ACR 22: Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2015-09-10
This measure would declare the week of September 13, 2015, through September 19, 2015, and the third week of September every year thereafter, as provided, as Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week. The measure would applaud public schools that include watershed protection in the Sierra Nevada Region as part of their outdoor education curriculum whenever possible during the month of September. The measure would also commend state, federal, and local agencies, along with nongovernmental organizations for working cooperatively to achieve the goal of increasing the pace and scale of watershed and forest restoration in the region with the Sierra Nevada Conservancy playing a key role in the development of a plan and program to address these issues.
This measure would declare the week of September 13, 2015, through September 19, 2015, and the third week of September every year thereafter, as provided, as Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week. The measure would applaud public schools that include watershed protection in the Sierra Nevada Region as part of their outdoor education curriculum whenever possible during the month of September. The measure would also commend state, federal, and local agencies, along with nongovernmental organizations for working cooperatively to achieve the goal of increasing the pace and scale of watershed and forest restoration in the region with the Sierra Nevada Conservancy playing a key role in the development of a plan and program to address these issues.
This measure would declare the week of September 13, 2015, through September 19, 2015, and the third week of September every year thereafter, as provided, as Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week. The measure would encourage applaud public schools to that include watershed protection in the Sierra Nevada Region as part of their outdoor education curriculum whenever possible during the month of September. The measure would also encourage commend state, federal, and local agencies, along with nongovernmental organizations to work for working cooperatively towards to achieve the goal of increasing the pace and scale of watersheds watershed and forest restoration in the region and would urge with the Sierra Nevada Conservancy to play playing a key role in the development of a plan and program to address these issues.
This measure would declare the week of September 13, 2015, through September 19, 2015, and the third week of September every year thereafter, as Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week. The measure would encourage public schools to include watershed protection in the Sierra Nevada as part of their outdoor education curriculum whenever possible during the month of September. The measure would also encourage state, federal, and local agencies, along with nongovernmental organizations to work cooperatively towards the goal of increasing the pace and scale of watersheds and forest restoration in the region and would urge the Sierra Nevada Conservancy to play a key role in development of a plan and program to address these issues.
This measure would declare the week of September 13, 2015, through September 19, 2015, and the third week of September every year thereafter, as Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week. The measure would encourage public schools to include watershed protection in the Sierra Nevada as part of their outdoor education curriculum whenever possible during the month of September. The measure would also encourage state, federal, and local agencies, along with nongovernmental organizations to work cooperatively towards the goal of increasing the pace and scale of watersheds and forest restoration in the region and would urge the Sierra Nevada Conservancy to play a key role in development of a plan and program to address these issues.
WHEREAS, The Sierra Nevada Conservancy was established in bipartisan fashion to initiate, encourage, and support efforts that improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada, its communities, and the citizens of California; and
WHEREAS, The Sierra Nevada Region encompasses 25 million acres and is the origin of more than 60 percent of Californias developed water supply; and
WHEREAS, Forests of the Sierra Nevada Region store massive amounts of carbon and present an immediate opportunity to assist the state in meeting the objectives of the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006; and
WHEREAS, The region is the primary source of fresh water flowing into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta; and
WHEREAS, The Sierra Nevada Region draws visitors from around the United States and the world, with Yosemite National Park alone bringing in nearly four million visitors per year; and
WHEREAS, Many of the forests in the Sierra Nevada Region are overgrown and unhealthy, putting them at extreme risk of uncharacteristically large and damaging fires, with this year likely to establish the highest number of acres burned in a single decade in the recorded history of the Sierra Nevada; and
WHEREAS, The impacts of these fires include massive emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, as well as a dramatic increase in sedimentation of streams and reservoirs and the loss of crucial habitat and recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Agriculture and tourism in the Sierra Nevada Region are key economic drivers in the state, and the values and services coming out of the region, such as clean water and energy, are critical to the states overall economic health; and
WHEREAS, The legacy of Gold Rush era mining has resulted in impairments to water quality from more than 20,000 abandoned mines, of which more than 3,000 are known to contain chemical hazards, that are the primary source of mercury for the San Francisco Bay and the Delta; and
