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California Extends Timeline for Some On-the-ground Fuel Reduction Work Eligible for Streamlining

Following Governor Newsom’s Emergency Proclamation on wildfire, the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) have approved over 100 critical fuels reduction projects spanning tens of thousands of acres across the state, moving at record pace while also ensuring environmental protections are being upheld. Read the press release. (9/3/25)

California’s Secretary for Environmental Protection Joins State and Global Leaders at Climate Week NYC, Urging Climate Action

California’s leader for environmental protection, Secretary Yana Garcia, today joins fellow state officials, international delegates and global climate experts at Climate Week NYC. Her participation reaffirms California’s ongoing and decisive leadership in accelerating bold action amid the Trump Administration’s denial of science and incessant attacks on climate and economic progress. Read the press release. (9/22/25)

Investing in Community Power

Building on last year’s first-ever Environmental Justice Action Grants, today CalEPA is awarding more than $4 million to 15 projects with a focus on communities most impacted by pollution and environmental hazards. Read the press release. (9/25/25)