California Envronmental Protection Agency

"The California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) was created in 1991 by Governor's Executive Order. The six Boards, Departments and Office were placed within the Cal/EPA "umbrella" to create a cabinet level voice for the protection of human health and the environment and to assure the coordinated deployment of State resources. Our mission is to restore, protect and enhance the environment, to ensure public health, environmental quality and economic vitality."

Programs managed by the Cal EPA include: Air Quality, Water Quality, Waste Management, Enforcement and more. Check out their website for more details.

http://www.calepa.ca.gov/

Source: California Environmental Protection Agency - 1/25/08