§ 11125 Central Valley Project Authorization

Water Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

This law says California can build and manage the Central Valley Project, which stores and moves water around the state and also makes electricity.

Key Takeaways

•The Central Valley Project is for storing and moving water.
•It also helps make electricity.
•The government approved and can build this project.

Example

Farmers in California need water for their crops, especially during dry times.

This law allows the government to build dams and canals to bring water to farms and cities, and also create electricity while doing it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 11125 Central Valley Project Authorization

The public interest, welfare, convenience, and necessity require the construction in the manner provided in this part of a system of works for the conservation, development, storage, distribution, and utilization of water, with incidental generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power which system of works is designated as the Central Valley Project and is specifically approved and authorized. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 370.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Central Valley Project public interest water conservation electric power generation

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11125.

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References