Environmental ProtectionForest and Watershed Restoration
Section § 71365
This section allows the Natural Resources Agency and the California Environmental Protection Agency to create a detailed plan to restore forests and watersheds that feed the Oroville, Shasta, and Trinity Reservoirs. The aim is to enhance water quality, supply reliability, forest carbon storage, wildlife habitat, and climate adaptation. The plan will highlight restoration needs and prioritize investments. Furthermore, these agencies can propose a pilot project for streamlined permitting of restoration activities. There's also a Headwaters Restoration Account in the General Fund, which can receive funds allocated by the Legislature for these restorations.