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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 10Art. 5§ 11917 Fish And Wildlife Management

§ 11917 Fish And Wildlife Management

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§ 11917 Fish And Wildlife Management

This law says the Department of Fish and Game must take care of fish and wildlife at state water projects, while also making sure other uses of these projects are not harmed.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Department of Fish and Game has to look after fish and wildlife at state water projects.
  • •They must do this in a way that doesn’t interfere with other uses of the project, like water supply or flood control.
  • •This applies to any new resources created by these projects, like new lakes or rivers.

Example

A new dam is built, creating a lake that becomes home to many fish.

The Department of Fish and Game must protect these fish but also ensure the dam can still be used for things like providing water to nearby towns.

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

Official Source
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§ 11917 Fish And Wildlife Management

The Department of Fish and Game shall manage fish and wildlife resources at state water projects, including any such additional resources as are created by such projects, in a manner compatible with the other uses of such projects. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 867.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Department of Fish and Gamefish and wildlife resourcesstate water projects

Related Statutes

  • § 11901 Water Project Conservation Funding
  • § 11918 State Water Recreation Facilities
  • § 11919 State Water Recreation Areas
  • § 11920 Fishing Access At Aqueducts
  • § 11900 Fish And Wildlife Protection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11917.
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