vania-janet/multiturn-rag-retrieval-data huggingface dataset:
Environmental Justice Program | CalEPA
Partnering with the EJ Liaisons, who listen to community concerns and advocate for advancing equity within government for all Californians. The Liaisons work to ensure meaningful involvement of community in decision-making, implement programs supportive of EJ, and support policy development to advance EJ.
Distributing EJ Grants to community organizations and federally-recognized Tribes impacted by environmental pollution. 
Updating the Disadvantaged Communities Designation to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and safeguard our communities from the mounting risks related to that pollution.

Community Science
CalEnviroScreen is a screening tool used to identify California communities disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution. To improve the accuracy of border-region data, CalEPA works closely with community partners to understand and address CalEnviroScreen data gaps. The following community science projects are examples of ground-truthing government data:

The San Ysidro Air Study was a 2-year collaboration between the San Ysidro community in San Diego, state government, and academia to collect neighborhood air pollution data using advanced low-cost technology. The partnership was critical to the success of the project. Through community science and civic participation, residents were decision makers.
Water Quality Assessment for Rural Communities in Imperial County:  The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and CalEPA are working with Comite Civico Del Valle, Inc. to assess canal water used for domestic purposes. Efforts are tailored to community concerns and to inform CalEnviroScreen.

 

Updated Disadvantaged Communities Designation (May 3, 2022)

CalEPA finalized in May 2022 the updated Designation of Disadvantaged Communities, pursuant to Senate Bill 535 (De León, 2012) and based on the recently updated CalEnviroScreen version 4.0. After holding two public workshops and considering all comments submitted on the Preliminary Designation, which was released in October 2021, CalEPA formally designates four categories of geographic areas as disadvantaged: 

Census tracts receiving the highest 25 percent of overall scores in CalEnviroScreen 4.0
Census tracts lacking overall scores in CalEnviroScreen 4.0 due to data gaps, but receiving the highest 5 percent of CalEnviroScreen 4.0 cumulative pollution burden scores 
Census tracts identified in the 2017 DAC designation, regardless of their scores in CalEnviroScreen 4.0
Bill Text - SB-375 Transportation planning: travel demand models: sustainable communities strategy: environmental review.
(2) A sustainable communities strategy prepared by each metropolitan planning organization as follows: (A) No later than September 30, 2010, the State Air Resources Board shall provide each affected region with greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for the automobile and light truck sector for 2020 and 2035, respectively.(i) No later than January 31, 2009, the state board shall appoint a Regional Targets Advisory Committee to recommend factors to be considered and methodologies to be used for setting greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for the affected regions. The committee shall be composed of representatives of the metropolitan planning organizations, affected air districts, the League of California Cities, the California State Association of Counties, local transportation agencies, and members of the public, including homebuilders, environmental organizations, planning organizations, environmental justice organizations, affordable housing organizations, and others. The advisory committee shall transmit a report with
	 its recommendations to the state board no later than September 30, 2009. In recommending factors to be considered and methodologies to be used, the advisory committee may consider any relevant issues, including, but not limited to, data needs, modeling techniques, growth forecasts, the impacts of regional jobs-housing balance on interregional travel and greenhouse gas emissions, economic and demographic trends, the magnitude of greenhouse gas reduction benefits from a variety of land use and transportation strategies, and appropriate methods to describe regional targets and to monitor performance in attaining those targets. The state board shall consider the report prior to setting the targets.(ii) Prior to setting the targets for a region, the state board shall exchange technical information with the metropolitan planning organization and the affected air district. The metropolitan planning organization may recommend a target for the region.
	 The metropolitan planning organization shall hold at least one public workshop within the region after receipt of the report from the advisory committee. The state board shall release draft targets for each region no later than June 30, 2010.
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She is pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Arizona.Read MoreCindy Schmidt: Finding A Career in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information SystemsScience mentor, world traveler, remote sensing teacher, research scientist, and Indigenous Peoples Pilot program lead – it’s hard to keep track of everything Cindy Schmidt does in her role as an associate program manager for the Ecological Conservation program.Read MoreIt takes a lot of field work in challenging conditions to gather important snow data. This is the story of NASA’s last SnowEx campaign and those who participated in it. In March 2023, scientists traveled to research sites in the northern tundra and in Fairbanks, Alaska. Ground crews looked to validate data collected from airborne instruments, while the flight crews continued collecting snow data in order to see what instruments best measure snow globally. The goal for SnowEx is to determine the best remote-sensing techniques for a potential future satellite. Snow data is extremely important and can tell us things like how much spring runoff can be expected, which is vital for water resource management.Connect with the Applied Sciences Program Privacy Policy Sign UpFollow us on social media@NASAEarth@NASAAtmosphere@DEVELOPNationalProgram@SERVIRGlobal@NASAARSET@NASA_DEVELOP@NASA_HAQAST@NASAEarth@NASAAtmosphere@NASAHarvest@SERVIRGlobal@NASAEarthYoutube ChannelsDEVELOPNASA HarvestSERVIRReturn to topThe National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery.About NASA's MissionJoin UsHomeNews & EventsMultimediaNASA+MissionsHumans in SpaceEarth & ClimateThe Solar SystemThe UniverseScienceAeronauticsTechnologyLearning ResourcesAbout NASANASA en EspañolFollow NASAMore NASA Social AccountsNASA NewslettersSitemapFor MediaPrivacy PolicyFOIANo FEAR ActOffice of the IGBudget & Annual ReportsAgency Financial ReportsContact NASAAccessibilityPage Last Updated:3 weeks agoPage Editor:SMD Content EditorsResponsible NASA Official for Science:Dana Bolles
Funding for Local Governments — California Climate Investments
Partnership Helps Protect San Diego County Forests

