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(12) Feeding of Wildlife. The feeding of wildlife is prohibited.
(13) Pesticides. The use of pesticides is prohibited on any ecological reserve unless authorized by the commission with the exception that the department may use pesticides for management purposes and for public safety.
(14) Litter. No person shall deposit, drop, or scatter any debris on any ecological reserve except in a receptacle or area designated for that purpose. Where no designated receptacles are provided, any refuse resulting from a person's use of an area must be removed from that area by such person.
(15) Grazing. The grazing of livestock is prohibited on any ecological reserve.
(16) Falconry. Falconry is prohibited.
(17) Aircraft. No person shall operate any aircraft or hovercraft within a reserve, except as authorized by a permit from the commission.
(18) Pets. Pets, including dogs and cats, are prohibited from entering reserves unless they are retained on a leash of less than ten feet or are inside a motor vehicle, except as provided for in individual area regulations that allow for hunting or training activities.
(19) Fires. No person shall light fireworks or other explosive or incendiary devices, or start or maintain any fire on or in any reserve, except for management purposes as provided in subsection (a)(1).
(20) Camping. No person shall camp on/in any ecological reserve.
(21) Vandalism. No person shall tamper with, damage or remove any property not his own when such property is located within an ecological reserve.
(b) Areas and Special Regulations for Use:
(1) Agua Hedionda Lagoon Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(A) The department, and the County of San Diego, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment.
(B) All fishing is prohibited.
(2) Albany Mudflats Ecological Reserve, Alameda County.
(3) Alkali Sink Ecological Reserve, Fresno County.
(A) Grazing is permitted under a permit from the department.
(4) Allensworth Ecological Reserve, Tulare County.
(A) Grazing shall be allowed under permit from the department.
(B) Hunting shall be permitted in accordance with general hunting regulations, but only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department.
(5) Apricum Hill Ecological Reserve, Amador County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), shall enter the reserve.
(6) Atascadero Creek Marsh Ecological Reserve, Sonoma County.
(7) Bair Island Ecological Reserve, San Mateo County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), shall enter this reserve during the period February 15 through May 20.
(B) Waterfowl shall be taken in accordance with the general waterfowl regulations.
(8) Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve, San Bernardino County.
(A) All fishing is prohibited.
(B) Waterfowl and upland game hunting shall be allowed in accordance with the general hunting regulations. Waterfowl hunting shall be permitted from boats only, and in accordance with general waterfowl hunting regulations and pursuant to the provisions of Section 551, Title 14, CCR.
(C) Boating is permitted for the purpose of waterfowl hunting only. Boats may be launched and retrieved in designated areas only.
(9) Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, Los Angeles County.
(A) Pedestrian use is allowed on designated trails only.
(B) Bicycle use is allowed only on the designated bike path on the north side of the Ballona Creek flood control channel.
(C) Fishing from shore is allowed only in designated areas along Ballona Creek flood control channel. Fishing from boats is allowed only within the Ballona Creek flood control channel. Only barbless hooks may be used.
(D) Boating shall be allowed only within the Ballona Creek flood control channel.
(E) Existing recreational uses may be allowed under license agreement with Playa Vista Little League in that portion of Area C identified in the license agreement unless it is determined by the department that restoration or other uses in this area are more appropriate.
(F) Existing parking areas under leases to the County of Los Angeles may be allowed unless it is determined by the department that restoration or other uses in those areas are more appropriate.
(10) Batiquitos Lagoon Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a)(1), (3), (5), (6) and (12), the department may issue permits to conduct biological research projects within the reserve. Such projects shall be compatible with the primary purpose of the reserve.
(B) San Diego County, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities necessary for fish and wildlife management, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and associated use of equipment.
(11) Blue Ridge Ecological Reserve, Tulare County.
(A) Grazing shall be allowed under permit from the department.
(B) Hunting and trapping shall be permitted in accordance with the general hunting and trapping regulations, but only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department. Trapping may only be done under permit from the department.
(12) Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(A) Bicycles prohibited.
