This section explains that the conservancy has all the necessary rights and powers to achieve its goals, unless there's a specific rule saying otherwise. However, it cannot impose taxes, control how land is used, or take private property for public use.

This section requires the conservancy to organize and synchronize the work of its staff with those in charge at the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of Fish and Game, as well as local police and rescue teams. Essentially, it's about teamwork among different agencies to ensure smooth operations and coordination.

The conservancy can create and enforce rules about how people use parkway lands. They also protect and manage the area's natural resources, like plants, animals, and archaeological sites.

If you break any rules set by the conservancy related to lands they own or manage, you can be fined up to $250. These rules can be enforced by any authorized California peace officer.

This section allows the conservancy to execute the San Joaquin River Parkway Task Force Plan. It also lets them develop and apply management plans aimed at preserving both the natural features and recreational areas of the parkway.

This law allows the conservancy to handle the operations and upkeep of a parkway and its facilities. Before opening any acquired land to the public, the conservancy must ensure there are enough funds to manage it properly. Additionally, the conservancy can create rules for how the public can use these lands and enforce those rules.

This law allows the conservancy to hire an executive officer and additional staff when certain tasks cannot be fulfilled by the current personnel of member agencies or by volunteers.

This law allows the conservancy to bring in volunteers and experts to help run educational and recreational activities. They can also assist with building and taking care of parkway facilities.

This law section explains that the conservancy can prioritize and acquire land or interest in land within a parkway, as long as the seller is willing, and the price is fair or otherwise agreed upon. The conservancy can buy the land directly or work with other agencies that have funding or land to exchange. They can also help landowners in making their properties align better with the parkway. If landowners want to sell their property but keep the right to live there until they pass away, the conservancy can manage this arrangement. They can also set up and manage a mitigation land bank and organize land swaps. The main goal is to make land deals that benefit both the landowners and the parkway, enhancing land value and supporting conservation and parkway goals.

This law section allows the conservancy to manage and improve natural areas. They can work on restoring damaged sites, control public access, improve infrastructure, and build new facilities for recreation and environmental protection. The conservancy can do these projects themselves or coordinate with other agencies to ensure a consistent approach and prioritize projects effectively.

This section explains that the conservancy is responsible for managing funds allocated to it and any revenue provided by its member agencies. It can use these funds for projects like upgrading facilities, buying land, or supporting its day-to-day operations. Additionally, it can accept money, grants, goods, or services from public, private, or individual contributors for similar purposes, following specific rules set by another law.

This law allows the conservancy to initiate or face legal action. It also permits the conservancy to make contracts and work together with government agencies, private organizations, and individuals to fulfill its responsibilities effectively.

This law states that the conservancy is treated as a local agency, which means it can borrow money and go into debt just like any other local government body. The conservancy can charge fees for public use of its lands, but these fees can't be higher than the cost of providing the services. The money collected from these fees goes into a special fund called the San Joaquin River Conservancy Fund. This fund is used by the conservancy for purposes outlined in this division, but the money can only be spent if the state legislature approves it.

This law allows the conservancy to award grants to various government and nonprofit entities for certain purposes. Nonprofits receiving grants to buy land must follow specific conditions. These include ensuring the land's purchase price is fair and approved by the conservancy, and any land bought can't be used to secure debt without approval. Also, any land transfer must be overseen by the conservancy to protect the state's interests. If grant conditions are violated, the state can reclaim the land. Additionally, if the nonprofit dissolves, the land automatically goes to the state, unless another approved entity takes it over. Any property deeds must record the state's interest and rights.

This law allows the conservancy to transfer or manage real property in various ways. It can lease, rent, sell, exchange, or transfer property to different entities like local, state, or federal agencies, nonprofits, and individuals under approved terms. The conservancy can also team up with these entities to manage land it owns or controls.