The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released its final 2024-28 Strategic Plan last week, which outlines measurable goals and objectives to support increased access to sustainable pest management alternatives, improved timelines for evaluating pesticide risks, strengthened statewide enforcement and increased transparency into the department’s priorities and decision-making.

According to a press release, the plan outlines how the department will advance four key commitments:

• Increasing access to safe, effective and sustainable pest management.
• Tracking, evaluating and enforcing safe pesticide use.
• Fostering engagement, collaboration and transparency.
• Promoting organizational excellence and innovation.

To read the full 2024-2028 strategic plan, click here.

To read a full version of the DPR press release, click here.