(13) Bobelaine Ecological Reserve, Sutter County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), employees of the National Audubon Society or employees of the Department of Water Resources, in the performance of their official duties or those persons possessing written permission from the area manager, may enter the reserve for any purpose.
(B) All fishing is prohibited.
(C) The area manager may issue permits to conduct biological research projects and may restrict the use of boats, vehicles and other motorized equipment within the reserve. Such projects and use shall be compatible with the primary purposes of the reserve.
(D) The Audubon Society may carry out operation and management activities necessary for fish and wildlife management, flood control, vector control and public access. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and associated use of equipment.
(14) Boden Canyon Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(A) Upland game hunting shall be permitted in accordance with the general hunting regulations, but only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department.
(15) Boggs Lake Ecological Reserve, Lake County.
(16) Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Orange County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), or employees of Signal Corporation and its invitees, for the purposes of carrying out oil and gas operations, shall enter this reserve and remain therein except on established trails, paths or other designated areas.
(B) Fishing shall be permitted at designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay only.
(C) Horses are prohibited from entering the reserve.
(D) Pets are prohibited from entering the reserve except when they remain inside a motor vehicle.
(E) No person shall enter this reserve between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
(F) Motor vehicles are prohibited between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
(G) Vehicle parking is for reserve visitors' use only.
(H) The County of Orange, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment.
(17) Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve, Santa Cruz County.
(18) Boulder Creek/Rutherford Ranch Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(19) Buena Vista Lagoon Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(A) The County of San Diego, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment.
(B) Fishing is allowed at designated fishing areas only.
(20) Burton Mesa Ecological Reserve, Santa Barbara County
(A) Motor vehicles use is prohibited, except by department personnel or department authorized contractors for management or research, or by law enforcement/public safety officers in response to public safety or health hazards.
(B) Upland game hunting may be permitted only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department.
(21) Butler Slough Ecological Reserve, Tehama County.
(A) Livestock grazing may be allowed under permit from the department.
(B) The department may carry out management activities necessary for habitat preservation and management. Authorized operations and maintenance activities shall include, but not be limited to, controlled livestock grazing, controlled burning, and chemical and mechanical treatment with the use of associated equipment.
(22) Butte Creek Canyon Ecological Reserve, Butte County.
(A) Motor vehicle use in the Reserve is prohibited except by Department personnel, law enforcement officers or firefighters in response to public safety or health hazards.
(B) Horses are prohibited.
(C) Fishing by boat or other flotation device within the Reserve and in the main channel of Butte Creek is permitted only from February 1 through April 30. Only hand-carried boats or flotation devices may be launched and operated.
(D) The use, application or deposition in any form of toxic substances is prohibited unless authorized by the Commission.
(23) Butte Creek House Ecological Reserve, Butte County.
(A) Motor vehicle use is prohibited except by Department personnel, law enforcement officers, or firefighters in response to public safety or health hazards.
(B) The use, application or deposition in any form of toxic substances is prohibited unless authorized by the Commission.
(24) Buttonwillow Ecological Reserve, Kern County.
(A) Grazing may be allowed under permit from the department.
(B) Hunting may be permitted in accordance with general hunting regulations, but only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department.
(25) By-Day Creek Ecological Reserve, Mono County.
(A) All fishing is prohibited.
(B) Hunting shall be permitted in accordance with general hunting regulations.
(26) Calhoun Cut Ecological Reserve, Solano County.
(A) No person, except as provided below and in subsection (a)(10), shall enter this reserve.
(B) Hunting for waterfowl is allowed only from a boat on waters of the main channel of Calhoun Cut and its tributaries, accessible only from Lindsey Slough and subject to the general hunting regulations and the provisions of subsection (a)(10), related to the protection of wildlife, aquatic life and habitat.
(C) Fishing is allowed only from a boat on waters of the main channel of Calhoun Cut and its tributaries, accessible only from Lindsey Slough and subject to the general sport fishing regulations and the provisions of subsection (a)(10), related to the protection of wildlife, aquatic life and habitat.
