§ 11911. — 11911. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 867.)

California § 11911.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code WAT: Water Code - WAT
• Div. 6.: DIVISION 6. CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES
• Part 3.: PART 3. CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT
• Ch. 10.: CHAPTER 10. Fish and Wildlife and Recreation in Connection With State Water Projects
• Art. 4.: ARTICLE 4. Planning and Construction of Projects

Text

The planning for public recreation use and fish and wildlife preservation and enhancement in connection with state water projects shall be a part of the general project formulation activities of the Department of Water Resources, in consultation and co-operation with the departments and agencies specified in Section 11910, through the advance planning stage, including, but not limited to, the development of data on benefits and costs, recreation land use planning, and the acquisition of land. In planning and constructing any project, the department shall, to the extent possible, acquire all lands and locate and construct, or cause to be constructed, the project and all works and features incidental to its construction in such a manner as to permit the use thereof for the preservation and enhancement of fish and wildlife and for recreational purposes upon completion of the project.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 867.