Section 8532 Of Article 2. General Provisions From California Water Code >> Division 5. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.

. The State has a primary interest in adequately protecting lands overflowed, or subject to overflow, in confining the waters of rivers, tributaries, by-passes and overflow channels and basins within their respective basins and boundaries within the district, and in preserving the welfare of the residents and holders of land therein.