(D) Grazing may be allowed under permit from the Department.
(27) Canada de los Osos Ecological Reserve, Santa Clara County.
(A) No person, may enter the reserve except with written permission from the department, or unless part of an organized group that has received written permission.
(B) Fishing may be allowed only with written permission from the department. Fishing may be permitted from boats, as well as from shore; only lightweight hand-carried boats or floatation devices may be launched and operated. No gasoline-powered boats shall be permitted.
(C) Swimming, diving and wading may be allowed in designated areas with permission from the department.
(D) Hunting may be allowed, but only in participation with department sponsored hunts at such times, areas, and species as designated by the department.
(E) Target and skeet shooting, other discharge of firearms, and use of bow and arrow may be allowed, but only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department.
(F) Except as otherwise permitted by the department, all public access trails are open to foot access only.
(G) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a)(1), (2), (3), (5), (6), (8), (12) and (17), the department may issue permits to conduct biological research within the reserve, and may allow collection of plants and animals for educational purposes. Such activities must be compatible with the primary purpose of the reserve.
(H) Camping and campfires may be allowed in specified areas with written permission from the department.
(I) The department may restrict any activities on the reserve to persons under 16 and adults supervising those persons.
(J) Dogs may be allowed in the reserve with written permission from the department.
(K) Livestock grazing may be allowed for habitat management purposes under permit from the department.
(28) Canebrake Ecological Reserve, Kern County.
(A) Notwithstanding the provision of subsection (a)(15), grazing may be allowed under permit from the department.
(B) Firearms, archery equipment, and hunting dogs, either on leash or in a vehicle, may be possessed only by licensed hunters only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department.
(C) Fishing may be allowed only in those specific areas designated by the department.
(D) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a)(1), (3), (5), (6), and (12), the department may issue permits to conduct biological or archaeological research. Such research shall be compatible with the primary purpose of the reserve.
(E) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a)(18), only those animals assisting visually impaired or disabled persons are permitted.
(F) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a)(7), equestrian use may be allowed, but only in specific areas designated by the department.
(29) Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(30) Carrizo Canyon Ecological Reserve, Riverside County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), and employees of the Bureau of Land Management in the performance of their official duties shall enter this reserve during the period June 15 to September 30.
(B) The County of Riverside may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment.
(C) Pets are prohibited from entering the reserve except when they remain inside a motor vehicle.
(31) Carrizo Plains Ecological Reserve, San Luis Obispo County, including the American, Panorama, Elkhorn Plain and Chimineas Units.
(A) Hunting shall be allowed in accordance with the general hunting regulations and only at such times and in such places as designated by the Department.
(B) Target shooting is permitted in designated areas.
(C) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a)(15), grazing may be allowed under permit from the department.
(D) Notwithstanding the provisions on subsections (a)(1), (3), (5), (6), (10), (12) and (20), the department may issue permits to conduct biological research or monitoring compatible with the purposes of the reserve.
(32) China Point Ecological Reserve, Siskiyou County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10) and employees of the U.S. Forest Service in the performance of their official duties, shall enter this reserve during the period February 15 through July 31.
(B) Fishing shall be permitted from boats as well as from shore; boats may be launched and operated in the Klamath River.
(C) Hunting shall be allowed in accordance with the general hunting regulations and subject to subsection (31)(A) above.
(33) Chorro Creek Ecological Reserve, San Luis Obispo County.
(A) Except as otherwise designated by the department, all public access trails are open to foot access only.
(B) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a)(1), (2), (3), (5), (6), (8), (12) and (17), the department may issue permits to conduct biological research within the reserve, and may allow collection of plants and animals for educational purposes. Such activities must be compatible with the primary purpose of the reserve.
(C) Livestock grazing may be allowed for habitat management purposes under permit from the department.
(34) Clover Creek Ecological Reserve, Shasta County.
(A) Livestock grazing may be allowed under permit from the department.
(B) The department may carry out management activities necessary for habitat preservation and management. Authorized operations and maintenance activities shall include, but not be limited to, controlled livestock grazing, controlled burning, and chemical and mechanical treatment with the use of associated equipment.
