Lake Tahoe Acquisitions Bond ActFindings and Declarations

Section § 66950

Explanation

This law is called the Lake Tahoe Acquisitions Bond Act. It's essentially a title for a specific piece of legislation related to this act.

This title shall be known and may be cited as the Lake Tahoe Acquisitions Bond Act.
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Section § 66951

Explanation

This law declares that the Lake Tahoe region is facing threats to its natural beauty and economic productivity due to environmental deterioration. It acknowledges the significant state and federal interests in the area, highlighting the unique ecological values that are irreplaceable. The law notes that the region faces issues related to resource use, environmental control, and increasing urbanization that threatens these values. The economic and social health of the area relies on preserving the recreational and natural attractions of the Lake Tahoe Basin. There is a strong state and national interest in protecting these qualities for both residents and visitors.

It is found and declared that:
(a)CA Government Code § 66951(a) The waters of Lake Tahoe and other resources of the region are threatened with deterioration or degeneration which endangers the natural beauty and economic productivity of the region.
(b)CA Government Code § 66951(b) The state and federal interests and investments in the region are substantial.
(c)CA Government Code § 66951(c) The region exhibits unique state and national environmental and ecological values which are irreplaceable.
(d)CA Government Code § 66951(d) By virtue of the special conditions and circumstances of the region’s natural ecology, developmental pattern, population distribution, and human needs, the region is experiencing problems of resource use and deficiencies of environmental control.
(e)CA Government Code § 66951(e) Increasing urbanization is threatening the ecological values of the region and threatening the public opportunities for use of the public lands.
(f)CA Government Code § 66951(f) Maintenance of the social and economic health of the region depends on maintaining the significant scenic, recreational, educational, scientific, natural, and public health values provided by the Lake Tahoe Basin.
(g)CA Government Code § 66951(g) There is a state and national interest in protecting, preserving, and enhancing these values for the residents of the region and for visitors to the region.
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