California's Proposition 68 funds grants to improve fish and wildlife habitat in streams, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, and wildlife refuges. Eligible projects include acquiring water or land with water rights, short- or long-term water transfers or leases, providing water for fish and wildlife, and restoring or improving aquatic and riparian habitat to boost drought resilience and climate adaptation.

Purpose:

To improve conditions for fish and wildlife in streams, rivers, wildlife refuges, wetland habitat areas, and estuaries.

Description:

The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) provides funding to award grants to projects that improve a community’s ability to adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change; improve and protect coastal and rural economies, agricultural viability, wildlife corridors, or habitat; develop future recreational opportunities; or enhance drought tolerance, landscape resilience, and water retention. Eligible projects include acquisition of water from willing sellers, acquisition of land that includes water rights or contractual rights to water, short- or long-term water transfers or leases, provision of water for fish and wildlife, or improvement of aquatic or riparian habitat conditions.