Bill > SB556

This bill modifies existing law to allocate $21,500,000 to the Wildlife Conservation Board for floodplain acquisition, habitat restoration, and conservation projects specifically in Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties. The bill represents a reduction from the originally proposed $43,000,000 and removes the previous detailed breakdown of project-specific allocations. The funding will be provided upon legislative appropriation through the annual Budget Act or another statute. The Legislature specifically notes that this is a special statute necessitated by the unique flooding and groundwater depletion circumstances in these three counties. By targeting these specific counties, the bill aims to support environmental conservation efforts focused on improving floodplain management, enhancing wildlife habitats, and addressing water-related challenges in this region of California. The bill adds Section 1350.5 to the Fish and Game Code to formalize these provisions and emphasizes the importance of localized environmental restoration efforts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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