California Code, Public Resources Code - PRC § 29305

The Wildlife Conservation Board shall acquire title to, or a lesser right or interest in, land or water that the board determines is appropriate for the purposes of the protection plan.  When authorized by the board, the department shall construct facilities that are suitable for the purpose for which the acquisitions were made.  The acquisitions shall be made in accordance with the Wildlife Conservation Law of 1947 (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 1300) of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code) and the criteria specified in Section 29009 of this code.