What is it?

Prop 4 is a $10 billion bond that allocates funding to these projects:

• $3.8 billion to safe drinking water, drought, flood, and water resilience programs
• $1.5 billion to wildfire and forest resilience programs
• $1.2 billion to sea level rise and coastal resilience programs
• $1.2 billion to biodiversity and nature-based climate solutions
• $850 million to clear air programs
• $700 million to park creation and outdoor access programs
• $450 million to extreme heat mitigation programs
• $300 million to climate-smart farms, ranches, and working lands programs

Though the bill will immediately go into effect, the implementation and disbursement of these funds are likely to be phased based on the readiness and requirements of specific projects under each category.

Why vote Yes?

California faces significant environmental threats.

According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the state has seen an increase in the frequency and intensity of wildfires, with over 8,600 wildfires burning more than 4 million acres in 2020 alone. Additionally, the California State Water Resources Control Board reports that nearly a million Californians lack access to clean drinking water. Sea-level rise is also a pressing concern, with the Ocean Protection Council projecting a rise of up to 7 feet by 2100, threatening coastal communities and ecosystems.

These investments are necessary now. Prop 4 will fund programs for:

1. Clean drinking water
2. Wildfire and forest resilience
3. Coastal protection from climate change

Vote YES on Prop 4 to safeguard lives and protect the future of California.