12847-12848

WATER CODE
SECTION 12847-12848




12847.  Where recreation and fish and wildlife enhancement features
are contained in a flood control or watershed protection project, and
where such payment is specifically authorized by the Legislature,
the state shall pay 50 percent of the nonfederal capital costs of the
recreation and fish and wildlife enhancement features of the
project; provided, however, if the project is subject to the
provisions of Public Law 89-72, the state may cooperate in the
attainment of such benefits in accordance with the provisions of
subdivision (c) of Section 5094.3 of the Public Resources Code.
   The department or the Reclamation Board, as to projects under
their respective jurisdictions, shall obtain assurances from the
local agency sponsoring the project guaranteeing public access to
project land and water areas prior to state participation in any
costs pursuant to this chapter.



12848.  The Legislature hereby declares that there shall be included
in the budget of the department for flood control subventions or for
direct acquisitions by the state for each fiscal year an
appropriation of funds from the General Fund in an amount sufficient
to pay all costs required by this chapter.