{"id":23378,"date":"2021-09-23T12:20:12","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T19:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/?p=23378"},"modified":"2021-09-23T12:20:12","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T19:20:12","slug":"climateweek-governor-newsom-signs-climate-action-bills-outlines-historic-15-billion-package-to-tackle-climate-crisis-1-1-billion-for-climate-smart-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/09\/23\/climateweek-governor-newsom-signs-climate-action-bills-outlines-historic-15-billion-package-to-tackle-climate-crisis-1-1-billion-for-climate-smart-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"#ClimateWeek: Governor Newsom signs climate action bills, outlines historic $15 billion package to tackle climate crisis &#8212; $1.1 billion for Climate Smart Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GGN.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GGN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23379\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GGN.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GGN-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GGN-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Governor Newsom today at Sequoia National Park. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The largest climate package in state history, Governor Newsom highlights transformative $15 billion in funding to tackle wildfire and drought challenges, build climate resilience in communities, promote sustainable agriculture and advance nation-leading climate agenda<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Governor signs 24 bills focused on climate and clean energy efforts, drought and wildfire preparedness<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the site of the KNP Complex in Sequoia National Park, Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted the California Comeback Plan\u2019s over $15 billion climate package \u2013 the largest such investment in state history \u2013 tackling a wide array of climate impacts facing the state. The Governor today signed legislation outlining investments in the package to build wildfire and forest resilience, support immediate drought response and long-term water resilience and directly protect communities across the state from multi-faceted climate risks, including extreme heat and sea level rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCalifornia is doubling down on our nation-leading policies to confront the climate crisis head-on while protecting the hardest-hit communities,\u201d said Governor Newsom. \u201cWe\u2019re deploying a comprehensive approach to meet the sobering challenges of the extreme weather patterns that imperil our way of life and the Golden State as we know it, including the largest investment in state history to bolster wildfire resilience, funding to tackle the drought emergency while building long-term water resilience, and strategic investments across the spectrum to protect communities from extreme heat, sea level rise and other climate risks that endanger the most vulnerable among us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the Governor signed the state budget and related legislation in<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ca.gov%2F2021%2F07%2F12%2Fcalifornia-roars-back-governor-newsom-signs-100-billion-california-comeback-plan-to-accelerate-states-recovery-and-tackle-persistent-challenges%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csteve.lyle%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C3066b77d5a3542df92b908d97ec4e67e%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C637680207029702163%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=fTkXKcBxJzF7n0V0gi7HHwmbLffQOFJSbK2aAWIJExQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\">&nbsp;July<\/a>, he and legislative leaders agreed to additional discussions during the summer to further refine steps to advance their shared and funded priorities, including natural resources investments. The legislation signed today details investments funded in the $15 billion climate package, which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$1.5 Billion Wildfire and Forest Resilience Package\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The $1.5 billion package supporting a comprehensive forest and wildfire resilience strategy statewide is the largest such investment in California history. Building on a $536 million early action package in April ahead of peak fire season, an additional $988 million in 2021-22 will fund projects to reduce wildfire risk and improve the health of forests and wildlands. This includes investments for community hardening in fire-vulnerable areas, strategic fuel breaks and fuel reduction projects, approaches to restore landscapes and create resilient wildlands and a framework to expand the wood products market, supporting sustainable local economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This investment implements the Governor\u2019s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan published in January, and builds on previous budget investments for emergency management, including funding for additional fire crews and equipment, and executive actions to help combat catastrophic wildfires. Governor Newsom bolstered CAL FIRE\u2019s firefighting ranks in March by authorizing the early hire of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ca.gov%2F2021%2F03%2F30%2Fahead-of-peak-fire-season-governor-newsom-announces-surge-in-firefighting-support-3-30-21%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csteve.lyle%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C3066b77d5a3542df92b908d97ec4e67e%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C637680207029712120%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=ue9DghXEkO%2BKi86MTueGi0ePcMOM6ISw7egPxdT6dks%3D&amp;reserved=0\">1,399 additional firefighters<\/a>&nbsp;and in July supplemented the department\u2019s capacities