BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
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Recommended Position on State Legislation: AB 1587 (Levine) Invasive Species: Dreissenid Mussels, AB 1608 (Kalra) Vibrant Landscapes for Climate, People, and Multiple Benefits, SB 424 (Allen) The California Regional Environmental Education Community Network, SB 740 (Wiener) Onsite Water Reuse, and other Legislation Which May Require Urgent Consideration for a Position by the Board.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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A. Adopt a position of "Support" on: AB 1587 (Levine) Invasive Species: Dreissenid Mussels.
B. Adopt a position of "Support" on AB 1608 (Kalra) Vibrant Landscapes for Climate, People, and Multiple Benefits.
C. Adopt a position of "Support" on: SB 424 (Allen) The California Regional Environmental Education Community Network.
D. Adopt a position of "Support" on: SB 740 (Wiener) Onsite Water Reuse.
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SUMMARY:
AB 1587 (Levine) Invasive Species: Dreissenid Mussels (A-3/28/2017)
Position Recommended: Support
Position Priority: 3
AB 1587 would require the closure of boating recreation at reservoirs or a shutdown of a conveyance facility for a minimum of 7 days if dreissenid mussels are detected or may be present in the waters.
Under existing law, a person is not allowed to possess, import, ship, transport, place, plant, or cause to be placed or planted, dreissenid mussels in any water within California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) is authorized to conduct inspections, temporarily stop conveyances that may carry or contain adult or larval dreissenid mussels on any roadway or waterway, order conveyances to be decontaminated, and impound or quarantine conveyances. DFW also is authorized to conduct inspections of state waters and facilities located within state waters that may contain dreissenid mussels. If mussels are detected, DFW with the Secretary of Natural Resources is authorized to close or restrict access to the waters, areas, or facilities.
Current law requires any pe...
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