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State Water Board share of budget change proposal would add staff to respond to federal legal actions

5533344 · August 5, 2025
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Staff said a multi‑agency Budget Change Proposal would provide $2.9 million and 12 positions across CalEPA, CARB, and the State Water Boards to defend California environmental laws; the board’s share is $800,000 and three permanent positions, paid from special funds.

State Water Resources Control Board staff told stakeholders that a multi‑agency Budget Change Proposal (BCP) would add legal resources to respond to federal actions challenging state environmental programs. Cassandra White, a member of the fee revenue branch, summarized the BCP and the water board’s share: the BCP requests $2,900,000 and 12 permanent positions across California Environmental Protection Agency, the California Air Resources Board and the State Water Resources Control Board; the water…

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