CA Gov't Code Section 8670.71

(a)

The administrator shall fund only those projects approved by the Environmental Enhancement Committee.

(b)

For purposes of this article, an enhancement project is a project that acquires habitat for preservation, or improves habitat quality and ecosystem function above baseline conditions, and that meets all of the following requirements:

(1)

Is located within or immediately adjacent to waters of the state, as defined in Section 8670.3.

(2)

Has measurable outcomes within a predetermined timeframe.

(3)

Is designed to acquire, restore, or improve habitat or restore ecosystem function, or both, to benefit fish and wildlife.