WHEREAS, The Great Sierra River Cleanup is the premier volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of waterways throughout the Sierra Nevada Region and is held in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup Day; and
WHEREAS, During the first six years of the Great Sierra River Cleanup, more than 23,000 volunteers have joined together to remove more than 600 tons of trash and recyclables from watersheds throughout the Sierra Nevada Region; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature acknowledges the critical role the Sierra Nevada Region plays in Californias economy and environment and the wide range of benefits, products, amenities, and resources originating in the Sierra Nevada, and acknowledges the benefits of proactive restoration of the watersheds and forests of the region; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature commends the state, federal, and local agencies, along with nongovernmental organizations, for working cooperatively to achieve the goal of increasing the pace and scale of watershed and forest restoration in the region with the Sierra Nevada Conservancy playing a key role in the development of a plan to address these issues; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature applauds the public schools that include watershed protection in the Sierra Nevada Region as part of their outdoor education curriculum whenever possible during the month of September; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature calls upon all Californians to acknowledge the multiple benefits flowing from the Sierra Nevada Region through observance of Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares the week of September 13, 2015, through September 19, 2015, and the third week of September, beginning on the third Sunday of the month, every year thereafter, as Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week, with the purpose of expanding the acknowledgment of the regions contributions to a higher quality of life for all Californians; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The Sierra Nevada Conservancy was established in bipartisan fashion to initiate, encourage, and support efforts that improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada, its communities, and the citizens of California; and
WHEREAS, The Sierra Nevada Region encompasses 25 million acres and is the origin of more than 60 percent of Californias developed water supply; and
WHEREAS, Forests of the Sierra Nevada Region store massive amounts of carbon and present an immediate opportunity to assist the state in meeting the objectives of the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006; and
WHEREAS, The region is the primary source of fresh water flowing into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta; and
WHEREAS, The Sierra Nevada Region draws visitors from around the United States and the world, with Yosemite National Park alone bringing in nearly four million visitors per year; and
WHEREAS, Many of the forests in the Sierra Nevada Region are overgrown and unhealthy, putting them at extreme risk of uncharacteristically large and damaging fires, with this year likely to establish the highest number of acres burned in a single decade in the recorded history of the Sierra Nevada; and
WHEREAS, The impacts of these fires include massive emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, as well as a dramatic increase in sedimentation of streams and reservoirs and the loss of crucial habitat and recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Agriculture and tourism in the Sierra Nevada Region are key economic drivers in the state, and the values and services coming out of the region, such as clean water and energy, are critical to the states overall economic health; and
WHEREAS, The legacy of Gold Rush era mining has resulted in impairments to water quality from more than 20,000 abandoned mines, of which more than 3,000 are known to contain chemical hazards, that are the primary source of mercury for the San Francisco Bay and the Delta; and
WHEREAS, The Great Sierra River Cleanup is the premier volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of waterways throughout the Sierra Nevada Region and is held in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup Day; and
WHEREAS, During the first six years of the Great Sierra River Cleanup, more than 23,000 volunteers have joined together to remove more than 600 tons of trash and recyclables from watersheds throughout the Sierra Nevada Region; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature acknowledges the critical role the Sierra Nevada Region plays in Californias economy and environment and the wide range of benefits, products, amenities, and resources originating in the Sierra Nevada, and acknowledges the benefits of proactive restoration of the watersheds and forests of the region; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature commends the state, federal, and local agencies, along with nongovernmental organizations, for working cooperatively to achieve the goal of increasing the pace and scale of watershed and forest restoration in the region with the Sierra Nevada Conservancy playing a key role in the development of a plan to address these issues; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature applauds the public schools that include watershed protection in the Sierra Nevada Region as part of their outdoor education curriculum whenever possible during the month of September; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature calls upon all Californians to acknowledge the multiple benefits flowing from the Sierra Nevada Region through observance of Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares the week of September 13, 2015, through September 19, 2015, and the third week of September, beginning on the third Sunday of the month, every year thereafter, as Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week, with the purpose of expanding the acknowledgment of the regions contributions to a higher quality of life for all Californians; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The Sierra Nevada Conservancy was established in bipartisan fashion to initiate, encourage, and support efforts that improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada, its communities, and the citizens of California; and
