Section 6902 Of Article 1. Citation And Legislative Findings From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 8. >> Article 1.
6902
. The Legislature, for purposes of this chapter, declares as
follows:
(a) It is the policy of the state to significantly increase the
natural production of salmon and steelhead trout by the end of this
century. The department shall develop a plan and a program that
strives to double the current natural production of salmon and
steelhead trout resources.
(b) It is the policy of the state to recognize and encourage the
participation of the public in privately and publicly funded
mitigation, restoration, and enhancement programs in order to protect
and increase naturally spawning salmon and steelhead trout
resources.
(c) It is the policy of the state that existing natural salmon and
steelhead trout habitat shall not be diminished further without
offsetting the impacts of the lost habitat.