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2008
Secretary Chrisman's Sacramento Bee Opinion: Judge has clear choice in Headwaters settlement   (4/24/08)

Governors of California, Oregon and Washington Request Congressional Support for Maritime Pollution Prevention Act  (4/23/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Commemorates Earth Day, Dedicates Natural Landmark and Launches Solar Project  (4/22/08)

California energy Commission Launches New GoSolarCalifornia.org Web Site   (4/21/08)

Governors of California, Washington and Oregon Request Emergency Appropriations to Address Economic Emergency from Salmon Fisheries Closure  (4/21/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on President Bush's Climate Change Address  (4/16/08)

Governor Schwarzenegger Appoints Donald Koch Director of Department of Fish and Game  (4/16/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Takes Action to Address Impacts of Vote to Close Commercial and Recreational Salmon Fisheries  (4/10/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Bipartisan U.S. Senate Support for Extending Renewable Energy and Efficiency Tax Credits  (4/10/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Backs Plan for PALCO Lands that Promotes Sustainable Forestry Management and Protects Local Jobs  (04/4/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Nation's Largest Rooftop Solar Installation Project as Key to Achieving California's Renewable Energy Goals  (03/27/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement after Senate Vote on Administration-Sponsored Bill to Eliminate Hurdles for Volunteering  (3/26/08)

Text of letter from California, Oregon and Washington Governors to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Requesting a Fishery Resource Disaster if Fisheries are Closed  (3/14/08)

California Fires Back at U.S. Forest Service  (03/7/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Urges U.S. Senate To Take Action Extending Federal Solar Tax Credit  (3/5/08)

Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Sues to Protect California's Roadless Areas  (02/28/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Court Action Filed by State to Protect California's Forests  (02/28/08)

Assistant Secretary for Ocean and Coastal Policy Honored For Excellence in Coastal and Marine Resources Management  (02/26/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Discusses California's Water Future in Weekly Radio Address  (02/23/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Water Infrastructure Meeting with Senator Feinstein, Legislative Leaders, Stakeholders  (02/21/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Breaks Ground to Dramatically Increase Sacramento Flood Protection  (01/11/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Proposes Budget, Declares Fiscal Emergency, Calls Special Session to Immediately Address Current Year Shortfall  (01/10/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Tackles California's Challenges, Proposes Budget Reforms in State of the State Address  (01/8/08)



2007
Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Announces Order For Remaining MLPA Study Regions  (12/6/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Reopens Crab Season, Fishing in San Francisco Bay after Oil Spill  (11/29/07)

Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Announces $1.6 Million for Los Angeles River Parkways  (11/16/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Launches Comprehensive State Investigation into San Francisco Bay Oil Spill  (11/15/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Calls for Agreement on Comprehensive Water Infrastructure Plan  (11/13/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Suspends Fishing, Expedites Review of Environmental Health Concerns Relating to San Francisco Bay Oil Spill  (11/13/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Visits Bay Area Oil Spill Site, Proclaims State of Emergency  (11/9/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces $50,000 Reward toward Arrest and Conviction of Arsonist in Riverside County  (11/2/07)

Secretary Chrisman's Sacramento Bee Opinion: CALFED Projects Serve Needs of Delta Ecosystem   (11/1/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Discusses the Southern California Fires in Weekly Radio Address  (10/27/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Recognizing Anniversary of Esperanza Fire  (10/26/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces $50,000 Reward toward Arrest and Conviction of Arsonist  (10/24/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Responds to President's Declaration of a State of Emergency for California Due to Southern California Wildfires  (10/23/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Southern California Counties Due to Wildfires  (10/21/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation Promoting Solar Power, Energy and Water Efficiency  (10/12/07)

Environmental Groups, Schwarzenegger Administration Officials Laud Governor's Signing of Legislation to Protect the Ocean and Coast  (10/10/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Strengthen Flood Protections in California  (10/10/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Bills to Protect California's Ocean Resources  (10/10/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Reminds Californians to be Safe as President Bush Proclaims Oct. 7-13 National Fire Prevention Week  (10/7/07)

