§ 29702. — 29702. (Amended by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 1.)

California § 29702.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code PRC: Public Resources Code - PRC
• Div. 19.5.: DIVISION 19.5. DELTA PROTECTION ACT OF 1992
• Ch. 1.: CHAPTER 1. Findings and Declarations

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The Legislature further finds and declares that the basic goals of the state for the Delta are the following:
(a)
Achieve the two coequal goals of providing a more reliable water supply for California and protecting, restoring, and enhancing the Delta ecosystem. The coequal goals shall be achieved in a manner that protects and enhances the unique cultural, recreational, natural resource, and agricultural values of the Delta as an evolving place.
(b)
Protect, maintain, and, where possible, enhance and restore the overall quality of the Delta environment, including, but not limited to, agriculture, wildlife habitat, and recreational
activities.
(c)
Ensure orderly, balanced conservation and development of Delta land resources.
(d)
Improve flood protection by structural and nonstructural means to ensure an increased level of public health and safety.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 1. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.