Governor’s May Revise includes $2M for UC fire advisors

Senator Dianne Feinstein’s staff member, second from right, uses a drip torch for prescribed burn. Photo by Annie Leverich

Governor Newsom released his May Revision budget proposal for 2022-23. Together with the funding proposed in the governor's January budget, the governor is proposing a total of $4.9 billion for the University of California. This total allocation represents a combined increase of $322.5 million, or 8.0%, in ongoing funding to the University's budget over 2021-22 levels, plus $607.9 million in one-time General Fund appropriations. The governor also announced a compact agreement between the governor and the university that proposes funding levels and articulates policy goals for the next five years. 

The proposal includes $2 million to support UC fire advisors, with a similar level of support intended in 2023-24.

Sen. Feinstein's staff member, in black blazer, hears how prescribed fire is used to reduce wildfire fuel. Photo by Annie Leverich

See the UC Office of the President's story and read President Drake's statement to learn more. 

"I encourage people to invite members for tours, site visits and events," said Anne Megaro, director of government and community relations.

"Summer break is coming and they'll be in their districts in July (State Legislature) and August (Congress). Just this past week we had Senator Dianne Feinstein's staff meet with Lenya Quinn-Davidson and Matthew Shapero to learn about prescribed burns."

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