Guest Host California Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Discusses Water Storage in Governor's Weekly Radio Address   (10/6/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Assist Families of Fallen Esperanza Firefighters, U.S. Firefighters in California  (09/29/07)

Resources Agency Announces Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program for 2007/08  (09/26/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Mutual Agreement to Protect Allensworth State Historic Park  (09/10/07)

Guest Host CAL FIRE Director Ruben Grijalva Honors Firefighters in Governor's Weekly Radio Address  (09/8/07)

John McCamman Named Acting Director for California Department of Fish and Game  (08/31/07)

First California-Nevada Tahoe Basin Fire Commission Meeting Announced  (08/31/07)

Boaters Asked to Help Stop Spread of Quagga Mussel  (08/30/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger and Sen. Feinstein Meet with Experts to Work on Delta Fix, Improve California's Water Infrastructure  (08/21/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger and Sen. Feinstein Discuss California's Water Infrastructure, Delta Fix   (08/21/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Deploys Additional Resources to Fight West Nile Virus in Wetland Wildlife Areas  (08/20/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Ventura County due to Zaca Fire  (08/19/07)

Secretary Chrisman's Letter to the San Diego Union-Tribune Editor Regarding Salton Sea Restoration  (08/18/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Commends Rapid Clean up Efforts for Angora Fire Victims  (08/9/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger sends letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture on Roadless Areas in Four Southern California Forests  (08/3/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims July 31 "California State Park Ranger Day"  (07/31/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces California-Nevada Tahoe Basin Fire Commission to Assess Fire Prevention Laws  (07/25/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Tours Struggling San Diego Reservoir, Discusses Water Plan for Southern California  (07/24/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Tours Long Beach Aquifer, Discusses Water Plan for Southern California  (07/23/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Directs Immediate Actions to Improve the Deteriorating Delta, California's Water Supply  (07/17/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Critical Need for Comprehensive Water Plan   (07/16/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims the "Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights"  (07/6/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Directs State Agencies to Help Angora Fire Victims Begin Restoration.  (07/2/07)

Secretary Chrisman To Announce $32.7 Million for California's River Parkways   (06/27/07)

California To Celebrate First Annual “Thank You Ocean Day” Friday, June 8  (06/7/07)

Secretary Chrisman Releases Salton Sea Ecosystem Restoration Preferred Alternative  (05/25/07)

Secretary Chrisman Discusses Water Sustainability at San Diego Town Hall  (05/17/07)

Governor's May Revision Keeps California Financially Strong and Fiscally Responsible  (05/14/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Tours Griffith Park Fire Zone, Thanks Firefighters  (05/11/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Speaks at Griffith Park Fire Zone Press Conference   (05/11/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Executive Order to direct the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to mobilize additional personnel and equipment to respond to wildfires in California  (05/9/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Discusses California's Need for a Comprehensive Water Solution   (05/9/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims May 6-12 Wildfire Awareness Week  (05/7/07)

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Kicks Off Fire Season, Unveils New Identity as CAL FIRE  (05/2/07)

RADIO ADDRESS: Gov. Schwarzenegger Celebrates Earth Day   (04/21/07)

The Fish and Game Commission Adopts Central Coast Marine Protected Areas  (04/13/07)

Senator Feinstein Endorses Gov. Schwarzenegger's Water Infrastructure Plan  (04/11/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Discusses Investment to Protect Southern California's Water Supply  (03/30/07)

Preferred Alternative for Salton Sea Proposal Announced   (03/27/07)

Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Issues Statement Regarding Bureau of Audits Report Tying State Oil Regulator to Oil Companies  (03/27/07)

Statement by Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman, DWR Director Lester Snow and DFG Director Ryan Broddrick on Watershed Enforcers v. Department of Water Resources  (03/27/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Delivers Remarks on Water Supply Reliability and a Sustainable Delta   (03/27/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Delivers Remarks to the Rotary Club of Fresno Discussing His Investments in the Future of the Central Valley   (03/26/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Discusses the Importance of Central Valley Water Storage  (03/26/07)

Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Announces Blue Ribbon Task Force for the MLPA Initiative's Second Phase  (02/22/07)

Opinion: "It's no longer business as usual; Real progress must be made to save the Delta" Secretary Chrisman Stockton Record   (02/18/07)

Secretary Chrisman Announces Delta Vision Stakeholders Group  (02/16/07)

Opinion: "Vision Needed for Delta" Secretary Chrisman Visalia Times-Delta  (02/14/07)

Secretary Chrisman Touts Governor's Delta Vision; Bond Proposals at Tulare County's World Ag Expo  (02/13/07)

Ocean Protection Council Marine Debris Resolution  (02/8/07)

New Delta Study Bolsters Governor's "Delta Vision"  (02/7/07)

Gov. Schwarzenegger's Statement on the Deaths of Department of Water Resources Divers Martin Alvarado and Tim Crawford  (02/7/07)

Resources Secretary Mike Chrisman Designates Phil Isenberg as Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force Chairman  (02/7/07)

Ocean Protection Council to Fight Marine Debris, Fund Low-Interest Loans to Fishing Businesses and Communities  (02/7/07)

Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments to the Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force  (02/7/07)

Secretary Chrisman's Letter to Sen. Don Perata on Pacific Lumber Co. Bankruptcy  (01/26/07)



2006
Resources Secretary Announces Next MLPA Study Region  (12/21/06)

SDRC Press Release - San Diego River Conservancy Selects New Executive Officer  (11/8/06)

Sierra Nevada Region to Receive $27.5 Million in Grants Prop. 50 Funds Will Go To 15 Communities  (09/29/06)

West Coast Governors' Agreement on Ocean Health  (09/18/06)

Three Pacific Coast Governors Announce Historic Partnership for Ocean Action  (09/18/06)

California Coastal Sediment Release and Report  (09/18/06)

“Study of Studies" Released on Hetch Hetchy Restoration  (07/19/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Bioenergy Action Plan for California  (07/13/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Petitions Federal Government to Protect National Forest Land Roadless Areas  (07/12/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Urges U.S. Senators to Oppose Efforts to Weaken Federal Protections Against Offshore Oil Drilling  (07/12/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Marks Beginning of Repairs to Critical Erosion Levee Sites  (07/11/06)

Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Announces $38 Million for California's River Parkways  (06/30/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Calls on Californians to Conserve Energy as Summer Season Begins  (06/30/06)

Memorandum of Understanding Between the State of California and the Kingdom of Sweden on Bioenergy  (06/29/06)

Officials from California and Sweden Agree to Work Together on Biomethane and Renewable Fuels  (06/29/06)

Statement by Gov. Schwarzenegger on the U.S. House of Representatives Approval of the Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act  (06/29/06)

$6.5 Million State Commitment Protects Environmentally Significant Butte County Ranch  (06/27/06)

Letter by Gov. Schwarzenegger to Chairman Richard Pombo Reiterating Opposition to Offshore Oil Drilling  (06/26/06)

Letter by Gov. Schwarzenegger to U.S. Commerce Secretary Urging Immediate Action on Federal Disaster Declaration for Salmon Fishing Season  (06/26/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Sends CDF Firefighters, Engines to Help Fight Baja Blaze  (06/19/06)

California's Energy Interests Protected in Federal Energy Corridors  (06/9/06)

Wildlife Conservation Board Receives Top National Award for Conservation Leadership   (05/25/06)

Secretary Chrisman Announces Drew Bohan as Exec. Policy Officer for the Ocean Protection Council  (05/16/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger's May Budget Revision Protects California's Natural Resources  (05/12/06)

Read "Governor has been environment champion," Secretary Chrisman's opinion piece in the April 22, 2006 edition of the Visalia Times-Delta  (04/22/06)

