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CA Water Code § 12843 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 3.5 - Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation in Connection With Flood Control and Watershed Protection Projects|ARTICLE 2 - Responsibilities of State Agencies|Section 12843.

12843.  In order to achieve the goals set forth in this chapter, all state agencies exercising resource management responsibilities shall review reconnaissance and feasibility reports submitted for state review and comment by federal agencies relating to any project or project feature affecting their responsibilities and shall submit their comments in accordance with the requirements of federal and state law and this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 537.)
CA Water Code § 12844 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 3.5 - Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation in Connection With Flood Control and Watershed Protection Projects|ARTICLE 2 - Responsibilities of State Agencies|Section 12844.

12844.  In order to guide state agencies in their review of proposed flood control and watershed protection projects, it is the intent of the Legislature that recreational purposes shall include, but be not limited to, those recreational activities normally and usually associated with the out-of-doors which make project land and water areas available for use by the general public and are consistent with the operation of the project for other purposes.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 537.)
CA Water Code § 12845 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 3.5 - Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation in Connection With Flood Control and Watershed Protection Projects|ARTICLE 2 - Responsibilities of State Agencies|Section 12845.

12845.  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.)
CA Water Code § 12846 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 3.5 - Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation in Connection With Flood Control and Watershed Protection Projects|ARTICLE 2 - Responsibilities of State Agencies|Section 12846.

12846.  The Department of Fish and Game shall be responsible for the management of all fish and wildlife resources at any project subject to the provisions of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 920.)
CA Water Code § 12847 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 3.5 - Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation in Connection With Flood Control and Watershed Protection Projects|ARTICLE 3 - State Financial Assistance|Section 12847.

12847.  Where recreation and fish and wildlife enhancement features are contained in a flood control or watershed protection project, and where such payment is specifically authorized by the Legislature, the state shall pay 50 percent of the nonfederal capital costs of the recreation and fish and wildlife enhancement features of the project; provided, however, if the project is subject to the provisions of Public Law 89-72, the state may cooperate in the attainment of such benefits in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (c) of Section 5094.3 of the Public Resources Code.The department or the Reclamation Board, as to projects under their respective jurisdictions, shall obtain assurances from the local agency sponsoring the project guaranteeing public access to project land and water areas prior to state participation in any costs pursuant to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 537.)
CA Water Code § 12848 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 3.5 - Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation in Connection With Flood Control and Watershed Protection Projects|ARTICLE 3 - State Financial Assistance|Section 12848.

12848.  The Legislature hereby declares that there shall be included in the budget of the department for flood control subventions or for direct acquisitions by the state for each fiscal year an appropriation of funds from the General Fund in an amount sufficient to pay all costs required by this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 537.)
CA Water Code § 12849 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 3.5 - Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation in Connection With Flood Control and Watershed Protection Projects|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of Local Agencies|Section 12849.

12849.  Any local agency sponsoring a project subject to the provisions of this chapter is hereby authorized to design, construct, operate, and maintain public recreational facilities at such project and shall have such powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Local sponsoring agencies are authorized to contract with the United States, the State of California, and with other local agencies or entities in order to realize the full potential of flood control and watershed protection projects for recreational development and for fish and wildlife enhancement.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 537.)
CA Water Code § 12850 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 1 - Short Title|Section 12850.

12850.  Chapter 4 of this part shall be known and may be cited as “The California Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Law.”(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1886.)
CA Water Code § 12851 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 12851.

12851.  The definitions in this article govern the contruction of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1886.)
CA Water Code § 12853 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 12853.

12853.  “Lands, easements and rights of way” includes lands and rights or interests in lands whereon channel improvements and channel rectifications, debris dams and water retarding structures are located; lands, rights, or interests in lands necessary in connection with the construction, operation, or maintenance of such channel improvements and rectifications, debris dams and water retarding structures, including those necessary for flooding and flowage purposes, debris basins, spoil areas, borrow pits, or for access roads; and including the cost of the relocation, reconstruction, or replacement of existing improvements, structures, or utilities rendered necessary by such channel improvements and rectifications, debris dams and water retarding structures.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1886.)
CA Water Code § 12854 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 12854.

12854.  “Local organizations” means any county, city, state agency or public district.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1886.)
CA Water Code § 12860 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 3 - Declaration of Policy|Section 12860.

12860.  It is hereby declared that the people of the State have a primary interest in the control and conservation of floodwaters and the prevention of erosion, sediment damages and other damages by floodwaters in the watersheds of the rivers and streams of this State.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1886.)
CA Water Code § 12861 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 3 - Declaration of Policy|Section 12861.

