SECTIONS 66905-66905.2 - California Statutes

GOVERNMENT CODE

SECTION 66905-66905.2

66905. It is found and declared that the waters of Lake Tahoe and
other resources of the Lake Tahoe region are threatened with
deterioration or degeneration, which may endanger the natural beauty
and economic productivity of the region.

66905.1. It is further declared that by virtue of the special
conditions and circumstances of the natural ecology, developmental
pattern, population distribution, and human needs in the Lake Tahoe
region, the region is experiencing problems of resource use and
management.

66905.2. It is further found and declared that there is a need to
maintain an equilibrium between the region's natural endowment and
its manmade environment, to protect the natural environment,
including water quality, air quality, wildlife, and habitat areas, to
acquire, restore, and manage property, and to preserve the scenic
beauty and recreational opportunities of the region. It is recognized
that for the purpose of enhancing the efficiency and governmental
effectiveness of the region, it is imperative that there be
established a governmental agency with power to acquire , hold, and
manage property in the Tahoe region.