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CA Water Code § 85020 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Delta Policy|Section 85020.

85020.  The policy of the State of California is to achieve the following objectives that the Legislature declares are inherent in the coequal goals for management of the Delta:(a) Manage the Delta’s water and environmental resources and the water resources of the state over the long term.(b) Protect and enhance the unique cultural, recreational, and agricultural values of the California Delta as an evolving place.(c) Restore the Delta ecosystem, including its fisheries and wildlife, as the heart of a healthy estuary and wetland ecosystem.(d) Promote statewide water conservation, water use efficiency, and sustainable water use.(e) Improve water quality to protect human health and the environment consistent with achieving water quality objectives in the Delta.(f) Improve the water conveyance system and expand statewide water storage.(g) Reduce risks to people, property, and state interests in the Delta by effective emergency preparedness, appropriate land uses, and investments in flood protection.(h) Establish a new governance structure with the authority, responsibility, accountability, scientific support, and adequate and secure funding to achieve these objectives.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85021 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Delta Policy|Section 85021.

85021.  The policy of the State of California is to reduce reliance on the Delta in meeting California’s future water supply needs through a statewide strategy of investing in improved regional supplies, conservation, and water use efficiency. Each region that depends on water from the Delta watershed shall improve its regional self-reliance for water through investment in water use efficiency, water recycling, advanced water technologies, local and regional water supply projects, and improved regional coordination of local and regional water supply efforts.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85022 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Delta Policy|Section 85022.

85022.  (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that state and local land use actions identified as “covered actions” pursuant to Section 85057.5 be consistent with the Delta Plan. This section’s findings, policies, and goals apply to Delta land use planning and development.(b) The actions of the council shall be guided by the findings, policies, and goals expressed in this section when reviewing decisions of the commission pursuant to Division 19.5 (commencing with Section 29700) of the Public Resources Code.(c) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) The Delta is a distinct and valuable natural resource of vital and enduring interest to all the people and exists as a delicately balanced estuary and wetland ecosystem of hemispheric importance.(2) The permanent protection of the Delta’s natural and scenic resources is the paramount concern to present and future residents of the state and nation.(3) To promote the public safety, health, and welfare, and to protect public and private property, wildlife, fisheries, and the natural environment, it is necessary to protect and enhance the ecosystem of the Delta and prevent its further deterioration and destruction.(4) Existing developed uses, and future developments that are carefully planned and developed consistent with the policies of this division, are essential to the economic and social well-being of the people of this state and especially to persons living and working in the Delta.(d) The fundamental goals for managing land use in the Delta are to do all of the following:(1) Protect, maintain, enhance, and, where feasible, restore the overall quality of the Delta environment and its natural and artificial resources.(2) Ensure the utilization and conservation of Delta resources, taking into account the social and economic needs of the people of the state.(3) Maximize public access to Delta resources and maximize public recreational opportunities in the Delta consistent with sound resources conservation principles and constitutionally protected rights of private property owners.(4) Encourage state and local initiatives and cooperation in preparing procedures to implement coordinated planning and development for mutually beneficial uses, including educational uses, in the Delta.(5) Develop new or improved aquatic and terrestrial habitat and protect existing habitats to advance the goal of restoring and enhancing the Delta ecosystem.(6) Improve water quality to protect human health and the environment consistent with achieving water quality objectives in the Delta.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85023 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Delta Policy|Section 85023.

85023.  The longstanding constitutional principle of reasonable use and the public trust doctrine shall be the foundation of state water management policy and are particularly important and applicable to the Delta.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85031 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 85031.