WHEREAS, The Sierra Nevada Region encompasses 25 million acres and is the origin of more than 60 percent of Californias developed water supply; and
WHEREAS, Forests of the Sierra Nevada Region store massive amounts of carbon and present an immediate opportunity to assist the state in meeting the objectives of the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006; and
WHEREAS, The region is the primary source of fresh water flowing into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta; and
WHEREAS, The Sierra Nevada Region draws visitors from around the United States and the world, with Yosemite National Park alone bringing in nearly four million visitors per year; and
WHEREAS, Many of the forests in the Sierra Nevada Region are overgrown and unhealthy, putting them at extreme risk of uncharacteristically large and damaging fires, with this year likely to establish the highest number of acres burned in a single decade in the recorded history of the Sierra Nevada; and
WHEREAS, The impacts of these fires include massive emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, as well as a dramatic increase in sedimentation of streams and reservoirs and the loss of crucial habitat and recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Agriculture and tourism in the Sierra Nevada Region are key economic drivers in the state, and the values and services coming out of the region, such as clean water and energy, are critical to the states overall economic health; and
WHEREAS, The legacy of Gold Rush era mining has resulted in impairments to water quality from more than 20,000 abandoned mines, of which more than 3,000 are known to contain chemical hazards, that are the primary source of mercury for the San Francisco Bay and the Delta; and
WHEREAS, The Great Sierra River Cleanup is the premier volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of waterways throughout the Sierra Nevada Region and is held in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup Day; and
WHEREAS, During the first six years of the Great Sierra River Cleanup, more than 23,000 volunteers have joined together to remove more than 600 tons of trash and recyclables from watersheds throughout the Sierra Nevada; Nevada Region; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature acknowledges the critical role the Sierra Nevada Region plays in Californias economy and environment and the wide range of benefits, products, amenities, and resources originating in the Sierra Nevada, and encourages acknowledges the benefits of proactive restoration of the watersheds and forests of the region; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages commends the state, federal, and local agencies, along with nongovernmental organizations, to work organizations, for working cooperatively towards to achieve the goal of increasing the pace and scale of watershed and forest restoration in the region and urges with the Sierra Nevada Conservancy to play playing a key role in the development of a plan and program to address these issues; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages applauds the public schools to that include watershed protection in the Sierra Nevada Region as part of their outdoor education curriculum whenever possible during the month of September; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature calls upon all Californians to acknowledge the multiple benefits flowing from the Sierra Nevada Region through observance of Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares the week of September 13, 2015, through September 19, 2015, and the third week of September September, beginning on the third Sunday of the month, every year thereafter, as Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week, with the purpose of expanding the acknowledgment of the regions contributions to a higher quality of life for all Californians; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The Sierra Nevada Conservancy was established in bipartisan fashion to initiate, encourage, and support efforts that improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada, its communities, and the citizens of California; and
WHEREAS, The Sierra Nevada Region encompasses 25 million acres and is the origin of more than 60 percent of Californias developed water supply; and
WHEREAS, Forests of the Sierra Nevada store massive amounts of carbon and present an immediate opportunity to assist the state in meeting the objectives of the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006; and
WHEREAS, The region is the primary source of fresh water flowing into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta; and
WHEREAS, The Sierra Nevada Region draws visitors from around the United States and the world, with Yosemite National Park alone bringing in nearly four million visitors per year; and
WHEREAS, Many of the forests in the Sierra Nevada Region are overgrown and unhealthy, putting them at extreme risk of uncharacteristically large and damaging fires, with this year likely to establish the highest number of acres burned in a single decade in the recorded history of the Sierra Nevada; and
WHEREAS, The impacts of these fires include massive emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, as well as a dramatic increase in sedimentation of streams and reservoirs and the loss of crucial habitat and recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Agriculture and tourism in the Sierra Nevada Region are key economic drivers in the state, and the values and services coming out of the region, such as clean water and energy, are critical to the states overall economic health; and
