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2010

Sec. Lester Snow Announces Settlement to Ensure Protection for California's Roadless Areas  (12/22/10)

Support for Bay Delta Conservation Plan Announced, Summary Released  (12/15/10)

Bay Delta Conservation Plan Summary Document  (12/15/10)

Sec. Lester Snow Issues White Paper on Future of Natural Resources Management  (12/10/10)

Ocean Protection Council Releases Sea-Level Rise Draft Resolution for 45-Day Public Comment Period  (11/29/2010)

Sec. Lester Snow Announces Release of Two BDCP Reports  (11/16/2010)

Secretary for Natural Resources Lester Snow announces first-year progress report on implementation of the 2009 California Climate Adaptation Strategy  (11/15/2010)

Sec. Lester Snow Hosts Meeting Regarding the Future of Natural Resources Management  (10/6/2010)

CA Sens. Cogdill and Hollingsworth Applaud Progress to Move BDCP Forward  (10/1/2010)

Secretary Snow Responds to Senator Wolk's BDCP Criticisms  (9/23/2010)

U.S. Rep. Jim Costa Strongly Supports BDCP Process  (9/23/2010)

Secretary Snow Responds to BDCP Criticism News Release  (9/23/2010)

Secretary for Natural Resources Lester Snow Announces Funding for California's River Parkways  (9/14/2010)

River Parkways 2010 First Round Prop 84 Grant Recipients  (9/14/2010)

Snow Coleman Upper Truckee River Restoration Sac Bee Opinion  (9/11/2010)

Kiribati Republic President Anote Tong Addresses CWO '10  (9/8/2010)

Ocean Protection Council Evaluates First Five Years  (9/7/2010)

Secretary for Natural Resources Lester Snow's Water Bond Opinion - Sacramento Bee  (7/20/2010)

Secretary for Natural Resources Lester Snow's Ocean Policy Opinion - San Diego Union Tribune  (5/30/2010)

California Geological Survey Releases New Fault Maps; Celebrates 150 Years  (4/27/2010)

Ocean Protection Council Selects Secretary Lester Snow as Council Chair for 2010  (3/3/2010)



2009
Gov. Schwarzenegger Releases First-of-its-Kind Comprehensive Climate Adaptation Strategy  (12/2/2009)

Edward James Olmos New Spokesperson for Thank You Ocean Campaign  (11/30/2009)

Blue Ribbon Task Force Named For MLPA North Coast Study Region  (11/16/2009)

Secretary for Natural Resources Announces Local Proposal Extension for MLPA North Coast Process  (10/23/2009)

Gov. Schwarzenegger and Secretary Salazar Sign MOU to Expedite Renewable Energy Development in California  (10/12/2009)

Board Adopts Anadromous Fish Protection Rules  (10/7/2009)

Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program for 2009/10 Announced  (10/1/2009)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Regarding Draft Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement  (9/30/2009)

New Sierra Nevada License Plate Launched  (9/23/2009)

Draft California Climate Adaptation Strategy Now Available For Public Comment  (8/3/2009)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Water Release to Central Valley Farms  (7/2/2009)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Designates DWR Director Snow Lead Coordinator to Address California's Drought and Water Management Challenges  (06/29/2009)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Supporting Delta Project to Bring More Water to Californians  (06/19/2009)

Thank You Ocean Campaign Calls on Californians To Take Action On World Ocean Day  (6/4/2009)

Secretary Chrisman's MLPA Letter to the Fish and Game Commission  (6/1/2009)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Executive Order to Boost State's Wildfire Preparedness and Resources  (5/5/2009)

DWR to Test Oroville Dam Emergency Plan  (5/5/2009)

DWR Asks Californians to Reduce Water Use During Water Awareness Month  (5/4/2009)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Following Commerce Secretary's Salmon Disaster Declaration  (4/30/2009)

DWR Announces Final Snow Survey Results for 2008-2009  (4/30/2009)

California leaders launch new statewide public education program challenging individuals to do their part to "Save Our Water"  (04/21/2009)

DWR Director Snow Issues Statement Regarding Federal Funding for Water Projects  (04/15/2009)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Tours Sacramento Delta with Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar  (04/15/2009)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Returns Holocaust-Era Artwork to Heirs of Jewish Family  (04/10/2009)