Read "State's environment, economy can improve together," opinion piece by Secretary Chrisman and former Secretary for BTH Sunne McPeak  (04/12/06)

Letter from Gov. Schwarzenegger to President Bush Regarding Greenhouse Gas Emissions Waiver  (04/11/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger, Sen. Feinstein Call for Increased Federal Funding for California's Levees to Augment $2.5 Billion in Strategic Growth Plan  (02/22/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Praises Regional Cooperation in Water Planning and Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority  (02/17/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Addresses Northern Calif. Water Association on Flood Protection and Safe and Reliable Water Supplies  (02/16/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Visits Tulare World Ag Expo to Discuss Levee Protection and Water Quality  (02/15/06)

Letter from Secretary Chrisman Introducing the California Water Plan Update 2005  (02/14/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger's Letter to President Bush Requesting Action on California's Flood Control Needs  (01/26/06)

Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Outlines Governor's Strategic Growth Plan for Flood Prevention and Water Quality  (01/24/06)

Testimony of Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman before the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee and Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee  (01/24/06)

Letter from Secretary Chrisman and Business, Transportation, and Housing Secretary Sunne McPeak on the Proposed Toll Road Through San Onofre State Beach  (01/18/06)

California Ocean Protection Council to Consider $11.9 Million for Ecosystem Management Programs  (01/12/06)

Statement by Gov. Schwarzenegger on PUC's Approval of the California Solar Initiative  (01/12/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Introduces Water and Flood Control Bills as Part of Strategic Growth Plan Legislation  (01/11/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Proposes Strategic Growth Plan for California's Future  (01/5/06)

Photos of Gov. Schwarzenegger Touring Flooded Areas of Napa During the New Year's Weekend   (01/2/06)



2005
Secretary for Resources Names Ruben Grijalva CDF Acting Director  (12/19/05)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Names Recipients of State's Top Environmental Leadership Awards  (11/22/05)

Patrick Wright Named Executive Officer of the California Tahoe Conservancy  (11/7/05)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Opposes Efforts to Weaken the Federal Moratorium on Offshore Drilling  (11/3/05)

Resources Agency Releases Action Plan to Combat Delta Smelt Decline  (10/20/05)

Sierra Nevada Conservancy Names Jim Branham Executive Officer  (10/4/05)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Bills to Encourage Alternative Fuels, Protect Environment  (09/29/05)

Letter from Secretary Chrisman and Secretary for CalEPA Allan Lloyd to U.S. Rep. George Radanovich  (09/26/05)

Letter from Secretary Chrisman and Secretary for CalEPA Allan Lloyd to U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein  (09/26/05)

California's Ocean Protection Council to Identify Research Strategy and Send Research Priorities to Bush Administration   (09/23/05)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Calls on Federal Government to Fund more than $90 Million in Levee and Flood Protection  (09/15/05)

Gov. Schwarzenegger's Letter on Levee and Flood Protection to U.S. Rep. Richard Pombo and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein  (09/15/05)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Reintroduces Energy Reorganization Plan  (08/31/05)

Wildlife Conservation Board Approves $250,000 Proposition 40 Grant to Nature Conservancy  (08/25/05)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Continues Push to Create New Cabinet-Level Energy Department, Details Energy Policy in Letter to Legislature  (08/23/05)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces $460 Million Settlement from Reliant for Energy Crisis Manipulation and Overcharges  (08/15/05)

CALFED and Farm Bureau Settle Lawsuit Over Environmental Water Account  (08/11/05)

Download California's Ocean Economy Report  (07/22/05)

California Ocean and Coastal Economic Summit Convened to Release Economic Report   (07/21/05)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces $1.5 Billion Settlement with Enron; Total Cash Value to California Ratepayers is $260 million  (07/15/05)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Budget that Improves Fire and Flood Protection, Preserves California's Natural Resources  (07/12/05)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Calls on Californians to Conserve Energy as Summer Season Begins  (06/23/05)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Establishes Green House Gas Emission Reduction Targets   (06/1/05)

