Friend one of the reasons we refer to the climate crisis as such is because of how many people and ecosystems who contribute nothing to the cause of the crisis bear the brunt of the burden.

That’s why we believe that investments in nature-based solutions are one of our strongest tools in fighting the climate crisis. Through robust collaboration and effort, natural resources protection and restoration offers multi-benefit opportunities that promote that improve soil health, protect and conserve water resources, cool down our cities and residents during heat waves, restore critical habitat to maintain biodiversity, mitigate damage from floods and wildfire, and increase equitable access to nature.

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In 2022, California’s elected officials and regulatory agencies have made some great progress for natural resource protection and resiliency that we wanted you to know about:

The California Natural Resources Agency outlined the state’s approach to protecting 30% of California’s land and water by 2030.
The Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brought California historic funding — $2 billion — to upgrade drinking water pipes. We are working to ensure implementation prioritizes marginalized communities.
The California state budget allocated millions in ocean protection, carbon sequestration, extreme heat support, and drought and water resources funding. It will also fund $1.2 billion in wildfire resilience, making communities safer from the impacts of wildfires and wildfire smoke, and home hardening for low-income and disadvantaged communities.
The California Legislature passed bills that set targets for emissions reductions on natural and working lands, address disproportionate water quality impacts to environmental justice communities, advance warning and ranking systems for extreme heat waves, and expand equitable outdoor access.

But we still have a lot more progress to make since some very important bills failed to pass this past year:
AB 2076 and AB 2597: Would have strengthened extreme heat resiliency
AB 2201: Would have ensured that we’re using water resources sustainably and protected communities’ access to safe drinking water
SB 222: Would have made drinking water affordable
Prop 30: Would have invested tens of billions into extreme wildfire resilience and prevention

We know how much you care about protecting the natural resources of our state, and we could really use your help to advocate for stronger funding and protections for California’s most vulnerable ecosystems and communities.

Let us know: Do you believe that equitable, nature-based solutions should be the priority for California?
I’d like to believe that in our state, we can care for each other and for our shared environment. Your support gives me hope that together we will make it to the other side of this crisis. Thank you.

Elise Fandrich
Policy Coordinator
California Environmental Voters Education Fund
(Formerly CLCV Ed Fund)

California Environmental Voters Education Fund
350 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 1100
Oakland, CA 94612
United States
+15102710900 | [email protected]

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California Environmental Voters Education Fund (EnviroVoters Ed Fund), formerly California League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, believes the climate crisis is here and this moment requires transformative change. EnviroVoters Ed Fund fights for equity and justice for all Californians, from voting rights to clean air and water. We work together to make government, policy, and voting accessible by conducting public opinion research, shaping the public narrative, organizing with allies and local communities, and educating legislators on pressing environmental issues. We won’t stop until we have resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.

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