Regional park districts: East Bay Regional Park District: East Bay Hills Conservation Program.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill authorizes the East Bay Regional Park District to create and manage the East Bay Hills Conservation Program. The program aims to protect and enhance the natural resources and recreational opportunities within the East Bay Hills, a significant area encompassing approximately 30,000 acres. It requires local land use policies to acknowledge the East Bay Hills as a statewide area of significance and encourages collaboration with California tribes and other partners to achieve conservation goals.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the East Bay Regional Park District to establish the East Bay Hills Conservation Program.
- Requires local land use policies to recognize the East Bay Hills as a statewide area of significance.
- Permits collaboration with California tribes and other partners to achieve conservation goals.
- Allows the district to acquire and dispose of real property.
- Authorizes the district to provide technical assistance to landowners on conservation practices.
- Requires the district to implement wildlife connectivity measures.
- Defines key terms related to the program, including ‘California tribe’ and ‘East Bay Hills.’
- Establishes a process for state reimbursement if the bill creates state-mandated costs.
Who is affected
- East Bay Regional Park District
- Residents of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
- California Native American Tribes
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