(35) Coachella Valley Ecological Reserve, Riverside County.
(A) The Bureau of Land Management, the Fish and Wildlife Service and The Nature Conservancy may carry out management activities necessary for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and associated use of equipment.
(36) Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve, Orange County.
(A) Hunting shall be permitted in accordance with the general hunting regulations, but only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department.
(B) Method of take restrictions: Shotguns and archery equipment only.
(37) Coldwater Canyon Ecological Reserve, Ventura County.
(A) The existing travel corridor through the area is open to foot traffic only. All other areas are closed to public entry.
(38) Corral Hollow Ecological Reserve, San Joaquin County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), shall enter the reserve.
(39) Corte Madera Marsh Ecological Reserve, Marin County.
(A) Boating is permitted, except only lightweight hand-carried boats may be launched within the reserve.
(40) Cosumnes River Ecological Reserve, Sacramento County.
(A) Walking is allowed only on established trails, paths or other designated areas.
(B) Horses, except by written permission of the department for grazing management, are prohibited.
(C) Boating is permitted subject to the limitation that only lightweight, hand carried, non-gasoline powered floating devices may be launched and operated from designated launching sites. The department or its designee may further restrict the use and operation of boats to protect resources or provide for the orderly operation of recreational programs. Boating restrictions may include, but are not limited to, seasonal closures.
(D) Fishing is allowed only from a boat on the waters of the main channel of the Cosumnes River and sloughs accessible from the Mokelumne River in accordance with the general fishing regulations and the provisions of subsection (a)(10), related to the protection of wildlife, aquatic life and habitat.
(E) Hunting may be permitted in accordance with general hunting regulations, but only at such times and in specific locations as designated by the department.
(F) Picnicking shall occur only at such times and in those areas designated by the department.
(G) Pets are prohibited from entering the reserve, except when they remain inside a motor vehicle.
(H) The department, the State Lands Commission, the Bureau of Land Management, The Nature Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited, Inc. and the County of Sacramento may carry out management activities necessary for fish and wildlife management, flood control, vector control and public access. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, animal control, water control and associated use of equipment.
(I) Grazing may be allowed under permit from the department.
(J) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a)(1), (3), (5), (6) and (12), the department may issue permits to conduct biological or archaeological research. Such research shall be compatible with the primary purpose of the reserve.
(K) Farming may be allowed under permit from the department when such farming is compatible with the primary purpose of the reserve.
(41) Crestridge Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(A) Non-motorized mountain biking may be allowed on designated roads during designated seasons as determined by the department. Closures may be implemented at the discretion of the department.
(42) Dairy Mart Ponds Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(A) San Diego County, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and associated use of equipment.
(43) Dales Lake Ecological Reserve, Tehama County.
(A) Waterfowl hunting shall be permitted in accordance with the general waterfowl regulations per Section 502, Title 14, CCR.
(B) Livestock grazing may be allowed under permit from the department.
(C) The department may carry out management activities necessary for habitat preservation and management. Authorized operations and maintenance activities shall include, but not be limited to, controlled livestock grazing, controlled burning, and chemical and mechanical treatment with the use of associated equipment.
(44) Del Mar Mesa/Lopez Ridge Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(45) Del Monte Dunes Ecological Reserve, Monterey County.
(46) Eden Landing Ecological Reserve, Alameda County.
(A) No person shall enter this reserve except on designated trails without written permission or by posted notice of the regional manager.
(B) No person shall walk, ride horses or bicycles, except on designated trails.
(C) Dogs are restricted to designated trails and designated hunting areas during the waterfowl season. In designated hunting areas, dogs may be off leash only for hunting during waterfowl season and must be under voice control at all times.
(D)Waterfowl hunting shall be permitted, but only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department. Waterfowl shall be taken in accordance with the general waterfowl regulations.
(E) Fishing shall be permitted from boats and from shore, but only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department.
(F) Notwithstanding the provisions of section (a)(2), commercial bait fishing for brine shrimp may occur only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department.
