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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 7§ 12953 Water Project Site Designation

§ 12953 Water Project Site Designation

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§ 12953 Water Project Site Designation

Key Takeaways

  • •The state picks the main spot where big water projects are built.
  • •They also write down when they start building.
  • •This helps keep track of where and when water projects happen.

Example

The state builds a new dam to store water.

The state decides where the dam will be built and writes down the date they start building it.

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

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§ 12953 Water Project Site Designation

For the purposes of this part the Department of Water Resources shall designate the site of principal construction of every water construction project undertaken by the State, and the date construction was started. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 464.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Department of Water Resourcessite of principal constructionwater construction project

Related Statutes

  • § 12952 Water Project Impact Areas
  • § 10007 Existing Water Applications Valid
  • § 10016 Evapotranspiration Data Standards
  • § 108 State Water Project Planning
  • § 11131 State Land Use Agreements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12953.
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