California Rangeland, Grazing Land, and Grassland Protection Program.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a program to protect California’s rangelands, grazing lands, and grasslands primarily through the use of conservation easements. It aims to preserve these lands for their ecological benefits, including wildfire fuel reduction, groundwater recharge, and wildlife habitat, while supporting food and fiber production. The bill allocates $400 million from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 to eligible entities for acquiring these easements, with specific allocations to different regions of the state.
Key provisions
- Establishes the California Rangeland, Grazing Land, and Grassland Protection Program.
- Authorizes the Wildlife Conservation Board to use funds for conservation easement acquisitions.
- Defines ‘qualified property’ as rangeland, grazing land, or grassland suitable for grazing and supporting ecosystem services.
- Specifies criteria for ‘eligible entities’ to receive grant funding, including accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.
- Allocates $400 million from the Safe Drinking Water Bond Act to the program.
- Requires grantees to record conservation easements within two years of receiving funds.
- Allows the board to partner with certified land trusts for easement implementation.
- Sets specific regional allocation targets for grant funding.
Who is affected
- Private landowners of rangeland, grazing land, and grassland
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