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HomeWater CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2.5Art. 7§ 345 Recreation Land Acquisition Rules

§ 345 Recreation Land Acquisition Rules

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§ 345 Recreation Land Acquisition Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The state water department must plan fun activities (like parks) near big water projects, but they have to talk to local leaders first.
  • •They can buy land for these fun spots, but only if the state government says it’s okay—sometimes they can force a sale if really needed.
  • •No money from water project funds can be used to buy land just for fun stuff—only for water storage or saving water.
  • •The water department can make deals with other groups (like cities or the federal government) to make these plans work, and everyone has to help out.

Example

The state builds a big dam to store water. Nearby, there’s empty land that could become a park with picnic tables and hiking trails.

The water department must talk to the town and other agencies to plan the park. If they need the land, they have to get special permission from the state to buy it. They can’t use the dam’s budget for the park land—only for the dam itself. They might team up with the parks department to make it happen.

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

Official Source
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§ 345 Recreation Land Acquisition Rules

The Department of Water Resources shall (a) plan recreation development associated with state-constructed water projects in consultation with local public agencies and affected state and federal agencies, (b) thereafter acquire land necessary to implement and execute plans for such development pursuant to specific legislative authorization. Such authorization shall specify to what extent, if any, the power of eminent domain may be used. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Legislature, in enacting this section, that no water resources development funds will be appropriated for the purpose of acquiring land for recreation development associated with state-constructed water projects, exclusive of land required for storage and conservation of water for such projects. In carrying out its duties under this section, the Department of Water Resources may enter into contracts, leases, and agreements with other state agencies, the federal government, local public agencies, and persons; and the Department of Fish and Game, the Department of Parks and Recreation and all other affected state and local agencies shall cooperate with the Department of Water Resources to that end. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 254.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Department of Water Resourcesrecreation developmentstate-constructed water projectslegislative authorizationeminent domainwater resources development fundsstorage and conservation of water

Related Statutes

  • § 346 Water Project Land Acquisition
  • § 233 Water Project Wildlife Requirements
  • § 250 State Water Property Acquisition
  • § 252 Park Property Acquisition Rules
  • § 342 Debris Commission Work Oversight

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 345.
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