CALFED Director Patrick Wright reassigned to Resources Agency, Joe Grindstaff named as CALFED acting director  (05/25/05)

Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council to Hold Public Meeting in Bass Lake Area  (05/17/05)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Submits Energy Reorganization Plan to Little Hoover Commission   (05/12/05)

Governor Schwarzenegger Submits Energy Reorganization Plan to Little Hoover Commission  (05/12/05)

Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims May 9-16 "Wildfire Awareness Week"  (05/9/05)

Jiminy Cricket's Environmentality Challenge Winners Honored at Disneyland Resort Ceremony  (04/8/05)

View Image of Ceremony  (04/8/05)

Governor Schwarzenegger Joins Three Western States' Governors to Announce Electric Transmission Line Agreement   (04/4/05)

Ocean Protection Council's First Meeting Highlights California's Action on Oceans and National Leadership  (03/19/05)

First California Ocean Protection Council Meeting Monday March 21  (03/18/05)

Resources Agency and Tahoe Conservancy Issue Statements on Passing of Dennis T. Machida   (03/5/05)

Governor Schwarzenegger Announces One Million Solar Roofs by 2018  (02/28/05)

Statement by Governor Schwarzenegger Regarding GE Energy and Calpine Announcement of Intention to Build Power Plant   (02/22/05)

Resources Agency Official Unveils Energy Plan, Addresses Summer Electricity Demand  (02/22/05)

Hearst Ranch Conservation Plan Finalized; Governor Calls Closing of Escrow, 'Vision for the State's Future, Value for the People'  (02/18/05)

Governor Schwarzenegger Celebrates Release of 2005 California State Quarter  (01/31/05)

Wireless Internet Access to be Available in 85 State Parks  (01/19/05)

Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Announces Funding for Salton Sea Ecosystem Restoration Project  (01/14/05)

Governor Schwarzenegger Announces $750 Million Energy Crisis Settlement with Mirant Corporation   (01/14/05)

Groundbreaking for New Park in downtown Los Angeles  (01/13/05)

Governor Schwarzenegger Declares State of Emergency Following Mudslide in La Conchita and Severe Storms Across California  (01/12/05)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Acts on Reforming and Cutting Waste  (01/5/05)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Lays Out Reform Agenda in State of the State Speech  (01/5/05)



2004
Gov. Schwarzenegger on Energy: 'More Power, Lower Prices'  (12/14/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Environmental and Economic Honors  (12/1/04)

A Year of Progress: Gov. Schwarzenegger Celebrates 1st Year in Office  (11/17/04)

Review Gov. Schwarzenegger's 1 Year Record. (PDF Format)  (11/17/04)

Letter to USDA Secretary Veneman from Secretary Chrisman  (11/14/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Ocean Action Plan   (10/18/04)

Photos of Gov. Schwarzenegger Unveiling Ocean Action Plan   (10/18/04)

California's Ocean Action Strategy (PDF)  (10/18/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Historic Legislation Creating Sierra Nevada Conservancy  (09/23/04)

Photos of Gov. Schwarzenegger Signing Sierra Nevada Conservancy Legislation  (09/23/04)

California Loses One of Its Own  (09/20/04)

Secretary Chrisman Announces Implementation of Blue Ribbon Fire Commission Recommendations  (09/10/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger's Fire Prevention Action Plan  (09/10/04)

Secretary Mike Chrisman Supports Sierra Nevada Conservancy Bill AB 2600  (08/25/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces CPR Commission Hearing Schedule  (08/13/04)

Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman's Letter to Speaker on AB 2006  (08/10/04)

Proposed Amendments to AB 2006  (08/10/04)

Press Release: California Releases Draft Document for Review: California Ocean Resources Management: A Strategy for Action  (08/4/04)

Making Government More Customer-Friendly: Governor Receives California Performance Review Recommendations  (08/3/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger's Budget Prioritizes California's Natural Resources  (07/29/04)