California Streets and Highways Code

§ 158.1

SHC § 158.1 Effective Jan 1, 2023Div. 1 · Ch. 1 · Art. 3.8

Statute text

(a)It is the intent of the Legislature that the department review the full extent of the state highway system, as currently maintained, in consultation with the Department of Fish and Wildlife and with opportunities for the public to provide data input for consideration, to develop a comprehensive approach to address wildlife connectivity needs throughout the state with the goal of implementing measures that protect, conserve, and improve the state’s unique wildlife, landscapes, and natural resources.

(b)In consultation with the Department of Fish and Wildlife and other appropriate agencies, the department shall establish an inventory of connectivity needs on the state highway system where the implementation of wildlife passage features could reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions or enhance wildlife connectivity. In establishing the inventory of connectivity needs, the department, in consultation with the Department of Fish and Wildlife and other appropriate agencies, shall consider all of the following factors:

(1)The ability of wildlife passage features to enhance connectivity and permeability within a connectivity area or natural landscape area.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 964, Sec. 2. (AB 2344) Effective January 1, 2023.