Each news cycle sheds new light on how federal cuts and attacks are impacting California: wildfire safety, water supplies, clean energy buildout, environmental protections, and public lands. Amidst abrupt changes and uncertainty in Washington DC, state officials are working with partners in real-time to protect our people and places. Join us for an important discussion about how we maintain progress on our state’s key priorities during these challenging times.

WHAT: Cutting Through the Noise: Federal Impacts on California and What We’re Doing About It

WHEN: Thursday, July 10, 2025, from noon to 1:15 p.m.

HOW: Register in advance here.

WHO:

• Wade Crowfoot, Secretary, California Natural Resources Agency
• Sara Aminzadeh, Deputy Secretary for External Affairs, California Natural Resources Agency
• Jenn Eckerle, Deputy Secretary for Oceans and Coastal Policy, California Natural Resources Agency; Executive Director, Ocean Protection Council
• Meghan Hertel, Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat
• Armando Quintero, Director, California State Parks
• Karla Nemeth, Director, Department of Water Resources
• Patrick Wright, Director, California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force
• Robert Chun, Chief of Staff for Chair David Hochschild, California Energy Commission

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