California Receives $1.25 million in National Boating Infrastructure Grants  (04/09/2009)

Rehabilitated Oiled Sea Otter of Facebook Fame Returns to the Sea  (04/07/2009)

California Geological Survey Reminds Californians to Be Prepared for Earthquakes  (04/06/2009)

DWR Announces Fourth Snow Survey Results  (4/2/09)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Launches Website to Increase Government Transparency  (4/2/09)

Report Consolidates New Compelling Research on Impacts of Climate Change on California  (4/1/09)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Deploys Resources to Help North Dakota Flood Victims  (4/1/09)

DWR Sends Drought Report in Response to Governor's Feb 2009 Emergency Proclamation  (3/30/09)

OSPR Issues Statement on 20th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill  (03/20/2009)

DWR Releases Delta Risk Assessment  (3/20/09)

California Ocean Science Trustees Named  (3/12/09)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Takes Action to Address California's Water Shortage  (2/27/09)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Del Walters as Director of CAL FIRE  (2/11/2009)

California Invasive Species Council Announced at World Ag Expo  (2/10/2009)

Secretary Chrisman's Letter to the Partnership for Sustainable Oceans Regarding Continued Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative Progress  (1/29/09)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Department of Water Resources' Second Snow Survey of the Season  (1/29/09)

DWR Announces Results From Second Snow Survey of the Season   (1/29/09)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Report Showing Californians Doubled Solar Installations in 2008  (1/28/09)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds President Obama's Commitment to Move Swiftly to Allow California to Reduce Emissions from Cars  (1/26/09)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Secretary of the Interior's Plan to Expedite Development of Renewable Energy  (1/16/09)

Native American Heritage Commission Chairman Elected  (1/15/09)



2008
New Year Brings New Name for California's Natural Resources Agency  (12/29/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Job, Economic and Public Safety Ramifications of Legislature's Failure to Pass a Comprehensive Budget Solution  (12/23/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Executive Order to Address Worsening Budget Crisis through State's Payroll  (12/19/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Calls Legislature Into Second Prop 58 Special Session  (12/19/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on CPUC's Approval of Sunrise Powerlink Project  (12/18/08)

Delta Water Exports Could Be Reduced By Up to 50 Percent Under New Federal Biological Opinion  (12/15/08)

Department of Fish and Game comments on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biological opinion on Delta smelt  (12/15/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Praises Air Resources Board for Adopting Scoping Plan  (12/11/08)

DOC Announces $20 Million in Grants to Help Environment, Economy  (12/10/08)

Governor Schwarzenegger Presents Medal of Valor to 42 State Employees  (12/9/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Discusses Importance of Fighting Climate Change in Video Message to United Nations Climate Change Conference Delegates  (12/8/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Urges President-Elect Obama to Make National Commitment to Infrastructure Investment in Federal Economic Recovery Plan  (12/2/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Calls New Legislature into a Prop 58 Special Session and Second Special Session to Address State's Economy  (12/1/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Completion of Commercial Rooftop Solar Installation Project  (12/1/08)

Press Preview of $15 Million Restoration of the U.S. Immigration Station at Angel Island  (12/1/08)

California OPC Proposes Ban on Polystyrene Food Containers, Fees for Plastic Bag Use  (11/20/2008)

California Recycling Rate Reaches 76 Percent  (11/19/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Partners with Other States to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
from Deforestation  (11/18/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Advances State's Renewable Energy Development  (11/17/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Executive Order Directing State Agencies to Plan for Sea Level Rise and Climate Impacts  (11/14/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Agreement in Principle that Marks First Critical Step on Presumptive Path to Remove Four Klamath River Dams  (11/13/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Co-Hosts of Governors' Global Climate Summit  (11/11/2008)

Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program for 2008/09 Announced  (10/31/2008)

DWR Releases Initial State Water Project Allocation  (10/30/2008)

DWR Releases Climate Change White Paper  (10/29/2008)

Governor Schwarzenegger Applauds Facilities for Going Green  (10/28/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Partnership to Power CSU Campuses with Solar Energy  (10/21/2008)

