The cooperative agreement is to support the california department of pesticide regulation in ensuring that pesticides are manufactured, sold, used, and stored according to federal and state law

The work includes outputs and outcomes associated with managing continuing environmental programs which include activities to increase and maintain the understanding and compliance with pesticide laws and regulations, protecting human health and the environment by implementing activities related to compliance, certification and training, and pesticide program activities related to endangered species, water quality and worker safety. This agreement provides partial federal funding in the amount of $1,182,501. Preaward costs are approved back to 7/1/2025. Refer to terms and conditions. Activities:the main activities include enforcement and program implementation including continued monitoring of compliance with pesticide laws and regulation and outreach/education to pesticide applicators, agricultural workers and establishment where pesticides are used. Recipient will implement the certification plan for applicators who use restricted use pesticides. Grantee will maintain adequate pesticide laws and regulations and associated implementation. Outreach and education may also include pesticide safety through radio and television, support for the california poison control system, and water quality data collection.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:deliverables and outcomes include but are not limited to reporting of inspection numbers and enforcement accomplishments including notification and follow-up on significant pesticide incidences. Negotiated inspections will be made available for review. Grantee will monitor and analyze pesticides in surface and groundwater with data being provided to the office of pesticide programs. Working with local and regional fish and wildlife agencies, grantee will provide outreach training materials on pollinators and endangered species to pesticide applicators at various forums. BEE kills will be reported to the EPA. Additional deliverables may include establishment of water collection systems, public service announcements, summary of services provided by the california poison control system and establishment of translation and interpretation services.