WHEREAS, The legacy of Gold Rush era mining has resulted in impairments to water quality from more than 20,000 abandoned mines, of which more than 3,000 are known to contain chemical hazards, that are the primary source of mercury for the San Francisco Bay and the Delta; and
WHEREAS, The Great Sierra River Cleanup is the premier volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of waterways throughout the Sierra Nevada Region and is held in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup Day; and
WHEREAS, During the first six years of the Great Sierra River Cleanup, more than 23,000 volunteers have joined together to remove more than 600 tons of trash and recyclables from watersheds throughout the Sierra Nevada; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature acknowledges the critical role the Sierra Nevada Region plays in Californias economy and environment and the wide range of benefits, products, amenities, and resources originating in the Sierra Nevada, and encourages the proactive restoration of the watersheds and forests of the region; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages state, federal, and local agencies, along with nongovernmental organizations, to work cooperatively towards the goal of increasing the pace and scale of watershed and forest restoration in the region and urges the Sierra Nevada Conservancy to play a key role in development of a plan and program to address these issues; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages public schools to include watershed protection in the Sierra Nevada as part of their outdoor education curriculum whenever possible during the month of September; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature calls upon all Californians to acknowledge the multiple benefits flowing from the Sierra Nevada through observance of Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares the week of September 13, 2015, through September 19, 2015, and the third week of September every year thereafter, as Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week, with the purpose of expanding the acknowledgment of the regions contributions to a higher quality of life for all Californians; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The Sierra Nevada Conservancy was established in bipartisan fashion to initiate, encourage, and support efforts that improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada, its communities, and the citizens of California; and
WHEREAS, The Sierra Nevada Region encompasses 25 million acres and is the origin of more than 60 percent of Californias developed water supply; and
WHEREAS, Forests of the Sierra Nevada store massive amounts of carbon and present an immediate opportunity to assist the state in meeting the objectives of the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006; and
WHEREAS, The region is the primary source of fresh water flowing into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta; and
WHEREAS, The Sierra Nevada Region draws visitors from around the United States and the world, with Yosemite National Park alone bringing in nearly four million visitors per year; and
WHEREAS, Many of the forests in the Sierra Nevada Region are overgrown and unhealthy, putting them at extreme risk of uncharacteristically large and damaging fires, with this year likely to establish the highest number of acres burned in a single decade in the recorded history of the Sierra Nevada; and
WHEREAS, The impacts of these fires include massive emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, as well as a dramatic increase in sedimentation of streams and reservoirs and the loss of crucial habitat and recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Agriculture and tourism in the Sierra Nevada Region are key economic drivers in the state, and the values and services coming out of the region, such as clean water and energy, are critical to the states overall economic health; and
WHEREAS, The legacy of Gold Rush era mining has resulted in impairments to water quality from more than 20,000 abandoned mines, of which more than 3,000 are known to contain chemical hazards, that are the primary source of mercury for the San Francisco Bay and the Delta; and
WHEREAS, The Great Sierra River Cleanup is the premier volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of waterways throughout the Sierra Nevada Region and is held in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup Day; and
WHEREAS, During the first six years of the Great Sierra River Cleanup, more than 23,000 volunteers have joined together to remove more than 600 tons of trash and recyclables from watersheds throughout the Sierra Nevada; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature acknowledges the critical role the Sierra Nevada Region plays in Californias economy and environment and the wide range of benefits, products, amenities, and resources originating in the Sierra Nevada, and encourages the proactive restoration of the watersheds and forests of the region; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages state, federal, and local agencies, along with nongovernmental organizations, to work cooperatively towards the goal of increasing the pace and scale of watershed and forest restoration in the region and urges the Sierra Nevada Conservancy to play a key role in development of a plan and program to address these issues; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages public schools to include watershed protection in the Sierra Nevada as part of their outdoor education curriculum whenever possible during the month of September; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature calls upon all Californians to acknowledge the multiple benefits flowing from the Sierra Nevada through observance of Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares the week of September 13, 2015, through September 19, 2015, and the third week of September every year thereafter, as Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week, with the purpose of expanding the acknowledgment of the regions contributions to a higher quality of life for all Californians; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| Aug 17, 2015 | In committee: Hearing postponed by committee. |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 10:30 a.m. |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 167, Statutes of 2015. |