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Executive Order to Help Californians Affected by Fires  (10/16/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds California's Proposed Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions  (10/15/2008)

California Reminds Boaters & Water Users: Don't Move A Mussel - New Invasive Mussel Guidebook
Available Online  (10/15/08)

Help Prevent Home Fires During Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5-11  (10/02/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Improve Water Supply Reliability and Conservation  (09/30/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Sweeping Legislation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions through
Land-Use  (09/30/2008)

MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Chair and DFG Director Announce South Coast Regional Stakeholder
Group  (09/30/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Enhance State's Oil Spill Prevention and Response  (09/29/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation Promoting Renewable Energy  (09/28/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Strengthen California's Emergency Response Capabilities  (09/27/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs State Budget with Budget Reform  (09/23/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Western Climate Initiative's Regional Climate Change
Program  (09/23/2008)

Department of Fish and Game signs Coachella Valley NCCP permit  (09/18/2008)

Ocean Protection Council Approves Up To $9.2 Million in Grants For State Coastal and Ocean Improvement Projects  (09/11/2008)

OPC to Meet Sept. 10-11 in Half Moon Bay; Council to Hear Public Comment on Draft Strategy to Reduce Ocean Litter  (09/08/2008)

New Earthquake Hazard Maps for East Bay Area  (09/04/2008)

MEDIA ADVISORY: Secretary Chrisman to Sign Truckee River Operating Agreement Saturday, Sept. 6 in Reno, Nev.  (09/04/2008)

State Officials Host Statewide Drought Summit; Announce Creation of a Drought Water Bank  (09/04/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Ongoing Drought Conditions and 2009 Drought Water Bank  (09/04/2008)

Ocean Protection Council Announces Salmon Protection Workshop in Eureka  (08/20/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Joins Border Governors in Signing Joint Declaration to Further Shared Priorities  (08/15/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Border States Joining Tire Initiative to Protect Health and Environment in Border Region  (08/15/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds New Solar Agreements for Increasing California's Renewable Energy  (08/14/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Launches XXVI Annual Border Governors Conference  (08/13/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Requests Major Federal Disaster Declaration for State of California Due to Wildfires  (08/13/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Hosts Roundtable to Collaborate with Federal Secretaries on National Priorities for Border Region  (08/13/2008 )

Agencies in Monterey and Santa Cruz first to receive oil spill response equipment grants  (08/12/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Trinity County Helicopter Crash Victims  (08/08/08)

Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Announces Marine Life Protection Act Initiative's South Coast Study Region Blue Ribbon Task Force  (08/07/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Declares State of Emergency in Humboldt County Due to Wildfires and Unhealthy Air Quality  (08/06/2008)

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Trinity County Helicopter Crash  (08/06/2008)

West Coast Governors Launch Ocean Action Plan  (07/29/2008)

California OPC Staff Releases Draft Strategy to Reduce Ocean Litter  (07/29/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Requests Federal Drought Assistance to Help Local Communities Impacted by State's Drought  (07/25/08)

DFG's Steve Edinger Named Acting OSPR Administrator  (07/25/08)

State Parks to Reopen Camping in Big Sur  (07/24/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Joins Latino Water Coalition to Highlight Need for Safe, Reliable and Clean Water  (07/23/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Local Assistance Center for Victims of BTU Complex Fires  (07/22/08)

Cal Boating Releases 2007 Boating Safety Report  (07/22/08)

DFG Wardens Arrest Six Suspects in Marijuana Eradication Operation on Sensitive Ecological Site  (07/21/08)

Guest Host Sen. Dianne Feinstein Discusses Water Bond Proposal in Governor's Weekly Radio Address  (07/19/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger and President Bush Discuss Coordinated Federal and State Response to California's Wildfires  (07/17/08)

DWR Director Responds to PPIC Report  (07/17/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger and General Renuart, Commander, U.S. Northern Command, Meet to Discuss State and Federal Military Cooperation for Firefighting  (07/16/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Declares State of Emergency in Inyo County Due to Wildfires and Flash Flooding  (07/15/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Reiterating Opposition to Offshore Oil Drilling  (07/14/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger and NASA Highlight Infrared Scanning Technology Helping to Fight California's Wildfires  (07/14/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Calls Up Additional 2,000 National Guard Troops to Help in State's Firefighting Effort  (07/11/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on U.S. EPA Emissions Regulations Announcement  (07/11/2008)

