Resource Conservation DistrictsLands Included

Section § 9151

Explanation

A resource conservation district can be established to aid in protecting and improving natural resources. These districts help manage water and prevent problems like soil erosion and wildfires. They also work on climate change adaptability, water quality, and coastal threats like sea level rise. The initiative extends to enhancing biodiversity and managing invasive species, along with supporting agriculture and forestry. Additionally, they offer technical help to landowners for these efforts.

A resource conservation district may be formed pursuant to this division to provide resource conservation services for the protection, conservation, restoration, or enhancement of natural resources. Resource conservation services may include the development and implementation of programs, projects, practices, and activities on public and private lands for all, but not limited to, the following purposes:
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 9151(a) The control of runoff, the prevention or control of soil erosion, the development and distribution of water, the implementation of erosion stabilization projects, and the improvement of land capabilities.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 9151(b) Protecting people, communities, ecosystems, and public and private resources from devastating wildfire, flood, drought, and other human-made and natural disasters.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 9151(c) Protecting, conserving, restoring, promoting, and improving the health, resilience, and adaptability to climate change of natural, working, and urban lands.
(d)CA Public Resources Code § 9151(d) Protecting and improving water quality, conserving water resources, and developing and distributing water.
(e)CA Public Resources Code § 9151(e) Planning, preparing for, and addressing sea level rise, storm surge, and other threats to the conservation and preservation of natural resources in coastal areas.
(f)CA Public Resources Code § 9151(f) Protecting, conserving, and restoring California’s biodiversity and soil biology, including, but not limited to, plants and wildlife.
(g)CA Public Resources Code § 9151(g) Controlling and eradicating invasive species, disease, and pests on natural, working, and urban lands.
(h)CA Public Resources Code § 9151(h) Restoring, enhancing, and providing stewardship of forest resources.
(i)CA Public Resources Code § 9151(i) Restoring and enhancing of agricultural lands to sustain California’s agricultural economy.
(j)CA Public Resources Code § 9151(j) Providing technical assistance to landowners and land managers in pursuit of all of the above.
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Section § 9152

Explanation

In a district, the land chosen must help achieve the goals outlined in this chapter. This can include purposes mentioned in two other sections, 9001 and 9151, but isn't limited just to those.

The lands included in a district shall be those that further the purpose of this chapter, including, but not limited to, those purposes specified in Sections 9001 and 9151.
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Section § 9153

Explanation

This law states that the lands within a single district in California don't have to be touching each other. However, a single piece of land can't belong to more than one district at the same time.

The lands included in any one district need not be contiguous. No lands may be included in more than one district.
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Section § 9154

Explanation

This law states that the lands that make up a district can be located in one or multiple counties.

The lands included in any one district may be situated in one or more counties.
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Section § 9155

Explanation

This law states that the lands within a district can be owned by either the government or by private individuals or entities.

The lands included in a district may be publicly owned or privately owned.
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