| Sep 1, 2015 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 80. Noes 0.). |
| Sep 1, 2015 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 80. Noes 0. Page 2751.). |
| Aug 31, 2015 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug 31, 2015 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2311.) |
| Aug 31, 2015 | Adopted and to Assembly. |
| Aug 26, 2015 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Aug 18, 2015 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug 17, 2015 | Withdrawn from committee. |
| Aug 17, 2015 | Ordered to second reading. |
| Feb 10, 2015 | Introduced. To print. |
| Aug 17, 2015 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Amended and re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jul 8, 2015 | Withdrawn from committee. |
| Jul 8, 2015 | Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jul 7, 2015 | Re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W. |
| Jul 6, 2015 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| Jul 2, 2015 | Amended, adopted, and to Senate. (Page 2231.) |
| Jul 2, 2015 | Amended, adopted, and to Senate. |
| Jun 25, 2015 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (June 25). |
| Feb 17, 2015 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 11, 2015 | From printer. |
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| Sep 1, 2015 | ACR 22 DAHLE Concurrence in Senate Amendments | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Aug 31, 2015 | Special Consent #8 ACR22 Dahle By Gaines | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Jun 25, 2015 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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Date
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| Association Of California Water Agencies | ** Support | Sep 1, 2015 |
| California Municipal Utilities Association | ** Support | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Sierra Nevada Alliance | ** Support | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Sierra Nevada Conservancy | ** Support | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Supervisor Ed Scofield, Nevada County | ** Support | Sep 1, 2015 |
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CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS
ACR 22
(Dahle)
As Amended August 17, 2015
Majority vote
ASSEMBLY: |
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(July 2, 2015) |
SENATE: |
40-0 |
(August 31, 2015) |
Adopted by unanimous consent.
Original Committee Reference: RLS.
SUMMARY: Declares the week of September 13, 2015, through September 19, 2015, and the third week of September every year thereafter, as Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy was established in bipartisan fashion to initiate, encourage, and support efforts that improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada, its communities, and the citizens of California.
The Sierra Nevada Region encompasses 25 million acres and is the origin of more than 60% of California's developed water supply; and, is the primary source of fresh water flowing into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
The Sierra Nevada Region draws visitors from around the United States and the world, with Yosemite National Park alone bringing in nearly four million visitors a year.
Agriculture and tourism in the Sierra Nevada Region are key economic drivers in the state, and the values and services coming out of the region, such as clean water and energy, are critical to the state's overall economic health.
The Great Sierra River Cleanup is the premier volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of waterways throughout the Sierra Nevada Region and is held in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup Day. Over the last six years of the Great River Cleanup, more than 23,000 volunteers have joined together to remove more than 600 tons of trash and recyclables from watersheds throughout the Sierra Nevada.
The Senate amendments make technical changes to the resolution.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0001567
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 22
Amended: 8/17/15 in Senate
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 7/2/15
SUBJECT: Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week
SOURCE: Sierra Nevada Conservancy
DIGEST:
This resolution declares the week of September 13, 2015, through September 19, 2015, and the third week of September every year thereafter, as provided, as Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week. This resolution applauds public schools that include watershed protection in the Sierra Nevada Region as part of their outdoor education curriculum whenever possible during the month of September. This resolution also commends state, federal, and local agencies, along with nongovernmental organizations for working cooperatively to achieve the goal of increasing the pace and scale of watershed and forest restoration in the region with the Sierra Nevada Conservancy playing a key role in the development of a plan and program to address these issues.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy was established in bipartisan fashion to initiate, encourage, and support efforts that improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada, its communities, and the citizens of California.
The Sierra Nevada Region encompasses 25 million acres and is the origin of more than 60% of California’s developed water supply.
Many of the forests in the Sierra Nevada Region are overgrown and unhealthy, putting them at extreme risk of uncharacteristically large and damaging fires, with this year likely to establish the highest number of acres burned in a single decade in the recorded history of the Sierra Nevada.
