CA AB559

Department of Parks and Recreation shall effectively manage lands within its jurisdiction in the Millerton Lake State Recreation Area adjacent to the San Joaquin River.

Department may enter into agreements with the San Joaquin River Conservancy to manage lands acquired by the conservancy adjacent to the state recreation area.

San Joaquin River Conservancy must take all necessary action to acquire approximately 5,900 acres adjacent to both sides of the San Joaquin River between Friant Dam and Highway 99 if those lands are offered for sale.

Conservancy is prohibited from using eminent domain to acquire lands under this requirement.

Legislature finds that a special statute is necessary to expand the Millerton Lake State Recreation Area due to unique circumstances.