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California Code, Fish and Game Code - FGC § 1421

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

When creating new wetlands, the board shall give preference to lands most suitable for this purpose due to elevations, existence of levees, proximity to existing wetlands that are protected, and potential sources of water.  These potential sources of water are limited to all of the following:

(a) Water rights which are attached to the land to be restored including groundwater associated with the property.

(b) Water willingly made available for a wetlands conservation project through water conservation.

(c) Recycled water.

(d) Undeveloped water supplies of the state.

(e) Water marketed for wetlands purposes by a willing seller.

(f) Water otherwise made available for wetlands purposes by private, nonprofit, local, and regional entities.

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