Proposition Summary

INITIATIVE. Amends Public Resources Code to designate specified portions of the main stem of the Stanislaus River as components of the California Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Prohibits construction or operation of flood control structure which would substantially diminish the public use or enjoyment of the specified portions of the river. Does not prohibit structural or nonstructural measures necessary for flood protection provided that such measures would adversely affect those designated portions of the river only for necessary temporary flood storage. Allows Legislature to amend measure by two-thirds vote. Financial impact: Minor cost to state.

Proposition Number

17

Year

1974

Document Type

Proposition

Pass/Fail

Fail

Popular Vote Results

Y: 2615235; A: 47.1; N: 2935365; B: 52.9

Election Type

General Election

Proposition Type

Initiative statutory

For Author

Dennis Vierra, State Director, Friends of the Ricer; Joyce Koupal, Los Angeles County Energy Commission; Marge Mobley, Director, Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce

Against Author

John Hertle, President, Stanislaus River Flood Control Association; Alexander Hildebrand, Member, Sierra Club; Director, South Delta Water Agency; Paul McKeehan, Water Projects Chairman, Associated Sportsmen of California

Rebuttal Author

John Hertle, President, Stanislaus River Flood Control Association; Alexander Hildebrand, Member, Sierra Club; Director, South Delta Water Agency

Rebuttal Against Author

Dennis Vierra, State Director, Friends of the River; Joyce Koupal, Los Angeles County Energy Commission; Marge Mobley, Director, Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce

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