Section 8670.71

Gov. Code § 8670.71 — under California Gov. Code.

Gov. Code § 8670.71

(a) The administrator shall fund only those projects approved by the Environmental Enhancement Committee.

(b) For purposes of this article, an enhancement project is a project that acquires habitat for preservation, or improves habitat quality and ecosystem function above baseline conditions, and that meets all of the following requirements:

(1) Is located within or immediately adjacent to waters of the state, as defined in Section 8670.3.

(2) Has measurable outcomes within a predetermined timeframe.

(3) Is designed to acquire, restore, or improve habitat or restore ecosystem function, or both, to benefit fish and wildlife.