CAL/EPA Snapshot
The California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) helps to save the planet by means such as reducing air pollutants, regulating pesticides, and controlling toxic substances. Formed by the governor in 1991, Cal/EPA consists of departments including the Integrated Waste Management Board, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, and the Slate Water Resources Control Board. Its Office of the Secretary, the head of Cal/EPA, oversees the agency's six boards, departments, and offices. The agency partners with the Resources Agency and the Department of Health Services to develop environmental indicators for the state.
