The California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks & Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002

Overview On the March 5, 2002 voter ballot. Placed on the ballot by a bi-partisan vote of the legislature and signed by Governor Davis. Balanced approach to protecting land, air and water while maintaining strength of California economy and protecting public health and quality of life.

Overview $2.6 Billion to: Provide safe, clean drinking water and protect rivers, lakes and other water sources from potential contamination by toxic substances. Fund programs to provide cleaner air and protect from air pollution. Protect our coastal areas from pollution and over-development. Promote the development of safe neighborhood parks and recreational facilities for children and families in every community. Help California plan for growth in a responsible way, while protecting our natural resources, wildlife and farmlands. Strengthen California’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry by improving our State Parks, beaches and other natural resources and making California a more attractive place to live, work and play.

Overview Prop 40 contains strict accountability provisions including independent fiscal audits and citizen reviews. Interest and bond rates are at historically low levels: now is the best time to invest in our future generations. Paid for entirely out of existing general fund revenues and does not include any new taxes or tax increases.

Benefits All Californians Proposition 40 Benefits Water Quality Air Quality California’s Coastline Safe Neighborhood Parks and Recreation California’s Wildlife Preservation of Farmland Historical and Cultural Resources California’s Economy

Water Quality Benefits Prop 40 will support projects throughout the state that will protect our rivers, lakes, groundwater and coastal areas from potential contamination by toxic substances. River Parkways and Urban Streams Restoration Program  Funding for the improvement or acquisition and restoration of riparian habitat, riverine aquatic habitat and other lands in close proximity to rivers and streams for river and stream trail projects.  Also provides funds for projects in San Bernardino, Los Angeles and San Francisco Counties, and funds for conservancies that cover urban areas in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Central Valley.

Air Quality Benefits Clean Air Improvement Programs Provides funding to improve air quality through the development of less-polluting technologies and replacing older, polluting cars and buses with cleaner burning vehicles. Funding to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for urban forestry program, providing for the purchase, planting and up to three years of care for trees that provide greater air quality.

Coastline Protection Funding for the Coastal Conservancy Supports programs to protect California’s beaches and coastlines from potential pollution and contamination.

Safe Neighborhood Parks Prop 40 will promote the development of safe neighborhood parks and recreational facilities for children and families Much of Prop 40 funds distributed on a per capita basis Grants are for acquisition, development, improvement, rehabilitation, restoration and enhancement of local park and recreational lands and facilities.

Safe Neighborhood Parks Particular focus on urban and “park poor” communities Roberti-Z’berg-Harris Urban Open-Space and Recreational Program  Block grants (per capita) to jurisdictions that are urbanized or heavily urbanized Urban Parks and Park Poor Communities Allocation  Funding for the acquisition and development of urban parks, recreational areas and facilities Assistance and grants to local agencies and community-based organizations to fund and foster the development of new youth soccer, baseball and basketball recreational opportunities. Funding for environmental education, outdoor recreation, after school programs and park opportunities for school-aged children

Wildlife Benefits Benefits to California’s Wildlife Provides funding to the Wildlife Conservation Board for acquisition, development, restoration and rehabilitation of habitat Funding to protect wildlife that live in wetlands and riparian zones along rivers Funding to Improve California’s State Parks

Farmland Preservation Prop 40 includes funding for the “preservation of agricultural lands and grazing lands” to protect key farm lands from development. Respects the rights of property owners by requiring that all land purchased with Prop 40 funds be acquired from willing sellers.

Historical & Cultural Benefits Supports programs for the acquisition, restoration and preservation of historic buildings, structures, sites, places and artifacts.

Economic Benefits Prop 40 will provide direct and immediate economic benefits to our state. Prop 40 preserves the natural attractions that make California an attractive place to do business. Prop 40 will help support California’s tourism industry that employees 700,000 and contributes $55 billion to our economy each year. Funds will be distributed on a per capita basis, meaning every community is guaranteed funding and every community will see a direct benefit to their local economy, job base and quality of life.

*For a full listing visit the website - Endorsements Proposition 40 is endorsed by a wide range of interests throughout California including: Conservation and Environmental Organizations Business/Economic Development Groups Civic and Urban Groups Community Groups and Senior Organizations Government Agencies Historical Organizations Park Districts and Organizations Public Safety Agencies

Endorsements Prop 40 Coalition (partial list) *For a full listing visit the website - Community Alliance with Family Farmers Congress of California Seniors Defenders of Wildlife Latino Issues Forum League of California Cities League of Women Voters of California Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce National Audubon Society National Coalition of Hispanic Organizations National Trust for Historic Preservation National Wildlife Federation The Nature Conservancy Park Rangers Association of California Planning and Conservation League Sierra Club Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group Trust for Public Land VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary AARP Audubon California American Lung Association of California California Air Pollution Control Officers Association California Black Chamber of Commerce California Business Properties Association California Chamber of Commerce California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance California Federation of Teachers California Historical Society California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO California Nurses Association California Organization of Police and Sheriffs California Park and Recreation Society California State Firefighters’ Association Clean Water Action

How to Get Involved Support the Campaign Sign on as an official endorser Help the campaign with fundraising or by volunteering time to the campaign Pass a resolution within your city or conservancy Notify the campaign of upcoming speaking opportunities and events

Please Join the Campaign To Pass Proposition 40 and Be a Part of Protecting Air, Land and Water For Future Generations!