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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 2Art. 3§ 12679 Santa Ana Flood Control Plan

§ 12679 Santa Ana Flood Control Plan

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§ 12679 Santa Ana Flood Control Plan

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about a plan to control floods in the Santa Ana River area.
  • •The plan was suggested by the Chief of Engineers and approved by Congress in 1950.
  • •California has to pay part of the cost, but only if the state agrees to the plan and Congress gives money for it.

Example

Imagine a big river that often floods nearby towns when it rains a lot.

The government made a plan to build things like dams or stronger banks to stop the flooding. The state of California has to help pay for it, but only if they agree to the plan and the federal government gives money first.

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

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§ 12679 Santa Ana Flood Control Plan

The plan of improvement for flood control in the Santa Ana River Basin is adopted and authorized substantially in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Document Numbered 135, Eighty-first Congress, First Session, and authorized by act of Congress approved May 17, 1950, Public Law 516, Eighty-first Congress, Second Session, at an estimated cost to the State of such sum as may be appropriated for state cooperation by the Legislature upon approval of the general plan of improvement by, and the recommendation of, the department, when funds for carrying out the project are appropriated by Congress. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Santa Ana River Basinflood controlHouse Document Numbered 135Public Law 516state cooperation

Related Statutes

  • § 12676 Santa Ana River Flood Projects
  • § 12680 Flood Control District Cooperation
  • § 12681.1 Lytle Warm Creeks Flood Control
  • § 12682 Flood Control Plan Approval
  • § 12690 Santa Ynez River Watershed Program

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12679.
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