Resources

Resources Agency programs protect and restore California's natural resources for current and future generations. The state's diverse natural attributes include stunning coastlines and lakes, spectacular forests, vast fish and wildlife habitats, rich farmlands, and extensive mineral resources. Agency programs also protect the public by suppressing wildfires, constructing flood control levees, and permitting safe power plants. These programs not only contribute to the state's unique quality of life, but are also critical to sustaining a vibrant economy.


WORKLOAD BUDGET
  • A workload budget reflects what a given program will cost next year under existing law and policy.
  • Government Code Section 13308.05 defines workload budget as the budget year cost of currently authorized services, adjusted for changes in enrollment, caseload, or population, and other factors including inflation, one-time expenditures, federal and court-ordered mandates.
The proposed budget was constructed first by computing the workload budget funding level. From the workload budget, adjustments are made to reflect specific policy adjustments and reductions, including budget-balancing reductions. With these adjustments, the Governor's Budget provides approximately $13.1 billion and 17,020.9 positions to protect and manage California's natural resources in 2008-09. Change Table RES-01 illustrates the significant changes to the Resources Agency's budget.
CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS for Resources Back to Top

 Proposed Workload Budget
 Proposed Budget-Balancing Reductions
 Other Special Session Issues
 Program Enhancements and Other Budget Adjustments
PRINTABLE BUDGET DOCUMENTS Back to Top
Budget Summary - Resources (pdf * - 281K) -
Provides this entire Resources Chapter in pdf format.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Back to Top
Proposed Budget Detail - Resources
Displays Proposed Budget Detail information for Resources.