§ 12656 Tuolumne River Watershed Projects

Water Code·California

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This law says that San Francisco, Modesto, and Turlock can work with the government to build projects along the Tuolumne River, but they can't change plans for things like river channels or levees.

Key Takeaways

•San Francisco, Modesto, and Turlock can work on river projects with the government.
•They can tweak some plans but must leave river channels and levees as they are.
•This is about keeping the river safe while still allowing necessary changes.

Example

If the city wants to build a new water storage tank near the river.

They can adjust the plans for the tank, but they can't change the design of the river's levees without following the original rules.

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§ 12656 Tuolumne River Watershed Projects

The City and County of San Francisco, the Modesto Irrigation District, and the Turlock Irrigation District, in conjunction with the War Department, shall execute the plans and projects within the watershed of the Tuolumne River, referred to in Section 12651, except insofar as the plans and projects relate to channel improvement works and levees, and may make such modifications to the plans as may be necessary to execute them for the purposes of Chapters 1 and 2 of this part. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 196.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Tuolumne River channel improvement works levees Chapters 1 and 2

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12656.

§ 12656 Tuolumne River Watershed Projects

Water Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 12656 Tuolumne River Watershed Projects

This law says that San Francisco, Modesto, and Turlock can work with the government to build projects along the Tuolumne River, but they can't change plans for things like river channels or levees.

Key Takeaways

•San Francisco, Modesto, and Turlock can work on river projects with the government.
•They can tweak some plans but must leave river channels and levees as they are.
•This is about keeping the river safe while still allowing necessary changes.

Example

If the city wants to build a new water storage tank near the river.

They can adjust the plans for the tank, but they can't change the design of the river's levees without following the original rules.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 12656 Tuolumne River Watershed Projects

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Tuolumne River channel improvement works levees Chapters 1 and 2

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12656.

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