Protecting Public Health, the Environment,
and California's Natural Resources

GOOD SCIENCE REQUIRES GOOD SCIENTISTS

California's science-based environmental protection and public health programs are widely recognized as among the most sophisticated
and advanced in the world.  Unfortunately, substandard
state scientific salaries threaten California's vital
environmental and public health programs because
many state agencies can't keep or recruit skilled scientists.
Why?  Because California scientists make 27% less than
scientists working in other branches of government.