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This year's news releases are listed chronologically, the most recent first. For earlier press releases, see Archives.
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December 13, 2023
Department of Pesticide Regulation Statement on Proposed Regulations to Provide Public Access to Information Prior to Pesticide Applications (En Español) -
November 2, 2023
Department of Pesticide Regulation Proposes Regulation to Provide Public Access to Pesticide Information Prior to Applications (En Español) -
October 13, 2023
Department of Pesticide Regulation Seeks to Bar Bakersfield Pilot from Applying Pesticides after Reported Drift Incidents (En Español) -
September 28, 2023
DPR Updates Public Meeting Dates, Extends Public Comment Period on Draft 2024-28 Strategic Plan (En Español) -
September 18, 2023
DPR Releases Draft Strategic Plan, Reflecting Sustainable Pest Management Approach – Public Invited to Provide Comment, Attend Upcoming Public Meetings (En Español) -
September 14, 2023
State Holds Major California Pesticide Applicator Responsible for Numerous Violations that Endangered Workers and the Public (En Español) -
September 6, 2023
Novel Non-Chemical Technologies for Pest and Vector Management - Engineered, Sterile Insect and Related Technologies -
August 24, 2023
State Funds Nearly $1M in Grant Projects to Accelerate Adoption of Sustainable Pest Management (En Español) -
August 15, 2023
Independent Study Recommends Phased Increase of the Mill to Ensure Sufficient Funding for Department of Pesticide Regulation Programs and Sustainable Pest Management -
August 4, 2023
DPR Announces $1.9 Million in Grants to Support Transition to Safer, Sustainable Pest Management Statewide (En Español) -
May 18, 2023
New Report Finds 97% of Fruits and Vegetables Sampled in California Meet Pesticide Safety Standards (En Español) -
May 16, 2023
DPR Awards $3.15M in Research Grants as Part of its Continued Investment in Promoting Safer, More-Sustainable Pest Management (En Español) -
April 27, 2023
Draft Mill Assessment Recommendations Released by DPR with Call for Public Feedback -
April 6, 2023
Pesticide Use Declines in California, Newly Released Data Confirms (En Español) -
February 21, 2023
California Highlights Leadership and Innovation at Integrated Pest Management Achievement Awards (En Español) -
February 14, 2023
Lodi Aerial Applicator to Pay Fines, Get Increased Oversight for Pesticide-Drift Incidents (En Español) -
February 7, 2023
Learn about California’s Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap on February 28 and March 2 (En Español) -
January 27, 2023
New Reports Show Decrease in Pesticide Use Statewide in 2021 (En Español) -
January 26, 2023
California Unveils Bold Plan to Sustainably Manage Pests and Eliminate High-risk Pesticides by 2050 (En Español)
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For earlier press releases, see Archives
Call the DPR Communications Office at (916) 445-3974
or write:
California Department of Pesticide Regulation
Communications Office
P.O. Box 4015
Sacramento, CA 95812-4015