12861.  It is hereby declared that recurrent floods on rivers and streams of this State, causing loss of life and damage to property, disruption of commerce, interruption of transportation and communications, and wasting of water, are detrimental to the peace, health, safety and welfare of the people of the State. The control and prevention of such floods and the loss and damage caused thereby and the conservation and protection of the State’s land and water resources are proper functions and activities of the State, in cooperation with counties, cities, state agencies and public districts, and in cooperation with the United States, or any of its departments or agencies.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1886.)
CA Water Code § 12865 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 4 - Declaration of Intent|Section 12865.

12865.  It is the intention of the Legislature that it will be the policy of the State to pay the costs of local cooperation required by acts of Congress for the following types of watershed projects:(a) “Pilot plant” or “experimental projects” in this State, whether commenced prior to the effective date of this chapter or not, authorized by the Department of Agriculture Appropriation Act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 (Chapter 251, Public Law 156, Eighty-third Congress, First Session, approved July 28, 1953) to be carried out pursuant to Public Law 46, Seventy-fourth Congress. (b) Any project in this State undertaken, whether prior to the effective date of this chapter or not, pursuant to the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (Public Law 566, Chapter 656, Eighty-third Congress, Second Session).(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1886.)
CA Water Code § 12866 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 4 - Declaration of Intent|Section 12866.

12866.  The costs of local cooperation which the State will assume pursuant to Section 12865 shall be limited to the costs of lands, easements and rights of way.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1886.)
CA Water Code § 12866.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 4 - Declaration of Intent|Section 12866.1.

12866.1.  It is also declared to be the policy of the state that the state shall not provide financial assistance for relocation, reconstruction, or replacement of existing improvements, structures, or utilities for which the owner has no legal right to be compensated for such relocation, reconstruction or replacement.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 893.)
CA Water Code § 12866.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 4 - Declaration of Intent|Section 12866.3.

12866.3.  The local agency may receive credit against its share of the costs of lands, easements, and rights-of-way as determined in subdivisions (b) and (d) of Section 12866.2 for lands required for the project which were acquired not more than five years prior to federal authorization of the project. The amount of this credit shall be determined by the department by applying the percentage representing the state portion of the costs of lands, easements, and rights-of-way as determined in subdivision (a) of Section 12866.2 to the actual costs of the local agency in the case of acquisition by purchase or condemnation, and to the fair market value at the time the title is transferred in the case of acquisition free of charge.(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1054.)
CA Water Code § 12866.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 4 - Declaration of Intent|Section 12866.4.

12866.4.  Whenever specifically authorized by the Legislature, the department may lend the local agency the funds necessary to pay the local portion of the costs of lands, easements, and rights-of-way determined in subdivisions (b) and (d) of Section 12866.2, less any credit for previously acquired lands determined under Section 12866.3. The state loan may not exceed a period of 10 years and the rate of interest on the loan shall be the current rate for the state’s Pooled Money Investment Account. The loan shall be repaid in annual installments beginning one year after the loan is made. The annual loan payment shall be deducted from the state’s annual tax subvention to the local agency, if any. In the event that the local agency does not receive tax subventions from the state adequate to make the loan payment and becomes in default of the loan payments, the local agency, notwithstanding any other provisions of any statute limiting its tax ceiling, shall levy sufficient taxes to repay the loan. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any local agency authorized to participate in the construction of watershed protection projects is authorized to accept the loans authorized pursuant to this section.(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1054.)
CA Water Code § 12867 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 4 - Declaration of Intent|Section 12867.

12867.  The State shall pay the costs of lands, easements and rights of way for projects described in subsection (a) of Section 12865 only if, or to the extent that:(a) The Secretary of Agriculture and local organizations have agreed on a plan for works of improvement pursuant to the authorization made by the Department of Agriculture Appropriation Act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954.(b) Local organizations have given assurances as required by the Secretary of Agriculture relative to local participation.(c) The department finds in its judgment that the benefits of the proposed works of improvement for an entire project or for a portion or portions thereof which constitute complete and usable independent units will reasonably exceed the costs of the entire project or of such portion or portions thereof. Cost figures based upon a reconnaissance-type survey may be used for such purpose providing the department finds that all elements of cost reasonably appear to be included and the cost figures appear reasonably accurate for the purpose of supporting a finding that total costs will be less than the total benefits for an entire project or for such portion or portions thereof that may be under consideration.(d) The department recommends to the Legislature that an appropriation of funds be made for the entire project or for such portion or portions thereof as constitute complete and usable independent units for reallocation for payment of the costs of lands, easements and rights of way which it finds have already been incurred or which it is anticipated will be incurred during the next fiscal year. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)
CA Water Code § 12868 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 4 - Declaration of Intent|Section 12868.