Santa Barbara Cool Blocks Project Inspires Community Climate Action

Cleaner Passenger Trains through the Capitol Corridor Rail Project

Turtle Rock Biomass Collection Site Helps Reduce Wildfire Severity

Coyote Valley Prime Farmland Preserved in Perpetuity

Expanding Capacity at the Turtle Rock Park Biomass Collection Site

Electric School Buses Benefit Students and Air Quality in Sacramento County

Zero-Emission Technology at Ports Provide Cleaner Air for Vulnerable Residents

Paving the Way for Zero-Emission Freight Facilities in Long Beach

San Gabriel Residents and Businesses Save Water and Energy with Appliance Rebates

New Greenspaces Help Grow Community Connectivity in Coachella

El Centro Free Trees Program Provides Education, Shade, and Cleaner Air

Free Transit Helps Students DASH to Class

Visalia-Fresno Shuttle Serves Students, Travelers, and Residents

Piloting Advanced Technology Drayage Trucks

Demonstrating Zero-Emission Port Technologies in Long Beach

Building Coastal Resilience in Santa Cruz

Clean Mobility Options Connect Rural Communities with Reliable Transportation

 

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The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection
Most of this funding was provided from the
General Fund on a one-time or temporary basis, though some was from
special funds such as the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), as well
as a small amount of federal funds. To help address the state’s General
Fund shortfall, the 2023‑24 spending plan makes a number of
revisions—including reductions and delays—to these thematic packages.
Specifically, the budget includes General Fund reductions to these
climate packages totaling $8.7 billion across 2021‑22 through 2023‑24
(the three-year budget window), although backfills about $2 billion of
that amount by shifting costs to other fund sources (particularly GGRF).
Because the spending plan achieves some of these General Fund savings by
delaying funding to future years and also anticipates additional
out-year GGRF backfills, the planned net programmatic reduction
from these packages across the six-year period is only $3.6 billion.
That is, the budget agreement intends to maintain $32.9 billion
(90 percent of the original total) from 2021‑22 through 2026‑27 for
specified climate-related and natural resources activities.
This section highlights changes and revised programmatic funding
totals for the 11 specific multiyear funding packages that were part of
prior-year budget agreements.
Zero-Emission Vehicles 
Retains Most Intended Funding for Zero-Emission Vehicle
(ZEV) Programs. Previous budgets included a commitment of
$10 billion for a variety of ZEV-related activities from 2021‑22 through
2026‑27. As shown in Figure 3, the budget package maintains $9.2 billion
of this funding (92 percent), primarily through using GGRF revenues in
place of some planned General Fund. Specifically, the spending plan
shifts a total of $2.3 billion in intended ZEV expenditures to GGRF
through 2026‑27—achieving a like amount of General Fund
savings—including $720 million in 2023‑24. As shown in the figure, the
budget does include net reductions to a few ZEV programs, most notably a
Bill Text - SB-375 Transportation planning: travel demand models: sustainable communities strategy: environmental review.
local government if the court order or judgment is not carried out, and would provide that in certain cases the local government shall bear the burden of proof relative to actions brought to compel compliance with specified deadlines and requirements.Existing law requires each local government to review and revise its housing element as frequently as appropriate, but not less than every 5 years.This bill would extend that time period to 8 years for those local governments that are located within a region covered by a metropolitan planning organization in a nonattainment region or by a metropolitan planning organization or regional transportation planning agency that meets certain requirements. The bill would also provide that, in certain cases, the time period would be reduced to 4 years or other periods, as specified.The bill would enact other related provisions. Because the
	bill would impose additional duties on local governments relative to the housing element of the general plan, it would thereby impose a state-mandated local program. (3) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency, as defined, to prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify the completion of, an environmental impact report (EIR) on a project that it proposes to carry out or approve that may have a significant effect on the environment or to adopt a negative declaration if it finds that the project will not have that effect. CEQA also requires a lead agency to prepare a mitigated negative declaration for a project that may have a significant effect on the environment if revisions in the project would avoid or mitigate that effect and there is no substantial evidence that the project, as revised, would have a significant effect on the environment.This bill would exempt from
	CEQA a transit priority project, as defined, that meets certain requirements and that is declared by the legislative body of a local jurisdiction to be a sustainable communities project. The transit priority project would need to be consistent with a metropolitan planning organization’s sustainable communities strategy or an alternative planning strategy that has been determined by the State Air Resources Board to achieve the greenhouse gas emission reductions targets.
Proposition 1 – Water Bond | California Conservation Corps
Water conservation
Assist with grassroots outreach about water conservation

 
 
 

Benefits of Partnering with the CCC
Utilizing the Corps is included in the legislation to increase the public benefit of projects by creating workforce development opportunities for young adult Corpsmembers, many of whom live and work in disadvantaged communities.