Text of letter from California, Oregon and Washington Governors to President Bush Requesting Signature on Maritime Pollution Prevention Act  (07/10/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Doubles California National Guard Ground Forces Deploying to Northern California Wildfires  (07/10/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger and Sen. Feinstein Propose Compromise Plan to Provide California Safe, Reliable and Clean Water  (07/10/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Requests Additional Federal Help and Resources Urgently Needed to Support State's Firefighting Efforts  (07/10/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Doubles California National Guard Ground Forces Deploying to Northern California Wildfires  (07/04/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Declares State of Emergency in Santa Barbara County Due to Wildfires  (07/03/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Anderson Valley Firefighter  (07/03/2008)

DWR Announces Water Transfer Agreements, Conservation Grant Application Process  (07/01/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Coordinates State Firefighting Effort with Local and Federal Partners  (07/02/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Orders California National Guard to Deploy Ground Forces to Fight Wildfires  (07/01/2008)

Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Mariposa County Due to Wildfires  (07/01/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Plumas and Kern Counties Due to Wildfires  (06/30/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Directs Firefighting Resources to Battle Ongoing Fires and Prepare for Lightning Storms  (06/27/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Requests Federal Emergency Declaration to Help Californians Cope with Effects of Unprecedented Wildfires  (06/27/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Regarding Fireworks and Current Fire Danger in California  (06/27/2008)

DWR to Provide Lake Oroville Water for Giant Firefighting Airplane  (06/27/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Declares State of Emergency in Mendocino and Shasta Counties Due to Wildfires  (06/26/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Need for Long-Term Energy Policy at Global Climate Change Summit  (06/26/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Coordinates State's Firefighting Efforts, Helps Local Communities Recover  (06/25/2008)

Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Announces Funding for California's River Parkways  (06/25/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Declares State of Emergency in Monterey and Trinity Counties Due to Wildfires  (06/23/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Directs Coordinated Firefighting Efforts and Resources to Combat Wildfires  (06/23/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Executive Order for Counties Affected by Fires  (06/22/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Orders National Guard to Assist in Combating Northern California Wildfires  (06/21/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Opening of One-Stop Centers to Assist Butte County Fire Victims  (06/20/2008)

DFG Sets Record With 20.2 Million Young Salmon Raised, Trucked, Acclimated and Released into San Pablo Bay  (06/20/2008)

Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman To Announce $20.5 Million for California's River Parkways   (06/20/08)

DWR Releases Initial Assessment of Dual Delta Water Conveyance  (06/19/2008)

Governor's Office of Planning and Research Releases Blueprint for Addressing Climate Change through CEQA  (06/19/08)

DFG Closes Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve for 90-Day Study, to Ensure Public Safety in Aftermath of Martin Fire  (06/18/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Reiterates Opposition to New Drilling off California's Coast  (06/18/08)

Governors of California, Oregon and Washington Urge President Bush to Provide Critical Funding to Fishing Families and Businesses  (06/17/08)

Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Santa Cruz County Due to Wildfire  (06/12/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency for Central Valley Region and Takes Action to Address Urgent Water Needs  (06/12/08)

Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Butte County Due to Wildfires  (06/11/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Joins with Legislators to Strengthen and Streamline the State's Oil Spill Prevention and Response  (06/11/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Directs Coordinated State Effort to Fight Early California Wildfires  (06/11/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims Drought and Orders Immediate Action to Address Situation  (06/04/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Unveils New State Fire Engines Assigned to Southern California Fire Departments  (06/03/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Acts on California-Nevada Tahoe Basin Fire Commission Report, Issues Proclamation  (5/27/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Santa Clara County Due to Summit Fire Crossing County Lines  (5/24/08)

