Today, the Administration released targets that harness the power of nature to help California achieve its climate goals. These targets were called for by the Governor’s 2022 California Climate Commitment and establish quantitative goals for the most effective nature-based solutions that increase land health and resilience - and thus support durable and sustainable carbon stocks.  The targets and supporting materials are on the California Natural Resources Agency's (CNRA) website here: Expanding Nature-Based Solutions (ca.gov). Nature-based solutions (NBS) that deliver on Californi ..read more

Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation The Technical Working Group (TWG) In Resolution 22-6 approving the amendments to the Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) Regulation on March 24, 2022, CARB’s Board directed staff to form a technical working group to assess the commercial availability of lower-emitting combustion engines and zero-emission technology for harbor craft and report back to the Board by December 31, 2024, and every two years thereafter through December 31, 2032. The TWG welcomes all affected stakeholders including vessel operators, industry associations, environmental and community ..read more

Regulación de Embarcaciones Comerciales Portuarias Grupo de Trabajo Técnico  En la Resolución 22-6 aprobando las modificaciones al Reglamento de Embarcaciones Portuarias Comerciales (CHC, por sus siglas en inglés) el 24 de marzo de 2022, el consejo de CARB ordenó al personal que formaran un Grupo de Trabajo Técnico (TWG, por sus siglas en inglés) para evaluar la disponibilidad comercial de motores de combustión de bajas emisiones y tecnología de cero emisiones para embarcaciones portuarias e informar al consejo antes del 31 de diciembre de 2024 y cada dos años a partir de entonces hasta ..read more

Regulación de Embarcaciones Comerciales Portuarias El Grupo de Trabajo Técnico En la Resolución 22-6 que aprobó las modificaciones  de la Regulación de embarcaciones portuarias comerciales (CHC, por sus siglas en inglés) el 24 de marzo de 2022, el consejo de CARB ordenó al personal que formara un grupo de trabajo técnico para evaluar la disponibilidad comercial de motores de combustión con menores emisiones y tecnología de cero emisiones para embarcaciones portuarias e informar al consejo antes del 31 de diciembre de 2024 y cada dos años a partir de entonces hasta el 31 de diciembre ..read more

Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation Technical Working Group (TWG) In Resolution 22-6 approving the amendments to the Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) Regulation on March 24, 2022, CARB’s Board directed staff to form a technical working group to assess the commercial availability of lower-emitting combustion engines and zero-emission technology for harbor craft and report back to the Board by December 31, 2024 and every two years thereafter through December 31, 2032. The TWG welcomes all affected stakeholders including vessel operators, industry associations, environmental and community-base ..read more

  The Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) is the State of California's lead land use planning charting California's future, with a focus on community development, climate resilience, and equity. $9.5M Available for Climate Adaptation Planning Grants – Virtual Workshops and Office Hours  Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program staff have made a second round of funding available through the Adaptation Planning Grant. The first step to applying is filling out the Pre-Application Interest Form. Visit the Adaptation Planning Grant webpage to sign up for a ..read more

 “We are excited to launch CommunityHub 2.0: a new interactive tool to stay up to date with the AB 617 Community Air Protection Program.” We are launching CommunityHub 2.0! This new platform offers community members, program partners, and members of the public thorough insight into the AB617 Community Air Protection Program (CAPP or Program), featuring intuitive data visualizations, user-friendly mapping tools, interactive dashboards, and more. Assembly Bill 617 (AB 617) aims to reduce exposure to air pollution and preserve public health by placing community voices at the heart of deci ..read more

Cal Fleet Advisor Drives Zero-Emission Vehicle Adoption for California's Small and Minority Owned Companies! Cal Fleet Advisor is a no-cost, one-on-one service, that has helped over 300 companies in California with their transition to zero-emission trucks, buses, and vans. Fleets can get information about zero-emissions vehicles, learn how they can save money, get help with understanding regulations, and find the best options for their fleet. Enrolling is easy, simply go to the Cal Fleet Advisor website and fill out the form, an advisor will be in contact within 1-2 business days.   Cal ..read more

  FOR MORE INFORMATION: Health Effects Institute QUESTIONS: Anna Rosofsky, Environmental Justice Program Lead:  arosofsky@healtheffects.org ..read more

   Two Scholarships Now Available! Spring is right around the corner, and with warmer months brings Women's History Month (March) and the annual APA National Planning Conference, this year hosted in Minneapolis from April 13-16 and online May 8-10! Scholarships We have two, open scholarship opportunities available for Division members.  The NPC Diversity Scholarship Application is meant to encourage a diversity of planners to participate in divisions, starting as early as possible in their professional journey. To suppo ..read more