The department shall give information so far as it may be practicable to persons contemplating the formation of districts.
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Section § 20625
The department is required to provide helpful information to individuals who are considering creating districts, as much as is feasible.
department assistance formation of districts provide information
Section § 20626
This law states that if the department believes it's beneficial for the public, they can conduct surveys and investigations for a proposed district project. The costs for these activities will be covered by the State.
Whenever the department deems it in the public interest that preliminary surveys and field investigations of a proposed district project should be made at the expense of the State, the department shall make the surveys and field investigations.
preliminary surveys field investigations proposed district project
Section § 20627
The State Water Resources Control Board has the power to hold back unclaimed water if they think it's going to be needed by a district while they finish up early research and investigations.
Pending the completion of the preliminary surveys and field investigations, the State Water Resources Control Board may withhold from appropriation any unappropriated water likely to be needed by the district.
State Water Resources Control Board withhold water unappropriated water