Seeking a partnership with the CCC ensures compliance with Prop 1 Chapter 6 program guidelines.
The Corps provide comprehensive job training, career development, and educational opportunities to young adults.
Natural resource projects serve as pathways for young adults to enter specialized fields, including firefighting, forestry, energy conservation, and other environmental fields.
Corpsmembers often work on projects in their own community, strengthening their connection to the direct benefits of the project.
CCC Corpsmembers are hard-working, enthusiastic and eager to learn.

 

Consulting the CCC for Proposition 1 Application
Prior to submitting grant proposals for projects included in Chapter 6 of Proposition 1, grant program applicants must consult with the CCC and certified local conservation corps to determine the feasibility of the involvement of a corps program. Allow up to 10 business days for the project review and consultation process.
For projects included in chapters other than Chapter 6 of Proposition 1, consultation with the CCC or a certified local conservation corps is encouraged.
Grant applications for planning or acquisition projects with no field work or hand labor do not need to consult with the CCC or local corps.
To complete the Corps Consultation Form, you will need ready:

Project Title
Project Description
Project Map
Project Implementation Timeline

Within 10 business days of receipt of a completed Corps Consultation Form, CCC and CALCC representatives will send to the applicant via email a completed Corps Consultation Review Document with the Corps’ determination. The applicant will include a copy of this document as part of their grant application as verification of consultation.
For more information about consulting with the CCC, please email Prop1@ccc.ca.gov, or contact Andrea Gabriel at (916) 341-3272.
For questions regarding how your application will be scored or general questions about your application, please contact the administering agency of the program to which you are applying.

 

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California Natural Resources Agency – Prop 1 Bond Oversight
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California Climate Investments puts billions of dollars of Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, improving public health and the environment, and providing meaningful benefits to the most disadvantaged communities and low-income communities and households.

 

How California Climate Investments is FundedCalifornia Climate Investments is funded by proceeds from the sale of state‑owned allowances from quarterly Cap‑and‑Trade auctions that are deposited into the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). On a yearly basis, the Legislature distributes the money from the GGRF to programs administered by different State agencies. Any program that is paid for using money from the GGRF is a California Climate Investments program.Once State agencies receive funds, they conduct a variety of tasks such as engaging communities, determining the type of projects to fund, releasing and reviewing project proposals, and carefully selecting recipients. Awarded recipients then implement projects based on criteria and timelines developed by the State agency.

How California Climate Investments Flow to CommunitiesTo provide a clear and consistent approach for tracking and reporting funds, California Climate Investments reach communities through the steps outlined in Figure 1. Figure 1 shows working definitions for terms used to report outcomes from California Climate Investments and the amount of funding by status, progressing from when funds are initially appropriated by the Legislature through the implemented stage.
Links for Schools
The CEEIN partnership provides a forum for its members to share resources, programs and materials with California's public schools and students in grades kindergarten through university.California Department of Education-Office of Environmental EducationThe Office of Environmental Education provides grants and resources to encourage community partnerships to select, support, and develop sustainable educational projects and programs.California Regional Environmental Education CommunityThe California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) Network is an educational project whose mission is To develop a communication network which provides educators with access to High Quality environmental education resources to enhance the environmental literacy of California Students.  The CREEC Network is one of the best sources for Environmental Education resources in California.Department of Fish and Game – Project WILDProject WILD is an engaging, fun environment-based education program. Students of all ages enjoy experiencing Project WILD activities that help them understand and value the human, wildlife, habitat connections. Explore our site and discover more about Project WILD, the K-12 Curriculum & Activity Guides, workshops, the Going WILD Newsletter, and related educational materials.Department of Forestry and Fire ProtectionWildland fire safety begins with clearance around your homes, safe camping begins with getting a campfire permit, and keeping your children safe begins with important lessons like Stop, Drop, and Roll, and that matches are not toys.  Information at this site could save you and your family.  Fire Safety is up to each and every one of us.California Coastal CommissionThe California Coastal Commission Public Education Program works to increase public knowledge of coastal and marine resources and to engage the public in coastal protection and restoration activities. They offer a variety of conservation, education and community involvement programs. There is bound to be a program just right for you, so get involved!
Federal Agencies
National Aeronautic and Space Administration - Athena: Earth ResourcesExplore the environment created by wetlands, volcanoes, and earthquakes, including their influence on Earth's geography and landforms. Part of NASA's Learning Technologies Project (LTP).Bureau of Land ManagementThis website is produced and maintained by the Environmental Education and Volunteers Group of the Bureau of Land Management. It presents learning opportunities associated with the 262 million acres of public lands that BLM manages for all Americans.
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