With historic storms hitting the state this week, California stood ready with prepositioned resources and crews ready to act. As recovery begins, we are incredibly grateful for the first responders, local communities, and state officials who helped to keep Californians safe.
As climate change intensifies extreme weather impacts, we're also answering questions about how infrastructure and public investments help to manage flood risk, replenish aquifers, support habitat, and capture water for the future. Watch Secretary Crowfoot explain more (above) and then mark your calendars for March 5th for a virtual Secretary Speakers Series to dive deeper into how California is using wet years to prepare for future drought.
Real progress is being made for California salmon as climate change threatens the habitat of this iconic species. Last week, the Newsom Administration released the California Salmon Strategy for a Hotter, Drier Future, launching a one-of-a-kind plan for protecting, restoring and improving salmon habitat across the state. Read more about what this means, and then watch this week's Secretary Speaker Series panel discussion about steps underway to make it happen.
Another Super Bowl, another chance to show your true colors. Before this weekend's win, check out our partnership that lifts up 49er license plates to both show your team pride while supporting the state parks we all cherish. To make it official-official, we need 7500 reservations by May 31 (...we just reached the halfway mark this week thanks to your help and a big push in January). Don't wait. Let's make it happen today, Golden State!
Sitting on 160 acres in south Los Angeles, Exposition Park is a lesser-known but critical piece of California's natural resource portfolio. And GM Andrea Ambriz says that they're just getting started. There's something for everyone at this community centerpiece, and Andrea sat down with us to share more about what this special place means to her.
Coastal communities around the world are asking how rising sea levels and the climate crisis will impact their communities. Last month, the Ocean Protection Council released a report showing how a range of scenarios could impact California, and how communities can prepare and plan ahead. Called the State of California Sea Level Rise Guidance: 2024 Science and Policy Update, this comprehensive guide looks to the future using the best available science, and invites Californians to share feedback by March 4.
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