PRC § 32653

(a) The conservancy may develop and coordinate an integrated program of resource stewardship to manage the entire San Diego River Area in a manner that balances the recreational needs of the surrounding communities with strong protection of the area’s natural resources.

(b) The conservancy shall establish policies and priorities within the San Diego River Area, and conduct any necessary planning activities in accordance with the purposes of this division.

(c) The conservancy shall establish priorities to be given to projects that create or enhance opportunities that provide recreation, aesthetic improvement, wildlife habitat, wetlands protection, water quality, and natural flood control in the San Diego River Area.