85031.  (a) This division does not diminish, impair, or otherwise affect in any manner whatsoever any area of origin, watershed of origin, county of origin, or any other water rights protections, including, but not limited to, rights to water appropriated prior to December 19, 1914, provided under the law. This division does not limit or otherwise affect the application of Article 1.7 (commencing with Section 1215) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 2, Sections 10505, 10505.5, 11128, 11460, 11461, 11462, and 11463, and Sections 12200 to 12220, inclusive.(b) For the purposes of this division, an area that utilizes water that has been diverted and conveyed from the Sacramento River hydrologic region, for use outside the Sacramento River hydrologic region or the Delta, shall not be deemed to be immediately adjacent thereto or capable of being conveniently supplied with water therefrom by virtue or on account of the diversion and conveyance of that water through facilities that may be constructed for that purpose after January 1, 2010.(c) Nothing in this division supersedes, limits, or otherwise modifies the applicability of Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 1700) of Part 2 of Division 2, including petitions related to any new conveyance constructed or operated in accordance with Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 85320) of Part 4.(d) Unless otherwise expressly provided, nothing in this division supersedes, reduces, or otherwise affects existing legal protections, both procedural and substantive, relating to the state board’s regulation of diversion and use of water, including, but not limited to, water right priorities, the protection provided to municipal interests by Sections 106 and 106.5, and changes in water rights. Nothing in this division expands or otherwise alters the board’s existing authority to regulate the diversion and use of water or the courts’ existing concurrent jurisdiction over California water rights.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 296, Sec. 315. (AB 1023) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Water Code § 85032 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 85032.

85032.  This division does not affect any of the following:(a) The Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 2800) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code).(b) The California Endangered Species Act (Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2050) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code).(c) The Fish and Game Code.(d) The Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000).(e) Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 12930) of Part 6 of Division 6.(f) The California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code).(g) Section 1702.(h) The application of the public trust doctrine.(i) Any water right.(j) The liability of the state for flood protection in the Delta or its watershed.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85034 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 85034.

85034.  (a) (1) The council shall administer all contracts, grants, easements, and agreements made or entered into by the California Bay-Delta Authority under Division 26.4 (commencing with Section 79400), as that division read on December 31, 2009.(2) The exercise of the authority described in paragraph (1) is not subject to review or approval by the Department of General Services.(3) A contract, lease, license, or any other agreement to which the California Bay-Delta Authority is a party is not void or voidable as a result of the implementation of this subdivision, but shall continue in full force and effect until the end of its term.(b) The council shall be the successor to and shall assume from the California Bay-Delta Authority all of the administrative rights, abilities, obligations, and duties of that authority.(c) The council shall have possession and control of all records, papers, equipment, supplies, contracts, leases, agreements, and other property, real or personal, connected with the administration of Division 26.4 (commencing with Section 79400), as that division read on December 31, 2009, or held for the benefit or use of the California Bay-Delta Authority.(d) The council shall assume from the California Bay-Delta Authority all responsibility to manage, in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 85280) of Part 3, the science program element that was required to be undertaken by Division 26.4 (commencing with Section 79400), as that division read on December 31, 2009.(e) Consistent with the responsibilities and duties assumed by the council pursuant to this section, all staff, resources, and funding within the Natural Resources Agency and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the support of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program are hereby transferred to, and may be expended for the purposes of, the council. The executive officer of the council shall confer with the Director of Fish and Game, the director of the department, and the executive director of the board regarding possible reallocation of the staff and resources. The status, position, and rights of any officer or employee shall not be affected by this transfer and all officers and employees shall be retained pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 296, Sec. 316. (AB 1023) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Water Code § 85050 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Definitions|Section 85050.

85050.  Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this chapter govern the construction of this division.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85051 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Definitions|Section 85051.

85051.  “Acquisition” means the acquisition of a fee interest or any other interest, including easements, leases, and development rights.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85052 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Definitions|Section 85052.

85052.  “Adaptive management” means a framework and flexible decisionmaking process for ongoing knowledge acquisition, monitoring, and evaluation leading to continuous improvement in management planning and implementation of a project to achieve specified objectives.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85053 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Definitions|Section 85053.

85053.  “Bay Delta Conservation Plan” or “BDCP” means a multispecies conservation plan.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85054 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Definitions|Section 85054.

85054.  “Coequal goals” means the two goals of providing a more reliable water supply for California and protecting, restoring, and enhancing the Delta ecosystem. The coequal goals shall be achieved in a manner that protects and enhances the unique cultural, recreational, natural resource, and agricultural values of the Delta as an evolving place.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85055 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Definitions|Section 85055.

85055.  “Commission” means the Delta Protection Commission established in Division 19.5 (commencing with Section 29700) of the Public Resources Code.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85056 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Definitions|Section 85056.

85056.  “Conservancy” means the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy established in Section 32320 of the Public Resources Code.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85057 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Definitions|Section 85057.

85057.  “Council” means the Delta Stewardship Council established in Section 85200.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85058 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Definitions|Section 85058.

