This law is called the Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002. It focuses on improving water security and ensuring clean drinking water, along with protecting coasts and beaches.

The people of California have outlined several important objectives to manage and safeguard the state's water resources. They aim to protect the water supply from threats like terrorism, ensure water is safe, clean, affordable, and sufficient for everyone, and provide funding for the CALFED Bay-Delta Program to maintain water quality and healthy ecosystems. There's an emphasis on improving regional water management systems to handle population growth, enhancing watershed practices to boost water efficiency and reduce pollution, and securing urban water supply against droughts. The state also plans to invest in projects supporting the efficient use of the Colorado River water, protect coastal areas and watersheds to preserve water quality and habitats, and maintain healthy coastal ecosystems.

This law section emphasizes that the people want this division to be carried out quickly and efficiently. It calls for all levels of government officials, whether state, regional, or local, to use their full power to implement it.

This law states that any water facility projects funded under this specific division must be planned and built with the goal of enhancing the safety and security of California's drinking water system.

This law section expresses that when public funds are invested, the goal should be to create benefits for the public.

This section defines specific terms used within the division. It explains what 'acquisition' means regarding property interests, identifies the 'Board' as the State Water Resources Control Board, and describes 'CALFED' as the group of agencies managing the San Francisco Bay and Delta Estuary. The 'CALFED Bay-Delta Program' is their project focused on addressing issues in the Bay-Delta area. The 'Department' refers to the Department of Water Resources. The 'Fund' is a specific fund related to water security and protection, created in 2002. A 'nonprofit organization' is one qualified under specific legal sections and tax codes. The 'Secretary' is the head of the Resources Agency, and 'wetlands' are defined as specific types of water-covered lands.

This law defines key terms used in a specific division of California's Water Code. A 'disadvantaged community' is one where the median household income is less than 80% of the statewide median. 'Matching funds' are financial contributions or donated services from nonstate sources. However, for state agencies, matching funds can also include state-provided funds and services.

This section requires state agencies in California, responsible for giving out grants or loans, to have guidelines for how they choose projects. These guidelines should be made available to the public, and agencies must hold two public meetings, one in northern and one in southern California, for feedback before finalizing them. Draft guidelines must be accessible online 30 days before these meetings. Agencies should try to involve disadvantaged communities for input.

The guidelines can suggest that applicants provide matching funds, but exceptions are made for disadvantaged communities unless specific conditions apply under Sections 79545 and 79564. Agencies can use existing guidelines as of January 1, 2004, if they meet current requirements.

This law section states that any project looking for funding under this division must follow the rules set by the California Environmental Quality Act. This means the project has to consider environmental impacts as outlined in that act.

This law requires state agencies in charge of giving out loans or grants to help applicants, especially those from economically disadvantaged communities, with the application process. The assistance should be tailored to ensure these communities can effectively access and apply for the available financial support.

This law section states that any watershed protection activities funded under this division must align with both the local watershed management plan and the regional water quality control plan set by the regional water quality control board.

This law states that any activities for protecting the watersheds of the San Gabriel and Los Angeles Rivers must align with a specific plan designed by the local conservancies. This plan must be carried out according to particular divisions of the Public Resources Code. These divisions address different parts of the river: upstream of Vernon for the Los Angeles River and other sections for the San Gabriel River and lower Los Angeles River.

This law states that, generally, projects aiming to support the CALFED Bay-Delta Program must align with the goals and principles outlined in its Programmatic Record of Decision. These projects should be carried out primarily through local and regional efforts unless they are financed under specific chapters mentioned.

This section outlines the role of the California Bay-Delta Authority in making sure that projects within the CALFED solution area follow certain criteria. The authority will review and comment on regulations or guidelines put forward by any implementing agency that wants to run a grant program for eligible projects. These projects should help achieve the goals of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program and should align with the CALFED Programmatic Record of Decision. Specific projects financed under certain chapters are excluded. The review process must be part of the grant program timeline to prevent any delays. 'Implementing agency' refers to a definition found in another section.