(G) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a)(1), (2), (3), (5), (6), (8), (10), (12) and (20), the department may issue permits to conduct biological research or monitoring compatible with the primary purposes of the reserve.
(47) Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve (National Estuarine Research Reserve), Monterey County.
(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a)(1), (3), (5), (6) and (12), the department may issue permits to conduct biological research projects within the reserve. Such projects shall be compatible with the primary purposes of the reserve.
(B) Fishing shall be conducted from only those specific areas of the reserve designated by the department.
(C) Hunting shall be permitted in accordance with general hunting regulations, but only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department.
(D) Grazing shall be allowed under permit from the department. The department may restrict the use of horses by grazing permittees.
(E) All designated public access trails are opened to foot access only.
(F) The causing of excessive noise especially that amplified electronically is prohibited.
(G) Picnicking shall be conducted in only those areas designated by the Department.
(48) Estelle Mountain Ecological Reserve, Riverside County.
(A) Upland game hunting shall be permitted in accordance with the general hunting regulations.
(49) Fagan Marsh Ecological Reserve, Napa County.
(A) Fishing shall be permitted from boats, as well as from shore; only lightweight hand-carried boats may be launched and operated.
(B) Swimming and diving are permitted.
(50) Fall River Mills Ecological Reserve, Shasta County.
(51) Fish Slough Ecological Reserve, Inyo and Mono counties.
(A) Fishing is prohibited within the 20-acre fenced and posted plot of land encompassing two spring areas and an artificial impoundment of 5.6 acres located in the northwest corner of that area known as "Fish Slough," northern Inyo and southern Mono counties.
(B) Hunting shall be allowed in accordance with the general hunting regulations.
(52) Fremont Valley Ecological Reserve, Kern County.
(53) Goleta Slough Ecological Reserve, Santa Barbara County.
(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a)(1), (3), (5), (6) and (12), the department may issue permits to conduct biological research projects within the reserve. Such projects shall be compatible with the primary purposes of the reserve.
(B) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10) or designated employees of Santa Barbara Airport, City of Santa Barbara and Goleta Valley Mosquito Abatement District for the purposes of carrying out official duties shall enter this reserve and remain therein except on established trails, paths or other designated areas.
(C) No fishing shall be allowed except at designated areas.
(D) Horses are prohibited.
(E) The department, City of Santa Barbara and the Goleta Valley Mosquito Abatement District may carry out management activities necessary for fish and wildlife management and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control, minor ditching for mosquito abatement when approved by department and use of associated equipment.
(54) Harrison Grade Ecological Reserve, Sonoma County.
(55) Headwaters Forest Ecological Reserve, Humboldt County.
(A) Horses are prohibited from entering the reserve.
(B) Bicycles are allowed only on the northern 3.5-mile designated corridor.
(C) Dogs on leash are allowed only on the northern 3.5-mile designated corridor.
(D) Camping may be authorized with written permission from the department or the Bureau of Land Management for research and monitoring.
(E) Swimming may be authorized with written permission from the department or the Bureau of Land Management for research and monitoring.
(F) Aircraft operations and motorized vehicle use may be authorized with written permission from the department or the Bureau of Land Management for emergency operations, monitoring, research and other management activities.
(G) The Bureau of Land Management may carry out operation and maintenance activities necessary for fish and wildlife management and public access. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but not be limited to use of chemicals, vegetation control, forestry management, controlled burning and use of associated equipment.
(56) Hidden Palms Ecological Reserve, Riverside County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), shall enter this reserve.
(57) Indian Joe Springs Ecological Reserve, Inyo County.
(A) Upland game hunting shall be permitted in accordance with the general hunting regulations.
(58) Joshua Creek Canyon Ecological Reserve, Monterey County.
(59) Kaweah Ecological Reserve, Tulare County.
(A) Grazing may be allowed only under permit from the department.
(B) Hunting shall be allowed in accordance with the general hunting regulations, but only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department.
(60) Kerman Ecological Reserve, Fresno County.
