DPR Launches Interactive Dashboard to Improve Public Access to Pesticide Enforcement Data
SACRAMENTO — Today, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) launched an Enforcement Data Dashboard, a new online tool to make pesticide enforcement and inspection data more accessible and transparent for Californians.
The dashboard presents information in a user-friendly, interactive format, providing data collected by DPR on local enforcement conducted by County Agricultural Commissioners (CACs).
DPR is responsible for statewide enforcement of pesticide use laws and regulations, providing guidance and oversight to evaluate CACs’ local pesticide use enforcement programs. CACs conduct on-the-ground pesticide use enforcement, including investigating pesticide incidents and taking action to address pesticide violations.
“This dashboard brings greater access and transparency to the work conducted across the state to enforce pesticide use laws and regulations,” said DPR Director Karen Morrison. “By making enforcement data more accessible, we’re supporting data-driven oversight and continuous improvement in how pesticide laws are implemented.”
The dashboard includes:
- An overview of DPR and CACs’ respective roles in pesticide use enforcement.
- Interactive pages that illustrate historical data on restricted material permitting, inspections and investigations, and enforcement actions.
- Tools to filter data by county, date range, inspection type and more.
The dashboard compiles data currently available in a range of written reports. Adding transparent access to information and data visualization was a goal outlined in the department’s 2024-2028 Strategic Plan – English (2024-2028 Strategic Plan – Spanish) and reflects public feedback for more access to current pesticide use enforcement information.
The dashboard reflects data collected through June 2025 and will be updated annually.