California Reminds Boaters & Water Users: Don't Move A Mussel  (5/22/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Santa Cruz County Due to Summit Fire  (5/22/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Discusses California's Energy Challenges and Opportunities at New Majority's Global Economy Summit  (5/13/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Takes Action to Bolster State's Firefighting Resources  (5/9/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Praises Historic Tejon Ranch Agreement  (5/8/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on U.S. Department of Energy Awarding $65.6 Million for Carbon Capture and Storage Project  (5/7/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims May 4-10 as "Wildfire Awareness Week"  (5/4/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Department of Water Resources' Final Snow Survey of 2008  (5/1/08)

DWR Announces May Snow Survey Results  (5/1/08)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Following U.S. Commerce's Declaration of a Commercial Fishery Failure  (5/1/08)

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

Bay Delta Conservation Project Scoping Meetings Announced  (4/23/08)

MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Again Sets Milestone and Makes Recommendations for Improving California's System of Marine Protected Areas  (4/23/08)

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)

DWR Observes May as Water Awareness Month  (4/17/08)

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)

Govs. Schwarzenegger and Kulongoski Direct State Agencies to Hold a Klamath Summit
Before the End of 2006  (10/12/06)

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)

State Receives Public Input on Proposed State Purchase of Interests in 82,000-acre San Luis Obispo County Coastal Access  (07/15/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Praises Passage of CALFED Reauthorization in U.S. House of Representatives  (07/9/04)

Public Informational Meeting For Hearst Ranch Conservation Project  (07/7/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Major Federal Declaration on Levee Break  (07/1/04)

Western Governors Unanimously Approve Governor's Clean and Diversified Energy Initiative  (06/22/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Requests Major Disaster Declaration in San Joaquin County  (06/18/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Calls for Action on Coastal and Ocean Protection   (06/4/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Declares a State of Emergency Following San Joaquin County Levee Break  (06/4/04)

Statement by California Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Regarding Tentative Agreement with Hearst Corporation on Terms of Conservation Transaction on Hearst Ranch (PDF Format)  (06/3/04)

California Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Announces Vision for Sustainable Forests (PDF Format)  (05/28/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger asks Californians to Flex Your Power at the Pump  (05/26/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Three Members of the California Coastal Commission  (05/25/04)

California Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Kicks Off Wildfire Awareness Week; Announces State Assistance for Fire Response Efforts in SoCal  (05/10/04)

Executive Order S-9-04 by Gov. Schwarzenegger to Increase State Assistance for Fire Response Efforts for 2004 Fire Season   (05/7/04)

Ocean Summit Highlights California's Leadership Role on Coastal Issues  (05/6/04)

Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Commends Decision to Retain San Luis Obispo Conservation Corps (CCC) Center  (04/29/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Electricity Priorities  (04/28/04)

Guest Editorial by California Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman: Earth Day - Economic future depends on healthy environment (San Francisco Chronicle)  (04/22/04)

California Ocean Summit, May 6 in Sacramento  (04/20/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Energy Appointments  (04/20/04)

California Applauds U.S. Oceans Commission's Call to Action and Commits to Lead the Way in Protecting and Managing Ocean and Coastal Resources  (04/20/04)

Excerpts of Gov. Schwarzenegger's Remarks at the Unveiling of the New California Quarter  (04/6/04)

Report to Gov. Schwarzenegger from Blue Ribbon Fire Commission (PDF) (20.9 MB)  (04/5/04)

Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman's Letter on Desalination to California Coastal Commissioners  (03/15/04)

California Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman and USDA Forest Service Announce Federal Grant for Wildfire Recovery Efforts in Southern California  (02/18/04)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Creates California Performance Review  (02/10/04)

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Announces Resources Agency Appointments  (01/27/04)
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Resources Agency Salton Sea Committee Inaugural Meeting Set For January 20  (01/14/04)

Partners Finalize Agreement To Protect Endangered Species Habitat - Reaching Conservation Goal And Enabling Future Economic Growth for 9,117-Acre Tract Key to Riverside County’s "Blueprint for Tomorrow"  (01/2/04)



2003
Veneman Announces Grant To Help Protect Tree Seedlings In California  (12/23/03)

State Acquires Historic Ballona Wetlands Property  (12/19/03)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Winners of Prestigious Environmental Awards  (12/1/03)

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Appoints Mike Chrisman California Secretary for Resources  (11/21/03)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Calls for Review of State Regulations  (11/18/03)



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