Section 79735 Of Chapter 6. Protecting Rivers, Lakes, Streams, Coastal Waters, And Watersheds From California Water Code >> Division 26.7. >> Chapter 6.
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. (a) Of the funds authorized by Section 79730, one hundred
million dollars ($100,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation
by the Legislature, for projects to protect and enhance an urban
creek, as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 7048, and its
tributaries, pursuant to Division 22.8 (commencing with Section
32600) of, and Division 23 (commencing with Section 33000) of, the
Public Resources Code and Section 79508.
(b) (1) Of the funds authorized by Section 79730, twenty million
dollars ($20,000,000) shall be made available to the secretary for a
competitive program to fund multibenefit watershed and urban rivers
enhancement projects in urban watersheds that increase regional and
local water self-sufficiency and that meet at least two of the
following objectives:
(A) Promote groundwater recharge and water reuse.
(B) Reduce energy consumption.
(C) Use soils, plants, and natural processes to treat runoff.
(D) Create or restore native habitat.
(E) Increase regional and local resiliency and adaptability to
climate change.
(2) The program under this subdivision shall be implemented by
state conservancies, the Wildlife Conservation Board, the state
board, or other entities whose jurisdiction includes urban
watersheds, as designated by the secretary. Projects funded under the
program shall be a part of a plan developed jointly by the
conservancies, the Wildlife Conservation Board, the state board, or
other designated entities in consultation with the secretary.
(c) At least 25 percent of the funds available pursuant to this
section shall be allocated for projects that benefit disadvantaged
communities.
(d) Up to 10 percent of the funds available pursuant to this
section may be allocated for project planning.