California Fish and Game Code

§ 1776

FGC § 1776 Effective Jan 1, 1994Div. 2 · Ch. 7.8 · Art. 1

Statute text

The Legislature finds and declares the following:

(a)Wetlands are an important natural resource of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley because they provide significant habitat for migratory waterfowl of the Pacific flyway, for endangered species, and for many other resident wildlife and fish populations. Wetlands provide additional public benefits, including water quality improvement, flood protection, stream bank stabilization, recreation, and scientific research.

(b)Active and voluntary involvement by private landowners is necessary for the long-term availability and productivity of wetlands in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1254, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1994.