§ 12608 Water Resource Hearing Participation

Water Code·California

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This law says anyone who cares about water or is affected by water issues can speak up at official meetings about it.

Key Takeaways

•Anyone can speak at water meetings, even if you're just a regular person.
•You can bring proof, like photos or data, to show how water problems affect you.
•This includes talking about harm to fish or nature too.

Example

A farmer is worried that a new dam will dry up their land.

The farmer can go to the meeting and tell officials their concerns and show proof of how the dam might hurt their crops.

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§ 12608 Water Resource Hearing Participation

At any hearing by or on behalf of the department any county, city, state agency, including the Department of Fish and Game, public district, association, or any person affected by or interested in the control, storage, and use of water resources, involved in the hearing may appear and present any petition, evidence, testimony, plan, data, information, or opinion bearing on the subject matter of the hearing including an evaluation of loss and damage to fish and other natural resources. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

hearing department Department of Fish and Game control, storage, and use of water resources loss and damage to fish and other natural resources

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12608.

§ 12608 Water Resource Hearing Participation

Water Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 12608 Water Resource Hearing Participation

This law says anyone who cares about water or is affected by water issues can speak up at official meetings about it.

Key Takeaways

•Anyone can speak at water meetings, even if you're just a regular person.
•You can bring proof, like photos or data, to show how water problems affect you.
•This includes talking about harm to fish or nature too.

Example

A farmer is worried that a new dam will dry up their land.

The farmer can go to the meeting and tell officials their concerns and show proof of how the dam might hurt their crops.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 12608 Water Resource Hearing Participation

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

hearing department Department of Fish and Game control, storage, and use of water resources loss and damage to fish and other natural resources

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12608.

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