with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ca.gov%2F2021%2F07%2F22%2Fnewsom-administration-secures-12-additional-firefighting-aircraft-to-support-statewide-fire-response%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csteve.lyle%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C3066b77d5a3542df92b908d97ec4e67e%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C637680207029712120%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=NBJprNmU3MEQZUvoUmvsRI0Zy%2BzN29o00L167wDYwqo%3D&amp;reserved=0\">12 additional aircraft<\/a>. The Governor earlier this year launched an expanded and refocused Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force to deliver on key commitments in his&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffmtf.fire.ca.gov%2Fmedia%2Fcjwfpckz%2Fcaliforniawildfireandforestresilienceactionplan.pdf&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csteve.lyle%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C3066b77d5a3542df92b908d97ec4e67e%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C637680207029722083%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=JBjmNmTwdyIBvE97ngE8wYbgyHHXldJA6AS7O2QlUHw%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan<\/a>.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ca.gov%2F2020%2F08%2F13%2Fcalifornia-u-s-forest-service-establish-shared-long-term-strategy-to-manage-forests-and-rangelands%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csteve.lyle%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C3066b77d5a3542df92b908d97ec4e67e%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C637680207029732045%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=LhfE9lu1iyWTSnFJl2JXtKgk0fRvs%2BmOm2iAPOsEoZA%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Last year<\/a>, the Newsom Administration and the U.S. Forest Service announced a shared stewardship agreement under which they are working to treat one million acres of forest and wildland annually to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$5.2 Billion Water and Drought Resilience Package\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Climate change is making droughts more common and more severe. The California Comeback Plan invests $5.2 billion over three years to support immediate drought response and long-term water resilience, including funding for emergency drought relief projects to secure and expand water supplies; support for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, with a focus on small and disadvantaged communities; Sustainable Groundwater Management Act implementation to improve water supply security and quality; and projects to support wildlife and habitat restoration efforts, among other nature-based solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$3.7 Billion Climate Resilience Package\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focusing on vulnerable front-line communities, the package includes $3.7 billion over three years to build resilience against the state&#8217;s multi-faceted climate risks, including extreme heat and sea level rise. Investments to address the impacts of extreme heat include urban greening projects, grants to support community resilience centers and projects that reduce the urban heat island effect, and funding to advance the Extreme Heat Framework as part of the state\u2019s Climate Adaptation Strategy. The package also supports coastal protection and adaptation measures, efforts to protect and conserve California\u2019s diverse ecosystems, and community-based investments to build resilience, such as grants to support environmental justice-focused initiatives and funding for the California Climate Action Corps, which supports local climate action projects in disadvantaged communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$1.1 Billion to Support Climate Smart Agriculture\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amid climate-driven drought and extreme heat challenges, California is committing $1.1 billion over two years to support sustainable agriculture practices and create a resilient and equitable food system. These efforts include investments to promote healthy soil management, support for livestock methane reduction efforts, funding for the replacement of agricultural equipment to reduce emissions and technical assistance and incentives for the development of farm conservation management plans. The package also supports programs to expand healthy food access for seniors and in schools, other public institutions and non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$3.9 Billion Zero-Emission Vehicle Package\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The California Comeback Plan supports California\u2019s nation-leading climate agenda with a $3.9 billion investment to hit fast forward on the state\u2019s Zero-Emission Vehicle goals and lead the transition to ZEVs on a global scale. The package includes funding to put 1,000 zero-emission drayage trucks, 1,000 zero-emission school buses and 1,000 transit buses, and the necessary infrastructure, on California roads \u2013 prioritizing projects that benefit disadvantaged communities. Helping drive consumer adoption, the package funds consumer rebates for new ZEV purchases and incentives for low-income Californians to replace their old car with a new or used advanced technology car.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Investments\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The package also includes $270 million to support a circular economy that advances sustainability and helps reduce short-lived climate pollutants from the waste sector, and $150 million that will support urban waterfront parks, with a focus on underserved communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information on the $15 billion climate package can be found in the Department of Finance\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebudget.ca.gov\/\">addendum to its enacted budget summary<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The largest climate package in state history, Governor Newsom highlights transformative $15 billion in funding to tackle wildfire and drought challenges, build climate resilience in communities, promote sustainable agriculture and advance nation-leading climate agenda Governor signs 24 bills focused on &hellip; 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