Save Our Sequoias Act
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Save Our Sequoias Act aims to protect and restore giant sequoia trees in California by establishing a coalition to assess their health and develop a reforestation strategy. It creates an emergency response plan to address immediate threats like wildfires and insect infestations, and establishes grant programs to support conservation efforts. The bill also promotes public awareness and collaboration among various agencies and organizations involved in managing these iconic trees.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition to conduct health assessments and develop a reforestation strategy.
- Creates a Giant Sequoia Emergency Protection Program and Fund to respond to immediate threats like wildfires and insect infestations.
- Authorizes a Giant Sequoia Reforestation and Rehabilitation Strategy to guide long-term restoration efforts.
- Requires the Department of the Interior to develop a strategy for monitoring insects in giant sequoia groves.
- Establishes a program to award grants for giant sequoia conservation and restoration projects.
- Declares an emergency allowing for immediate protection measures against wildfires, insects, and drought for seven years.
- Mandates the creation of a website to provide information about giant sequoias and related projects.
- Expands stewardship contracting opportunities for giant sequoias.
Who is affected
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
2 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsor
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours