Habitat enhancement and restoration: floodplains.
- Allocates $43 million for floodplain restoration and habitat conservation in three California counties.
- Designates River Partners to manage four specific restoration projects across Kern, Kings, and Tulare counties.
- Targets areas with unique flooding and groundwater depletion challenges for environmental improvements.
- Requires legislative budget approval before funds can be distributed to the Wildlife Conservation Board.
Senator Hurtado's floodplain conservation measure directs $43 million to the Wildlife Conservation Board for habitat restoration and land acquisition across three Central Valley counties experiencing unique flooding and groundwater challenges. The funding, contingent on legislative appropriation, would support four specific projects managed by River Partners, a conservation organization.
The bill designates $20 million for floodplain acquisition and restoration along Poso Creek in Kern County, $16 million for similar work on the North and South forks of the Kings River in Kings County, $5 million for floodplain enhancement on the Upper Kaweah River in Tulare County, and $2 million to enhance the Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield. These allocations target areas where the bill's findings note persistent issues with uncontrolled flooding and groundwater depletion.
The measure adds a new section to the Fish and Game Code establishing these targeted investments, which would complement the Wildlife Conservation Board's existing habitat conservation programs. The board would oversee River Partners' implementation of the specified projects once funds are appropriated through the state budget process or separate legislation.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | PASS |
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Melissa HurtadoD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Allocates $43 million for floodplain restoration and habitat conservation in three California counties.
- Designates River Partners to manage four specific restoration projects across Kern, Kings, and Tulare counties.
- Targets areas with unique flooding and groundwater depletion challenges for environmental improvements.
- Requires legislative budget approval before funds can be distributed to the Wildlife Conservation Board.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Senator Hurtado's floodplain conservation measure directs $43 million to the Wildlife Conservation Board for habitat restoration and land acquisition across three Central Valley counties experiencing unique flooding and groundwater challenges. The funding, contingent on legislative appropriation, would support four specific projects managed by River Partners, a conservation organization.
The bill designates $20 million for floodplain acquisition and restoration along Poso Creek in Kern County, $16 million for similar work on the North and South forks of the Kings River in Kings County, $5 million for floodplain enhancement on the Upper Kaweah River in Tulare County, and $2 million to enhance the Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield. These allocations target areas where the bill's findings note persistent issues with uncontrolled flooding and groundwater depletion.
The measure adds a new section to the Fish and Game Code establishing these targeted investments, which would complement the Wildlife Conservation Board's existing habitat conservation programs. The board would oversee River Partners' implementation of the specified projects once funds are appropriated through the state budget process or separate legislation.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Melissa HurtadoD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |