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• This includes the ability to fill reservoirs who have junior rights.
• This discusses conserved water storage in Fontenelle Reservoir.
• with the reservoir owner.
• Now, to me, that's injury why this junior reservoir had other one?
• </c> for it to be stored in any reservoir for it to be stored in any reservoir contemplated<01:13:18.400

Bills: SF0050, SF0084, HB0133, HB0116, HB0011, HB0044

Keywords: groundwater, water resource management, state engineer, aquifer study, corrective controls, monitoring wells, public reporting, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, conservation districts, supervisors, elections, agriculture, local governance, beneficial use

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• c> thus</c><00:10:05.760><c> and</c><00:10:05.880><c> such</c><00:10:06.240><c> porosity</c> oil reservoir
• has thus and such porosity oil reservoir has thus and such porosity characteristics. characteristics
• Uh, that is very useful in researching oil reservoirs.
• Uh, that is very useful in researching oil reservoirs.
• Where you can walk into the middle of the thing and either look at a protein or an oil reservoir.

Keywords: 916, all

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• We passed a bill about four or five years ago that was a reservoir management grant bill where people
• We passed a bill about four or five years ago that was a reservoir management grant bill where people
• We passed a bill about four or five years ago that was a reservoir management grant bill where people
• Then the $5 went to the grant fund,<00:07:22.080><c> reservoir</c><00:07:23.440><c> uh</c><00:07:23.919
• ><c> management</c><00:07:24.479><c> grant</c><00:07:24.800><c> fund</c> fund, reservoir uh management

Bills: HB66, HB79, SB35, HB255, SB134, HB159, HB181

Keywords: elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, HB255, Employees' Retirement System of Alabama, ERSA, State Police Tier II Plan, annual leave

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• Reservoirs provided about 500,000 acre-feet. We were in a big hole.
• And so those reservoirs can hold just over a million acre-feet.
• We were in a big hole. reservoirs provided about 500,000 acre feet. We were in a big hole.
• And so those reservoirs can hold just over a million acre feet.
• Larry, some of us toured the Springwood Ranch Reservoir site in the interim.

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee heard an update from the Office of Columbia River on eastern Washington water supply projects. Director Larry Madsen described the office’s mission to develop new water supplies for in-stream and out-of-stream uses, noting that funded projects have developed more than 800,000 acre-feet of water toward a 1 million acre-foot goal by 2030. He reviewed major efforts in the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program, the Walla Walla Water 2050 plan, the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan, and the Icicle Work Group, emphasizing partnerships with federal agencies, tribes, local districts, and nonprofits. Members asked about speeding up the Springwood Ranch reservoir project, reservoir refill potential, and how conservation fits into the Yakima plan; Madsen said some work can be done concurrently, but geotechnical and permitting steps limit how quickly projects move. The committee then received a presentation from the Marine Resources Advisory Council on ocean acidification. Betsy Peabody, Bill Dewey, and Dr. Micah Horwith explained that Washington was an early place where ocean acidification harmed shellfish hatcheries, causing major oyster larval losses, and that state monitoring and hatchery treatment systems have helped the industry recover seed production. They said acidification continues to worsen and now threatens shellfish, crab, razor clams, kelp, and even salmon, while also affecting a significant coastal economy. The presenters highlighted state monitoring networks, research partnerships, and adaptation strategies such as water treatment, kelp-shellfish co-culture, and breeding for resilience, and urged continued state investment, emissions reductions, and efforts to reduce nutrient pollution. Senators asked about differences between native and farmed species, real-time pH monitoring, and the aragonite saturation threshold that affects shell formation. At the request of the chair, the committee also heard from Washington Policy Center’s Todd Myers and Pam Lewis on agricultural and natural resource issues. Lewis argued that Washington agriculture is financially unsustainable, citing negative farm take-home pay, high labor costs, and pressure on family farms, and urged more voluntary programs, tax relief, labor cost changes, and efforts to keep young people in farming. She also said food donations are becoming harder because growers need to sell more of their crop to stay afloat. Myers focused on forest health and salmon recovery, saying the state should use Good Neighbor Authority more aggressively, move some funding to the capital budget, reduce permitting barriers, and prioritize science-based, locally driven projects. He also argued that managed forests store more carbon than reserved forests and that salmon recovery should focus on the highest-scoring projects without diluting them with unrelated policy goals. The committee then unanimously referred Senate Bill 6154, a culvert replacement permitting bill, to the Senate Local Government Committee without recommendation, and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• The only positive out of that was that on the east side of the state, the five Bureau reservoirs provided
• And so those reservoirs can hold just over a million acre-feet.
• We were in a big hole. reservoirs provided about 500,000 acre feet. We were in a big hole.
• And so those reservoirs can hold just over a million acre feet.
• Larry, some of us toured the Springwood Ranch Reservoir site in the interim. Thank you.

Summary: The committee first received an update from Larry Madsen of the Office of Columbia River on eastern Washington water supply projects. He described the office’s mission to develop new water supplies for in-stream and out-of-stream uses, noting that funded projects have developed more than 800,000 acre-feet of water toward a 1 million acre-foot goal by 2030. He reviewed the four major program areas: the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program, the Walla Walla Water 2050 plan, the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan, and the Icicle Work Group. He highlighted major projects such as East Low Canal work, Springwood Ranch reservoir planning, Bateman Island causeway removal, and Icicle Creek improvements, and emphasized the importance of state, federal, tribal, and nonprofit partnerships and cost-sharing. Senators asked about accelerating the Springwood Ranch study, reservoir sizing and refill potential, and how conservation fits into the Yakima plan. The committee then heard from Betsy Peabody, Dr. Micah Horwith, and Bill Dewey on the Marine Resources Advisory Council and ocean acidification. They explained that Washington was an early bellwether for ocean acidification impacts, especially on shellfish hatcheries, where low aragonite saturation and changing pH caused major oyster larval mortality. They described the state’s monitoring network, hatchery buffering systems, research partnerships, and adaptation strategies such as kelp co-culture, selective breeding, and native oyster restoration. Testimony stressed that ocean acidification is affecting shellfish, Dungeness crab, razor clams, and even salmon, and that continued state investment, emissions reductions, and nutrient pollution control are needed. Senators asked about differences between native and farmed species, real-time monitoring, and the pH/aragonite thresholds that threaten shellfish production. Finally, Todd Myers and Pam Lewis of the Washington Policy Center presented concerns about agricultural viability, sustainability, and food security. Lewis said Washington farms are under severe financial pressure, citing negative farm take-home pay, high production and labor costs, and the need to rely more on voluntary programs, tax relief, and labor cost changes. She also argued that food insecurity is rising and that donations to food banks are harder when farms are financially strained. Myers followed with remarks on forest health and salmon recovery, arguing for more active forest management, expanded use of Good Neighbor Authority, and fewer permitting barriers. He also said salmon recovery funding should be locally prioritized and science-based, with regulatory barriers reduced so projects can move faster. The committee then voted to refer Senate Bill 6154, a culvert replacement permitting bill, to the Senate Local Government Committee without recommendation, and the motion passed.

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• So here we sit at 120% of capacity in our reservoirs. It's not a bad thing.
• Of capacity in our reservoirs.
• It's about 10 to 12 times the size of our surface reservoirs.
• It's about 10 to 12 times the size of our surface reservoir capacity.
• So how do we operate reservoirs better when we see these big storms coming in?

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Similarly, local families gathered and built memories around the Kirkpatrick Dam and Rodman Reservoir
• Rodman Reservoir... ...to start there. Rodman Reservoir. There's a few things.
• I've been blessed from that aspect, but we did make a bad decision building this reservoir initially.
• If you don't believe it, call Kay Offord, Rodman Reservoir—I mean, Rodman Plantation.
• Two state parks are in this area, Buckman Lock and Rodman Reservoir.

Bills: S0302, S0394, S0480, S0546, S0636, S0774, S0796, S1028, S1050, S1066, S1120, S1230, S1288, S1682

Keywords: cybersecurity, information technology, data management, local government compliance, cloud services, state agency oversight, integrated governance, conservation lands, land exchange, state-owned land, Acquisition and Restoration Council, Florida water management, environmental protection, beach management, beach erosion, beach nourishment, coastal resilience, shoreline protection, critical erosion, critically eroded beach

Summary: The committee first heard CS/SB 796, which would create Veterinary Professional Associates to work under licensed veterinarians after completing a master’s program and national exam, with limits on prescribing and surgery and expanded telehealth prescription timeframes. Supporters said it would improve access to care, lower costs, and help veterinary practices, while opponents argued the training is too limited, the Board lacks a licensing framework, federal prescribing issues remain, and the bill would not address the real shortage in rural and large-animal care. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then approved several other measures, including SB 1682 on local authority over derelict and problem vessels, CS/SB 1028 to create a commercial Citizens clearinghouse for insurance takeouts, SB 394 on reinsurance underwriting manager licensing, SB 636 to expand pathways for beach erosion designations, CS/SB 546 to require 30-day public notice for conservation land sale or exchange meetings, CS/SB 302 on Biscayne Bay nature-based restoration and related permitting criteria, SB 1050 on pharmacy choice for veterinary prescriptions, and SB 774 extending workers’ compensation coverage to 911 public safety telecommunicators for mental or nervous injuries. Most of these bills drew supportive testimony, though the insurance bill prompted concerns from the insurance commissioner about consumer protections, fees, and oversight, and the telecommunicator bill drew emotional testimony about job-related trauma and staffing. Senator Harrell’s CS/SB 480 on state IT governance was also reported favorably after a lengthy explanation of creating DIGIT, centralizing IT oversight, standardizing procurement, and addressing technical debt; members asked about cost, staffing, and agency compliance. The committee also approved CS/SB 1230 to phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, require biosolid testing, and create transition grants, and CS/SB 1288 naming the Andrew Red Harris Shoal. Finally, the committee took up CS/SB 1066 on restoring natural flow to the Ocklawaha River and related tributaries, adopting an amendment to allow updated data in the restoration plan; the bill then received extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters emphasizing restoration, recreation, and economic benefits and opponents warning about dam safety, water quality, and costs. The transcript ends while public testimony on that bill is still underway.

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• This is to deliver it to the reservoir so those uses have their water.
• or at the reservoir.
• At the time it was built, it was the largest reservoir in the world.
• by the upper part of the state, north of the reservoir, farmers didn't get it.
• We don't get to decide how much gets to the reservoir; you all get to decide that.

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• This is a reservoir, the San Inz Reservoir, just up the hill from Pacific Palisades.
• as making sure the aqueducts are filling all the other reservoirs such as the one we just looked at,
• the San inz Reser just up the reservoir the San inz Reser just up the hill<00:22:23.720><c> from</c>
• </c><00:23:28.679><c> staff</c><00:23:29.640><c> it's</c> done by a reservoir staff it's done by a reservoir
• </c><00:24:30.720><c> and</c> would fill that sanding as Reservoir and would fill that sanding as Reservoir

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• California called Sites Reservoir.
• As a result of the bond, is there any feasible area reservoir development plan under planning?
• I mean, when I think of a water reservoir, it would be more needed in Southern California.
• So we were depleting our reservoirs. The ground was sinking dozens of...
• So we were depleting our reservoirs. The ground was sinking dozens of feet in the Central Valley.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• amendment in there to restrict that, and also we made destinations where we're not trying to create a reservoir
• You know, we're not trying to create a reservoir or anything like those lines.
• So we also took out reservoir construction because I don't—we have no intention of trying to do some
• kind of reservoir downstream at all.
• It silts in every single time that we have upstream, you know, issues with the reservoir, which, which

Summary: The House Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up a series of hunting, wildlife, environmental, and property measures. It reported favorably HCR 79, which urges Congress and the U.S. Forest Service to allow deer hunting with dogs in Kisatchie National Forest, after testimony emphasizing the cultural importance of dog hunting and opposition from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, which supported only the wounded-deer recovery component. The committee also reported favorably SB 419 on using pre-charged pneumatic devices during primitive firearms season, SCR 29 creating a study committee on Atchafalaya Basin water quality, and SB 111 setting black bass and crappie bag and size limits in the basin, with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries saying it would continue sampling and monitor impacts. Members then approved SB 174 transferring state property in Caddo Parish from Louisiana Tech University to the Caddo Parish School Board, SB 189 prohibiting intentional release of fuels or chemicals for temperature-affecting purposes, and SB 99 modernizing DEQ communications to allow optional electronic notices. They also reported favorably HCR 54 requesting a federal study of flooded corn and migratory waterfowl behavior, and HCR 94 requiring annual boating safety reports from Wildlife and Fisheries; witnesses supported the reporting idea and suggested adding a 10-year average for context. The committee next approved HCR 104, which asks the Department of Conservation and Energy and the Louisiana Geological Survey to study collection and access to subsurface data, with LSU’s Greg Upton describing ongoing modernization of core samples, well logs, and 3D subsurface mapping. It also passed SB 331, which temporarily removes a section of the Louisiana Scenic Rivers Act for five years to allow work on the lower Pearl River; conservation groups opposed the bill, warning about precedent, flooding, erosion, and habitat impacts, while the author said the measure was narrowly tailored to address severe silting and channel problems. Finally, the committee created a task force on illegal dumping in HCR 85 after amending its membership, adopted a substitute for HR 216 to authorize a committee hearing on the 2022 Louisiana Climate Action Plan, and reported favorably HCR 87 supporting a U.S. senator’s migratory flyway correspondence and SB 505 revising the Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund grant process and related tank requirements.

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• Um, so as many of you know, the Rob Roy Reservoir is a major component of Cheyenne's water utility.
• So that reservoir is really critical that we keep the forest around it healthy, the wildfire away from
• is a major component of Reservoir is a major component of Cheyenne's<00:46:50.319><c> water</c><00:46
• So that reservoir reservoir reservoir is<00:46:59.599><c> really</c><00:46:59.920><c> critical</c><00
• so that if all around this reservoir so that if there<00:47:25.520><c> is</c><00:47:25.680><c> a</c>

Bills: HB0078, HB0087, SF0070, SF0068, SF0017, SF0043

Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, water development, feasibility studies, appropriations, water management, rehabilitation, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, funding, maintenance projects, tax assessments, state law, forestry management

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• Reservoir.
• As a result of the bond, is there any feasible area reservoir development plan under planning?
• I mean, when I think of a water reservoir, it would be more needed in Southern California.
• So we were depleting our reservoirs.
• So we were depleting our reservoirs. The ground was sinking dozens of feet in the Central Valley.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an overview of the May Revision from the Department of Finance and the Legislative Analyst’s Office, focused on resources, environmental protection, energy, and related budget issues. Finance said the May Revision keeps the budget balanced in 2026-27 and 2027-28, narrows the structural deficit, and proposes major investments in natural resources, including Proposition 4 bond funding for the Golden Gate Fields acquisition, wildlife refuge and wetland projects, Fort Ord Dunes campground operations, Healthy Rivers and Landscapes, wildfire-human coexistence, and beverage container recycling. The LAO praised stronger-than-expected revenues but argued the state still has a structural deficit and is relying too heavily on reserves, recommending more reserve deposits and fewer new discretionary expenditures. Members questioned several proposals, especially the Golden Gate Fields purchase and the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program. Agency officials said the Golden Gate Fields site is a time-limited opportunity, would be remediated by the current owner, transferred to East Bay Regional Park District after closing, and restricted to park/open-space uses rather than commercial development. On Healthy Rivers and Landscapes, Finance and the Natural Resources Agency said the $25 million request would help launch year one of the program, support scientific monitoring, and maintain commitments to environmental flows and habitat restoration; the LAO said the request was premature because the Bay-Delta plan has not yet been formally adopted and the state’s total funding commitment remains unclear. Officials also discussed water storage, subsidence, and the need for ongoing investments in aquifer recharge, aqueduct repairs, and recycling. The committee also reviewed a proposed $1 million shift for the Coexisting with Wildlife Initiative. Fish and Wildlife and the Cattlemen’s Association said the money would support limited-term staffing, deterrence tools, and livestock-loss compensation, while acknowledging the amount is modest compared with the need. Members emphasized the growing human-wildlife conflict problem and the importance of nonlethal deterrence and public education. The discussion then turned to greenhouse gas reduction fund revenues and transit; members warned that lower auction revenues and possible CARB rule changes could leave little or nothing for Tier 3 programs such as transit, clean water, and air-quality programs. Finance and the LAO said the Legislature should plan for multiple revenue scenarios and consider whether the existing cap-and-invest spending framework still matches current revenue expectations and priorities.

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• Under this act, a person who has contracted for the rights to store water in a reservoir owned by the
• United States Army Corps of Engineers shall have exclusive rights to any return flows from that reservoir
• It goes back into their reservoir for cleaning.
• And then they pump four gallons back into the reservoir.
• They would get credit for that four gallons that they've used or that they've returned to the reservoir

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Under this act, a person who has contracted for the rights to store water in a reservoir owned by the
• United States Army Corps of Engineers shall have exclusive rights to any return flows from that reservoir
• It goes back into their reservoir for cleaning.
• And then they pump four gallons back into the reservoir.
• They would get credit for that four gallons that they've used or that they've returned to the reservoir

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 953, which the chair described as protecting environmental funds and, through a committee substitute, adding provisions from House Bill 1885 and Senate Bill 1397. Members discussed changes to the Clean Water Commission conflict-of-interest rules and a water-storage/right-to-return-flows provision for Corps of Engineers reservoirs. The committee also adopted an amendment from House Bill 1376 that would exempt certain agricultural nonpoint sources and agricultural stormwater discharges from permitting requirements, prompting debate over potential effects on accountability and future litigation. After roll call, the committee voted 6-5-1 to report the House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 953 do pass. The committee then heard House Bill 3193, a plastic waste reduction bill for Missouri state parks and historic sites. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would phase out certain single-use plastics in parks, including Styrofoam, plastic bags, and plastic water bottles, while allowing exceptions where needed. Supporters included environmental advocates, the Conservation Federation of Missouri, the Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition, and Missouri beverage industry representatives who emphasized litter reduction, microplastics, tourism impacts, and the need for reasonable alternatives. Some members raised concerns about disability access and the need for substitutes such as bendy straws or reusable containers, but the hearing concluded without opposition testimony. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3320, the Drinking Water Transparency and Accountability Act. The sponsor said the bill would require DNR to assign A-F grades to community water systems based on compliance, finances, operations, and infrastructure, post the grades publicly, and impose stronger oversight on systems graded D or F, including limits on new debt and restrictions on using water revenues for unrelated purposes. Supporters said the bill would improve transparency and help communities understand system problems earlier, while opponents from municipal utilities and water associations argued that current consumer confidence reports already provide the information, that a single letter grade oversimplifies a technical field, and that the bill could create confusion or unfairly damage trust. The committee heard both support and opposition, plus informational testimony, and then adjourned without taking final action on HB 3320.

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• We need more reservoirs, so this is the kind of thing we should be doing.
• We need more reservoirs, so this is the kind of thing we should be doing.
• We need more reservoirs, so this is the kind of thing we should be doing.
• We need more reservoirs, so this is the kind of thing we should be doing.
• We need more reservoirs, so this is the kind of thing we should be doing.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land heard SR 18, which asks DLNR to transfer active agricultural land leases to the Department of Agriculture to support agriculture. DLNR, through Don Chang, opposed the resolution, saying the department has already been transferring parcels by mutual agreement and should not be required to transfer lands it does not consent to. Ranchers and agricultural advocates strongly supported the measure, arguing that the lands are active production areas, that partial transfers would undermine ranching operations, and that water infrastructure built by ranchers must be protected. Testimony from the Hawaii Farm Bureau and others emphasized the importance of preserving agricultural land for food production, wildfire management, and long-term ranch viability. Committee members pressed both sides on acreage, specific parcels, and whether negotiations were still ongoing, with DLNR later clarifying that some parcels remain under negotiation and that some proposed transfers have been narrowed or adjusted. Several specific ranches and parcels were discussed, including Batello, Diamond B, Delo, Nobriga, and Kapala Ranch. Witnesses described the operational importance of water systems, grazing areas, and access routes, and said that losing productive acreage would threaten business viability. Some members expressed concern that the proposal appeared to transfer productive land while leaving less useful land with ranchers, and urged the department to continue transparent negotiations and consider the practical impact on agriculture and conservation. A DLNR representative said some transfers were tied to other needs, such as transportation mitigation, and not to a broader effort to take more land. The Department of Agriculture later stated it supports the intent of the measure, but suggested its concerns would likely be addressed if the resolution were narrowed to the specific parcels at issue. The chair also announced that the related House bill on the same subject remains alive and will be heard by Water and Land on Thursday. After concluding SR 18, the committee moved on to SCR 51 and SR 33, which seek a working group to evaluate establishing and administratively placing an Office of Resilience and Recovery. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development indicated support for the concept, noting the office’s value in Maui wildfire recovery efforts.

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• We also continue to assist water managers, or reservoir operators as we like to call them, with mussel
• So it's not just related to the reservoir that you want to be at.
• The hope is to improve the consistency of mussel reservoir prevention efforts so that boaters have a
• Currently, the expectation is that the water body reservoir operator-manager would have to fund that
• But largely it is dependent on those reservoir operators who have the control to decide to be open or

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We also continue to assist water managers, or reservoir operators as we like to call them, with mussel
• So it's not just related to the reservoir that you want to be at.
• The hope is to improve the consistency of mussel reservoir prevention efforts so that boaters have a
• Currently, the expectation is that the water body reservoir operator-manager would have to fund that
• But largely it is dependent on those reservoir operators who have the control to decide to be open or

Summary: The subcommittee began by announcing a change in the agenda order, moving item 6 ahead of item 1 and then item 7, and noting there would be no votes taken on any items that day. Item 6 covered a proposed operational efficiencies control section for the Natural Resources Agency that would let multiple departments jointly fund landscape-scale or multi-jurisdictional projects and allow Finance to transfer climate bond funds to a lead state entity. The LAO said the proposal was reasonable but suggested the Legislature consider requiring summary notification on how it is used; Finance said it would consider that request. Item 7 focused on the 2026-27 biodiversity and nature-based solutions spending plan. Finance and the Wildlife Conservation Board described the climate bond funding for habitat restoration, wildlife crossings, public access, tribal nature-based solutions, and related work, including $111 million proposed for WCB and $30 million for Salton Sea habitat and public access projects. The LAO supported the overall approach but flagged the San Andreas Corridor Program as an area where the Legislature may want to specify geographic priorities. Members discussed the pace of Salton Sea work and whether the proposed projects would count toward disadvantaged community goals. Item 8 addressed Cal Fire’s aviation contract and staffing needs for wildfire response. Cal Fire said year-round fire activity, a larger and more complex aircraft fleet, and labor market pressures justified the proposed contract increase, including more mechanics, pilots, and maintenance support. The LAO recommended approval, saying the proposal addressed health and safety concerns. Members asked about contractor staffing, competition in the bidding process, and future technology for early fire detection and suppression. The committee then took up item 1 on golden mussel containment. Fish and Wildlife described the invasive species’ spread in the Delta, the task force and response framework, and a request for eight new positions funded by Prop. 4 to support control plans, outreach, monitoring, research, and coordination with partners and law enforcement. Members pressed the department on whether the state should fund more direct decontamination infrastructure and grants to local water managers, and on the realistic goal of containing the mussel. The chair and several members emphasized the urgency of the threat and requested an itemized breakdown of the $20 million request. The hearing then moved to a broader LAO overview of wildfire prevention and response funding, where the LAO summarized the state’s funding mix and warned that ongoing wildfire resilience funding will likely decline as one-time bond and GGRF funds are exhausted, prompting discussion of long-term funding options and the balance between prevention, suppression, and community hardening.

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• The committee substitute requires that the new reservoirs financed out of the new Water Supply Fund have
• A shovel-ready reservoir will have all permitting, eminent domain, and land acquired before it is eligible
• There, again, there's focus here on conservation, reservoirs, reuse, desalination, aquifer storage and
• at the very top that the largest bar is 'other surface water', which includes things such as if a reservoir
• On top of that, of this, leaky pipes waste enough water each year to fill a major storage reservoir like

Bills: SB7

Keywords: water infrastructure, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, water supply, environmental sustainability, 1185, senate, all

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• Uh, the first one is Alkali Creek Reservoir final design amendment number five.
• on 319 list um for E. coli and um could improve conservation and water availability yield of the reservoir
• ><c> design</c><00:02:58.879><c> amendment</c> Creek Reservoir final design amendment Creek Reservoir
• So have had yield of the reservoir. So have had those<00:04:20.479><c> conversations.
• I move that we review and recommend the Level 2 projects amendments for Alkali Creek Reservoir final

Keywords: 916, all