12868.  The State shall pay the costs of lands, easements and rights of way for projects described in subsection (b) of Section 12865 only if, or to the extent that:(a) The Secretary of Agriculture and local organizations have agreed on a plan for works of improvement pursuant to Public Law 566, Eighty-third Congress, Second Session.(b) Local organizations have given the required assurances to the Secretary of Agriculture that they will:(1) Acquire without cost to the Federal Government such land, easements, or rights of way as will be needed in connection with works of improvement installed with federal assistance;(2) Assume such proportionate share of the cost of installing any works of improvement involving federal assistance as may be determined by the secretary to be equitable in consideration of anticipated benefits from such improvements;(3) Make arrangements satisfactory to the secretary for defraying costs of operating and maintaining such works of improvement, in accordance with regulations presented by the Secretary of Agriculture;(4) Acquire, or provide assurance that landowners have acquired, such water rights, pursuant to state law, as may be needed in the installation and operation of the work of improvement.(5) Obtain agreements to carry out recommended soil conservation measures and proper farm plans from owners of not less than 50 per centum of the lands situated in the drainage area above each retention reservoir to be installed with federal assistance.(c) The Secretary of Agriculture has determined that the benefits to be derived from the proposed works of improvement will exceed the cost.(d) The Secretary of Agriculture has transmitted a copy of the plan and justification therefor to the Congress through the President and, where applicable, to the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Army, as required by said Public Law 566.(e) The department finds in its judgment that the benefits of the proposed works of improvement for an entire project will reasonably exceed the costs thereof. Cost figures based upon a reconnaissance-type survey may be used for such purpose providing the department finds that all elements of cost reasonably appear to be included and the cost figures appear reasonably accurate for the purpose of supporting a finding that total costs will be less than the total benefits.(f) The department recommends to the Legislature that an appropriation of funds be made for the project for reallocation for payment of the costs of lands, easements and rights of way which it finds have already been incurred or which it is anticipated will be incurred during the next fiscal year.(Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1269.)
CA Water Code § 12870 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 5 - Procedure for Allocation|Section 12870.

12870.  When local organizations have agreed with the Secretary of Agriculture upon a plan for works of improvement pursuant to the authorization contained in said Department of Agriculture Appropriation Act or in said Public Law 566 and desire financial assistance from the State pursuant to this chapter, they shall file an application with the department requesting the department to recommend to the Legislature that an appropriation of funds be made for the next fiscal year.(Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)
CA Water Code § 12871 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 5 - Procedure for Allocation|Section 12871.

12871.  The department shall make such a recommendation to the Legislature if it finds that the requirements of Section 12867 or Section 12868 have been met.(Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)
CA Water Code § 12872 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 5 - Procedure for Allocation|Section 12872.

12872.  The findings of the department required by subsection (d) of Section 12867 or of subsection (f) of Section 12868 shall be based upon current cost estimates or actual costs incurred or expended.(Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)
CA Water Code § 12873 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 5 - Procedure for Allocation|Section 12873.

12873.  The findings of the department required by subsection (c) of Section 12867 or by subsections (a) to (e) of Section 12868 need be made only once, at the time the department first recommends an entire project or such portion or portions thereof as constitute complete and usable independent units to the Legislature, and need not be made again each year thereafter in which the department recommends an allocation of funds therefor. If conditions change so as in the judgment of the department to warrant new or different findings, the department may however make additional or contrary findings, and make recommendations thereon to the Legislature.(Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)
CA Water Code § 12874 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 6 - WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS|CHAPTER 4 - Watershed Protection Flood Prevention Projects|ARTICLE 5 - Procedure for Allocation|Section 12874.

12874.  Money appropriated to the department for reallocation to local organizations shall be reallocated to local organizations upon order of the department after application therefor has been made to it by such local organizations showing the necessity, purpose and use to be made of the money or showing that such organizations have made necessary advances or incurred obligations for the purpose of expediting projects for which the allocation is made and giving such other information as the department may require. Such application may be filed with or as a part of the application for recommendation to the Legislature for appropriation of funds. Expenditures of the reallocated sums shall be reported to the department as and when required by it. The reports shall give such information as the department may require.(Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1269.)