Section 2003.5 Of Chapter 1. Taking And Possessing In General From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 1.
2003.5
. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that the fish of
this state are a vital, renewable resource which provides recreation,
outdoor experiences, and food for many of this state's citizens.
Therefore, it is in the state's best interests to promote volunteer
private rehabilitation and improvement of fisheries, fish habitat,
and resources.
(b) The Legislature declares it is the policy of this state to
encourage cooperation by local, regional, state, and federal
governmental agencies with jurisdiction over inland waters with
private groups and associations in order to do fish habitat and
restoration work. This policy shall be pursued through the
implementation of a program known as the "Adopt a Lake Program."