Section 8704 Of Article 1. Policy From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 1.

. The Legislature further finds and declares that man has a moral obligation to understand the world in which he lives and to protect, enhance, and make the highest use of the land and resources he holds in trust for future generations, and that the dignity and worth of the individual requires a quality environment in which he can develop the full potentials of his spirit and intellect.