85058.  “Delta” means the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta as defined in Section 12220 and the Suisun Marsh, as defined in Section 29101 of the Public Resources Code.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85059 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Definitions|Section 85059.

85059.  “Delta Plan” means the comprehensive, long-term management plan for the Delta as adopted by the council in accordance with this division.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85060 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Definitions|Section 85060.

85060.  “Delta watershed” means the Sacramento River Hydrologic Region and the San Joaquin River Hydrologic Region as described in the department’s Bulletin No. 160-05.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85064 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Definitions|Section 85064.

85064.  “Public water agency” means a public entity, as defined in Section 514, that provides water service, as defined in Section 515.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85066 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Definitions|Section 85066.

85066.  “Restoration” means the application of ecological principles to restore a degraded or fragmented ecosystem and return it to a condition in which its biological and structural components achieve a close approximation of its natural potential, taking into consideration the physical changes that have occurred in the past and the future impact of climate change and sea level rise.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85067 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Definitions|Section 85067.

85067.  “Strategic Plan” means both the “Delta Vision Strategic Plan” issued by the Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force on October 17, 2008, and the “Delta Vision Implementation Report” adopted by the Delta Vision Committee and dated December 31, 2008.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85200 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 3 - DELTA GOVERNANCE|CHAPTER 1 - Delta Stewardship Council|Section 85200.

85200.  (a) The Delta Stewardship Council is hereby established as an independent agency of the state.(b) The council shall consist of seven voting members, of which four members shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, one member shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, one member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, and one member shall be the Chairperson of the Delta Protection Commission. Initial appointments to the council shall be made by July 1, 2010.(c) (1) (A) The initial terms of two of the four members appointed by the Governor shall be four years.(B) The initial terms of two of the four members appointed by the Governor shall be six years.(C) The initial terms of the members appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly shall be four years.(D) Upon the expiration of each term described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C), the term of each succeeding member shall be four years.(2) The Chairperson of the Delta Protection Commission shall serve as a member of the council for the period during which he or she holds the position as commission chairperson.(d) Any vacancy shall be filled by the appointing authority within 60 days. If the term of a council member expires, and no successor is appointed within the allotted timeframe, the existing member may serve up to 180 days beyond the expiration of his or her term.(e) The council members shall select a chairperson from among the members, who shall serve for not more than four years in that capacity.(f) The council shall meet once a month in a public forum. At least two meetings each year shall take place at a location within the Delta.(g) This section becomes operative on January 1, 2019.(Repealed (in Sec. 97) and added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 26, Sec. 98. (SB 92) Effective June 27, 2017. Section operative January 1, 2019, by its own provisions.)
CA Water Code § 85201 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 3 - DELTA GOVERNANCE|CHAPTER 1 - Delta Stewardship Council|Section 85201.

85201.  (a) The chairperson shall serve full time. Other members shall serve one-third time. The council may select a vice chairperson and other officers determined to be necessary.(b) Each member of the council shall receive the salary provided for in Section 11564 of the Government Code.(c) The members of the council shall be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of official duties.(d) The council shall appoint an executive officer who shall serve full time at the pleasure of the council.(e) The executive officer shall hire employees necessary to carry out council functions.(f) The number of employees and qualifications of those employees shall be determined by the council, subject to the availability of funds.(g) The salary of each employee of the council shall be determined by the State Personnel Board, and shall reflect the duties and responsibilities of the position.(h) All persons employed by the council are state employees, subject to the duties, responsibilities, limitations, and benefits of the state.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85202 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 3 - DELTA GOVERNANCE|CHAPTER 1 - Delta Stewardship Council|Section 85202.

85202.  Council members shall possess diverse expertise and reflect a statewide perspective.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85203 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 3 - DELTA GOVERNANCE|CHAPTER 1 - Delta Stewardship Council|Section 85203.

85203.  The headquarters of the council shall be located in Sacramento.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 85204 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 35 - SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009|PART 3 - DELTA GOVERNANCE|CHAPTER 1 - Delta Stewardship Council|Section 85204.

85204.  The council shall establish and oversee a committee of agencies responsible for implementing the Delta Plan. Each agency shall coordinate its actions pursuant to the Delta Plan with the council and the other relevant agencies.(Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 39. (SB 1 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)