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California Code, Public Resources Code - PRC § 33301

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

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(a) The Sierra Nevada Region is a globally significant area, including many national and state parks, the highest peaks in the 48 contiguous states, and large, pristine areas that are open for public use.

(b) The Sierra Nevada Region is an important part of the state's economy, providing substantial agricultural products, timber resources, ranching, mining, tourism, and recreation.

(c) The Sierra Nevada Region provides drinking water to 75 percent of Californians and nearly all of the water supply for western Nevada. As California's principal watershed, the region is the critical source of water for urban and rural parts of northern and southern California.

(d) In cooperation with local governments, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations, federal agencies, other California state governmental entities, and the public, a Sierra Nevada Conservancy can help do all of the following:

(1) Provide increased opportunities for tourism and recreation.

(2) Protect, conserve, and restore the region's physical, cultural, archaeological, historical, and living resources.

(3) Aid in the preservation of working landscapes.

(4) Reduce the risk of natural disasters, such as wildfires.

(5) Protect and improve water and air quality.

(6) Assist the regional economy through the operation of the conservancy's program.

(7) Identify the highest priority projects and initiatives for which funding is needed.

(8) Undertake efforts to enhance public use and enjoyment of lands owned by the public.

(9) Support efforts that advance both environmental preservation and the economic well-being of Sierra residents in a complementary manner.

(10) Support efforts that advance climate resilience and equity.

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