Agriculture and tourism in the Sierra Nevada Region are key economic drivers in the state, and the values and services coming out of the region, such as clean water and energy, are critical to the state’s overall economic health.
The Great Sierra River Cleanup is the premier volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of waterways throughout the Sierra Nevada Region and is held in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup Day. During the first six years of the Great Sierra River Cleanup, more than 23,000 volunteers have joined together to remove more than 600 tons of trash and recyclables from watersheds throughout the Sierra Nevada Region.
This resolution:
Acknowledges the critical role the Sierra Nevada Region plays in California’s economy and environment and the wide range of benefits, products, amenities, and resources originating in the Sierra Nevada, and acknowledges the benefits of proactive restoration of the watersheds and forests of the region.
Commends the state, federal, and local agencies, along with nongovernmental organizations, for working cooperatively to achieve the goal of increasing the pace and scale of watershed and forest restoration in the region with the Sierra Nevada Conservancy playing a key role in the development of a plan to address these issues.
Applauds the public schools that include watershed protection in the Sierra Nevada Region as part of their outdoor education curriculum whenever possible during the month of September.
Calls upon all Californians to acknowledge the multiple benefits flowing from the Sierra Nevada Region through observance of Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week.
Declares the week of September 13, 2015, through September 19, 2015, and the third week of September, beginning on the third Sunday of the month, every year thereafter, as Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week, with the purpose of expanding the acknowledgment of the region’s contributions to a higher quality of life for all Californians.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
Sierra Nevada Conservancy (source)
Association of California Water Agencies
California Municipal Utilities Association
Supervisor Ed Scofield, Nevada County
OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/19/15)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
8/19/15 21:35:54
**** END ****
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ACR 22
(Dahle)
As Introduced February 10, 2015
Majority vote
Committee |
Votes |
Ayes |
Noes |
Rules |
11-0 |
Gordon, Chang, Burke, Campos, Cooley, Dodd, Jones, Mayes, Rodriguez, Waldron, Wood |
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SUMMARY: Declares the week of September 13, 2015, through September 19, 2015, and the third week of September every year thereafter, as Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy was established in bipartisan fashion to initiate, encourage, and support efforts that improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada, its communities, and the citizens of California.
The Sierra Nevada Region encompasses 25 million acres and is the origin of more than 60% of California's developed water supply; and, is the primary source of fresh water flowing into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
The Sierra Nevada Region draws visitors from around the United States and the world, with Yosemite National Park alone bringing in nearly four million visitors a year.
Agriculture and tourism in the Sierra Nevada Region are key economic drivers in the state, and the values and services coming out of the region, such as clean water and energy, are critical to the state's overall economic health.
The Great Sierra River Cleanup is the premier volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of waterways throughout the Sierra Nevada Region and is held in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup Day. Over the last six years of the Great River Cleanup, more than 23,000 volunteers have joined together to remove more than 600 tons of trash and recyclables from watersheds throughout the Sierra Nevada.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0001089
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Date of Hearing: June 25, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard Gordon, Chair
ACR 22 (
Dahle) – As Introduced February 10, 2015
SUBJECT: Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week.
SUMMARY: Declares the week of September 13, 2015, through September 19, 2015, and the third week of September every year thereafter, as Sierra Nevada Watershed Protection Week. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy was established in bipartisan fashion to initiate, encourage, and support efforts that improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada, its communities, and the citizens of California.
The Sierra Nevada Region encompasses 25 million acres and is the origin of more than 60 percent of California's developed water supply; and, is the primary source of fresh water flowing into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
The Sierra Nevada Region draws visitors from around the United States and the world, with Yosemite National Park alone bringing in nearly four million visitors a year.
Agriculture and tourism in the Sierra Nevada Region are key economic drivers in the state, and the values and services coming out of the region, such as clean water and energy, are critical to the state's overall economic health.
The Great Sierra River Cleanup is the premier volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of waterways throughout the Sierra Nevada Region and is held in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup Day. Over the last six years of the Great River Cleanup, more than 23,000 volunteers have joined together to remove more than 600 tons of trash and recyclables from watersheds throughout the Sierra Nevada.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
Sierra Nevada Alliance
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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