(A) Grazing may be allowed under permit from the Department.
(B) Hunting shall be permitted in accordance with general hunting regulations from July 1 through January 31. Only licensed hunters will be permitted to possess firearms. Shotguns only, discharging not larger than number 2 lead or size T steel shot, will be allowed on the area. Possession of firearms for other than law enforcement purposes will not be permitted on the area, except as provided herein.
(C) No plinking, firearms practice, or target shooting is allowed within the area.
(61) King Clone Ecological Reserve, San Bernadino County.
(62) Laguna Laurel Ecological Reserve, Orange County.
(63) Lake Hodges Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(64) Lake Mathews Ecological Reserve, Riverside County.
(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a)(1), (3), (5), (6) and (12), the department may issue permits to conduct biological research projects within the reserve. Such projects shall be compatible with the primary purposes of the reserve.
(B) No person except as provided in subsection (a)(10) and employees and consultants of Metropolitan Water District and member public agencies of the District, in the performance of customary reservoir maintenance activities or other official duties, may enter or utilize boats, aircraft or motor vehicles within this reserve.
(C) All fishing is prohibited.
(D) Collections may be made by the department for the purposes of fish and wildlife management, or by Metropolitan Water District for the purpose of water quality testing.
(E) The department and Metropolitan Water District may carry out management activities necessary to ensure water quality and the proper operation and maintenance of Lake Mathews as a water supply facility and natural area. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control, rodent control and use of associated equipment.
(65) Leek Springs Ecological Reserve, El Dorado County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), shall enter this reserve without written permission from the regional manager.
(B) All fishing is prohibited.
(C) Pets are prohibited from entering the reserve.
(D) Vehicles are prohibited, except for use by adjacent landowners and their invitees, United States Forest Service personnel, fire personnel or other authorized persons who may only use the road easement which bisects the property.
(E) Horses and bicycles are prohibited.
(66) Limestone Salamander Ecological Reserve, Mariposa County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), shall enter this reserve.
(67) Little Butte Ecological Reserve, Mendocino County.
(68) Little Red Mountain Ecological Reserve, Mendocino County.
(69) Loch Lomond Vernal Pool Ecological Reserve, Lake County.
(70) Lokern Ecological Reserve, Kern County.
(A) Notwithstanding the provision of subsection (a)(15), grazing may be allowed under permit from the department.
(B) Hunting may be permitted in accordance with general hunting regulations only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department.
(71) Macklin Creek Ecological Reserve, Nevada County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), shall enter this reserve without written permission from the regional manager.
(B) All fishing in prohibited.
(72) Magnesia Spring Ecological Reserve, Riverside County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), and employees of the City of Rancho Mirage in the performance of their official duties shall enter this reserve during the period June 15 to September 30.
(B) The County of Riverside may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment.
(C) Pets are prohibited from entering the reserve except when they remain inside a motor vehicle.
(73) Marin Islands Ecological Reserve, Marin County.
(74) Mattole River Ecological Reserve, Mendocino County.
(75) McGinty Mountain Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(76) Meadowbrook Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(77) Moro Cojo Ecological Reserve, Monterey County.
(78) Morro Dunes Ecological Reserve, including the Bayview Unit, San Luis Obispo County.
(79) Morro Rock Ecological Reserve, San Luis Obispo County.
(A) No person shall enter into or upon this reserve for any purpose except as follows:
1. For the purpose of fishing and sightseeing, persons may enter upon that portion of Morro Rock between the low tide mark and a point ten (10) feet in elevation above the mean high tide mark.
2. Those persons provided for in subsection (a)(10), and employees of the Department of Parks and Recreation may enter the reserve in the performance of their official duties.
(80) Napa River Ecological Reserve, Napa County.
(A) Grazing is permitted under a permit from the department.
(B) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), shall enter this reserve between sunset and sunrise.
(C) Swimming is permitted.
(D) The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
(81) North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, Butte County.
(A) Horses and bicycles are prohibited from entering the reserve.
(B) Livestock grazing for habitat management is permitted under permit from the department.
