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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 3.5Art. 2§ 12845 Project Cooperation For Wildlife

§ 12845 Project Cooperation For Wildlife

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§ 12845 Project Cooperation For Wildlife

Key Takeaways

  • •State agencies can work with federal and local groups to plan projects that help fish, wildlife, and recreation.
  • •They can gather information needed to make these projects successful.
  • •Projects must include features for public use, like parks or fishing spots.
  • •Land for recreation and wildlife must be bought at the same time as other project lands.

Example

A new dam is being built near a river.

The state can team up with local and federal groups to add a fishing area and walking trails when building the dam. They must buy the land for these extras at the same time as the land for the dam itself.

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

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§ 12845 Project Cooperation For Wildlife

In order to realize the full potential of such projects for fish and wildlife enhancement and for recreational development, state agencies having resource management responsibilities affected by the project are authorized to cooperate with federal and local sponsoring agencies through all stages of the project formulation and planning process, and to develop such data as, in their judgment, may be necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this chapter. Such physical features as may be necessary to permit full public utilization of the completed project for recreational purposes shall be constructed and such lands as may be necessary for recreational purposes and for fish and wildlife enhancement shall be acquired at the same time and in the same manner as lands for other project purposes. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 537.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

fish and wildlife enhancementrecreational developmentresource management responsibilitiesproject formulation and planning process

Related Statutes

  • § 12843 State Agency Project Review
  • § 12844 Flood Project Recreation Guidelines
  • § 12846 Fish And Wildlife Management
  • § 12849 Local Agency Recreation Authority
  • § 1110 Water Rights Hearings Office

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12845.
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