CalEPA Accepting Applications for Environmental Justice Small Grants

The Environmental Justice Small Grants Program is open to community-based nonprofit groups and federally recognized Tribal governments for support of environmental justice-related projects across California. Applications are due by March 21, 2019. Learn more. (12/19/18) 

Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award
Winners  Honored

Ten California organizations received the state’s highest environmental honor, the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA), in a December ceremony at CalEPA. Watch the photo slideshow and video, read the press release and learn more about the recipients on the GEELA home page. (12/7/18)

Environmental Justice Initiative Addresses Pollution, Public Health Concerns in Pomona

The city of Pomona was the focus of CalEPA’s recent environmental justice initiative, a multi-agency, community-led effort to improve compliance with environmental regulations. Read our report and Story Map. (9/18/18)

California Officials Testify Against Trump Administration’s Proposed Plan to Roll Back Cleaner Car Standards

Top California policymakers testified in strong opposition to the Trump Administration’s proposed rule to roll back back existing cleaner cars standards. (9/24/18)

Impacts of Climate Change in California Significant and Increasingly Stark, New Report Says

From record temperatures to proliferating wildfires and rising seas, California is already feeling the significant and growing effects of climate change, according to a new report released today that tracks 36 indicators of climate change and its impacts on the state. (5/9/18)