerplants.
(5)CA Public Resources Code § 92010(a)(5) Projects for purposes of the San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program established pursuant to Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 31160) of Division 21.
(6)CA Public Resources Code § 92010(a)(6) Lower cost coastal accommodation grants consistent with the Lower Cost Coastal Accommodations Program established pursuant to Section 31412.
(7)CA Public Resources Code § 92010(a)(7) Projects that are consistent with the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Act (Title 7.25 (commencing with Section 66700) of the Government Code).
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 92010(b) Of the funds made available pursuant to subdivision (a), not less than eighty-five million dollars ($85,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for projects that are consistent with the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Act (Title 7.25 (commencing with Section 66700) of the Government Code) or the San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program established pursuant to Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 31160) of Division 21, including, but not limited to, projects that address sea level rise, flood management, and wetland restoration.
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Section § 92015
This law specifies that $350 million from a certain fund is designated for the State Coastal Conservancy. The money is intended for projects and activities that manage and reduce flooding in developed coastal areas, including important infrastructure like transportation and ports at risk from current and future sea level changes. The funds should go to projects with multiple benefits, such as those enhancing public safety and improving shoreline resilience using natural solutions. Additionally, these funds can supplement the money that local agencies invest in federally funded coastal and flood risk management projects.
Of the funds made available by Section 92000, three hundred fifty million dollars ($350,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the State Coastal Conservancy for the purpose of coastal and combined flood management projects and activities for developed shoreline areas, including areas with critical community infrastructure,
including, but not limited to, transportation and port infrastructure at risk of current flooding and flooding due to sea level rise. Funds shall be allocated to multiple-benefit projects that improve public safety, including shoreline resilience projects designed to address flooding, sea level rise, and shoreline stability that include engineering with nature or nature-based features. These funds shall be available to local agencies as matching funds for federally funded coastal flood risk management and flood risk management projects.
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Section § 92020
This law states that $135 million, appropriated by the Legislature, is allocated to the Ocean Protection Council for grants to enhance resilience against climate change impacts. The focus is on projects that benefit marine life and ecosystems, such as estuarine habitats, kelp forests, eelgrass meadows, and oyster beds. The goal is to conserve, protect, and restore these areas, as well as support sustainable fisheries and maintain marine protected areas. The funds can also be used for ocean current mapping and maritime research infrastructure to reduce emissions, and to establish programs targeting habitat recovery for specific marine environments.
Of the funds made available by Section 92000, one hundred thirty-five million dollars ($135,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Ocean Protection Council for grants to increase resilience from the impacts of climate change. Preference shall be given to projects that conserve, protect, and restore marine wildlife and healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems, including, but not limited to, estuarine habitat, kelp forests, eelgrass meadows, and native oyster beds, or that maintain the state’s system of marine protected areas, and support sustainable fisheries. Funding may be used to purchase and install ocean current mapping infrastructure and new maritime research infrastructure to reduce emissions. The funds made available pursuant
to this section may be used to establish a program with acre-based targets to advance habitat recovery projects that will contribute to protecting and restoring kelp forests, eelgrass meadows, and native oyster beds.
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Section § 92030
This law states that $75 million will be allocated to support the California Sea Level Rise Mitigation and Adaptation Act of 2021. These funds will be available upon approval by the Legislature to help address the challenges posed by rising sea levels.
Of the funds made available by Section 92000, seventy-five million dollars ($75,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to implement the California Sea Level Rise Mitigation and Adaptation Act of 2021 (Division 20.6.5 (commencing with Section 30970)).
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Section § 92040
This law allocates $50 million from a specific funding source to the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The money is for a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategy, which aims to address how rising sea levels affect coastal state parks. This includes ensuring these parks remain accessible and enjoyable for the public, while also protecting the area's natural and cultural resources. The funds will only be used after the California Legislature approves their use.
Of the funds made available by Section 92000, fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Department of Parks and Recreation to implement the Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategy to address the impacts of sea level rise in coastal state parks, support continued access and recreational opportunities, and protect coastal natural and cultural resources.
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Section § 92050
This law states that $75 million, allocated from another fund, is set aside to be used by California's Natural Resources Agency and Department of Fish and Wildlife for specific environmental projects. These projects include protecting and restoring island ecosystems from invasive species, improving fisheries management with new technology and adaptive practices, and restoring and managing kelp ecosystems.
Of the funds made available by Section 92000, seventy-five million dollars ($75,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Natural Resources Agency and the Department of Fish and Wildlife for all of the following:
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 92050(a) To protect and restore island ecosystems by mitigating the threat of island invasive species and advancing biosecurity initiatives.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 92050(b) To advance climate-ready fisheries management by expanding opportunities for experimentation and adaptive cooperative management, modernizing electronic fisheries data management systems, and increasing the use of electronic technologies to facilitate more nimble decisionmaking and timely management responses under
changing ocean conditions.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 92050(c) To support the restoration and management of kelp ecosystems.
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Section § 92060
This law states that $75 million from a specified fund will be given to the State Coastal Conservancy. The money is to be used for removing outdated or obsolete dams and updating water infrastructure, following approval by the Legislature.
Projects funded by this money can also focus on improving climate resilience, providing more sediment to ecosystems, making it easier for wildlife and fish to move through waterways, and upgrading related infrastructure. The funds can also be used for planning, monitoring, permitting, and enhancing habitats and recreational spaces.
Of the funds made available by Section 92000, seventy-five million dollars ($75,000,000) shall be allocated, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the State Coastal Conservancy for grants or expenditures to remove
outdated or obsolete dams and for related water infrastructure. Projects may also increase climate resilience, enhance sediment supply, improve wildlife and fish passage, and modernize related water infrastructure, including related planning, monitoring, permitting, habitat restoration, and recreational improvements.
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Section § 92070
This law states that $25 million, as allocated in an earlier section, will be given to the Department of Fish and Wildlife. This is meant to upgrade and expand fish hatcheries and to create new conservation hatcheries. The goal is to boost fish production using the latest technology, which will help conserve and reintroduce genetically diverse populations of Central Valley Chinook Salmon.
Of the funds made available by Section 92000, twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Department of Fish and Wildlife for hatchery upgrades and expansions and for new conservation hatcheries that increase fish production and include the latest technologies to support species conservation and reintroduction efforts necessary to support genetically diverse populations of Central Valley Chinook Salmon.
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Section § 92080
This law states that any projects receiving funding under this chapter must align with the rules and guidelines set by several California agencies and commissions. These include the California Coastal Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Ocean Protection Council, State Lands Commission, San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and State Coastal Conservancy, if relevant.
Projects funded pursuant to this chapter shall be consistent with the policies and guidelines established by the California Coastal Commission, the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Ocean Protection Council, the State Lands Commission, the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and the State Coastal Conservancy, if applicable.
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