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Who’s Responsible? Below are short descriptions of relevant state agencies/departments by policy topic, followed by more information on specific policies. Policies

Who’s Responsible? Below are short descriptions of relevant state agencies/departments by policy topic, followed by more information on specific policies. Policies

November 2021 This policy created the Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investment program (LASII). It awarded approximately $82 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for [...]

2018 This law created a Green Bank to fund clean energy, clean transportation, clean water, stormwater management, energy efficiency, water efficiency, and green infrastructure projects in [...]

2023 This law requires the Division of Emergency Management to create and administer a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. Implementation grants awarded are meant to support hydraulic [...]

2018 In 2018, Californians voted to approve the issuance of $4 billion of bonds to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access for all program. The law [...]

This law requires the state department of energy to collaborate with other state agencies to reduce barriers to energy efficiency and resilience. As a part of this, it establishes the Community [...]

This law directs local the department of public health and environment to work with local universities to find new options to restore watersheds and rivers, improve water quality, and reduce [...]

This act requires Illinois EPA to assess and evaluate using green infrastructure to help manage stormwater in Illinois. It requires the agency to determine the feasibility and consequences of [...]

May 2024 This executive order establishes the Maine Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission. This Commission’s purpose is to advance and support the state’s recovery from [...]