Environmental Protection
Proposed Environmental Protection Spending for 2007-08

Change Table ENV-01 illustrates the major changes proposed to Cal/EPA expenditures in the Governor's Budget.

The major workload adjustments for 2007-08 include the following;

  • Global Warming Solutions Act - The Governor's Budget proposes $26.5 million other funds and 107.1 positions for Cal/EPA boards and departments to implement measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop a market-based compliance program. This amount does not include climate change-related funding for non-Cal/EPA departments, such as the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Department of Water Resources, the Energy Commission, and the Public Utilities Commission.
  • One-Time Cost Reductions - The Budget reflects a $144.3 million ($12.3 million General Fund and $132 million other funds) reduction for budget proposals that received one-time funding in 2006-07, including:
    • $56.6 million for Water Board programs funded from Proposition 50 and Proposition 13 water bonds, including watershed protection and water recycling programs.
    • $31.5 million Motor Vehicle Account for the Air Board to provide incentives for alternative fuels and vehicles.
    • $25 million Motor Vehicle Account for the Air Board to provide grants to public agencies to purchase low-polluting construction equipment.
The major policy adjustments included in the Budget are discussed in Program Enhancements and Other Budget Adjustments.
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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS for Environmental Protection Back to Top

 Major Accomplishments in 2006-07
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 Program Enhancements and Other Budget Adjustments
PRINTABLE BUDGET DOCUMENTS Back to Top
Budget Summary - Environmental Protection (pdf * - 68K) -
Provides this entire Environmental Protection Chapter in pdf format.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Back to Top
Proposed Budget Detail - Environmental Protection
Displays Proposed Budget Detail information for Environmental Protection.