2005 California Public Resources Code Sections 32630-32632 CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS

32630.  This division shall be known, and may be cited, as the San
Diego River Conservancy Act.
32631.  (a) The San Diego River is a natural, historic, and
recreational resource in the heart of San Diego.  From its headwaters
near the town of Julian in east San Diego County, it runs 52 miles
through Mission Valley before it empties into the Pacific at Ocean
Beach. The river has been subjected to intense development in some
parts; it runs through one of San Diego's most populated
neighborhoods and is in need of restoration, conservation, and
enhancement all along its length.  The area presents excellent
opportunities for recreation, scientific research, and educational
and cultural activities, of value to California and the nation.
   (b) Given the opportunities available, the state recognizes the
importance of holding this land in trust to be preserved and enhanced
for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
   (c) The San Diego River Parkway Coalition's Policy Committee and
Citizen's Advisory Committee, representing diverse state and local
interests, is developing a San Diego River Parkway Concept Plan that
will, in concept, outline and provide a structural framework for
ideas for establishing a San Diego River Parkway Master Plan.  It is
the intent of the Legislature that the San Diego River Conservancy
consider the recommendations in that concept plan when implementing
the provisions of this division.
32632.  For the purposes of this division, the following terms have
the following meanings:
   (a) "Conservancy" means the San Diego River Conservancy
established by this division.
   (b) "Fund" means the San Diego River Conservancy Fund established
pursuant to Section 32657.
   (c) "Governing board" means the governing board of the
conservancy.
   (d) "Local public agency" means a city, county, district, or joint
powers agency.
   (e) "Nonprofit organization" means any private, nonprofit
organization that qualifies for exempt status under Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and that has among its
principal charitable purposes the preservation of land for
scientific, historic, educational, recreational, scenic, or
open-space opportunities, the protection of the natural environment,
or preservation or enhancement of wildlife.
   (f) "San Diego River Area" or "area" means those lands or other
areas that are donated to, or otherwise acquired by, or operated by,
the conservancy, which are located within one-half mile on either
side of the thread of the river from its headwaters near Julian to
the Pacific Ocean at Dog Beach in San Diego.