Section 12842 Of Article 1. State Policy From California Water Code >> Division 6. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 3.5. >> Article 1.

. The Legislature further finds and declares that it is the intent of the Legislature that the planning and construction of all flood control and watershed protection projects shall include such features as may be determined to be necessary and desirable to preserve and enhance the state's fish and wildlife resources and to achieve the full utilization of such projects for recreational purposes consistent with the construction and operation of such projects to protect life and property.