(C) Hunting is permitted for deer and upland game in accordance with the general hunting regulations through November 15. Hunting is prohibited after November 15 and through the spring turkey season.
(82) Oasis Springs Ecological Reserve, Riverside County.
(A) All fishing is prohibited.
(B) Hunting shall be permitted in accordance with general hunting regulations.
(83) Offshore Rocks and Pinnacles, coastal counties.
(84) Otay Mountain Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(A) Hunting shall be allowed in accordance with the general hunting regulations and the Bureau of Land Management's Wilderness Area Restrictions.
(85) Owl Creek Ecological Reserve, Humboldt County.
(86) Panoche Hills Ecological Reserve, Fresno County.
(A) Grazing may be allowed under permit from the department.
(B) Hunting shall be permitted in accordance with general hunting regulations from July 1 through January 31. Only licensed hunters will be permitted to possess firearms.
(C) No plinking, firearms practice, or target shooting is allowed within the area.
(87) Peytonia Slough Ecological Reserve, Solano County.
(A) Fishing shall be permitted from boats as well as from shore.
(B) Swimming, wading and diving shall be permitted within the reserve.
(C) Boats may be operated within the reserve; however, only lightweight, hand-carried boats may be launched within the reserve.
(88) Pilgrim Creek Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(89) Phoenix Field Ecological Reserve, Sacramento County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), shall enter this reserve.
(90) Pine Hill Ecological Reserve, El Dorado County including the Salmon Falls Unit.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), shall enter this reserve.
(B) No horses are permitted within the boundaries of the reserve.
(91) Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve, San Luis Obispo County.
(A) All fishing is prohibited.
(92) Piute Creek Ecological Reserve, San Bernardino County.
(A) Hunting shall be allowed in accordance with the general hunting regulations.
(93) Plaisted Creek Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(94) Pleasant Valley Ecological Reserve, Fresno County.
(A) Grazing may be allowed under permit from the department.
(B) Hunting may be permitted in accordance with the general hunting regulations, but only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department.
(95) Quail Hollow Ecological Reserve, Santa Cruz County.
(96) Quail Ridge Ecological Reserve, Napa County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10) shall enter this reserve without permission from the department.
(B) Hunting will be permitted only as specially authorized hunts determined by the department.
(97) Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve, including the Headquarters Unit, San Diego County.
(A) Controlled retriever training may be permitted within a designated area. This area shall be clearly posted.
(B) Hunting shall be allowed in accordance with the general hunting regulations, but only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department.
(C) Within the 50.51 acre Headquarters Unit, the Department may develop facilities and conduct activities consistent with training programs, meeting and storage needs, fire suppression and control, and educational programs under guidelines established by the regional manager.
(D) Uses associated with occupied state housing shall be allowed within the 50.51 acre Headquarters Unit.
(98) Redwood Shores Ecological Reserve, San Mateo County.
(A) Fishing shall be permitted from boats as well as from shore; only lightweight, hand-carried boats may be launched and operated.
(B) Swimming, wading and diving shall be allowed within the ecological reserve.
(C) Bicycles are allowed along levee-top road system.
(99) River Springs Lakes Ecological Reserve, Mono County.
(A) Hunting shall be permitted in accordance with the general hunting regulations.
(100) Saline Valley Ecological Reserve, Inyo County.
(A) Hunting shall be allowed in accordance with the general hunting regulations.
(101) San Bruno Mountain Ecological Reserve, San Mateo County.
(102) San Diego River Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(103) San Dieguito Lagoon Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(A) Fishing shall be permitted from shore and from the Grand Avenue bridge.
(B) No person, except as provided in subsection 630(a)(10), shall be permitted on the California least tern nesting island.
(C) No person, except as provided in subsection 630(a)(10), shall enter this reserve between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
(D) The County of San Diego, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment.
(E) Collections of fish, wildlife, water and soil may be made by the Department for the purposes of fish and wildlife management or by San Diego County for the purposes of water quality testing and vector control.
(104) San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a)(1), (3), (5), (6) and (12), the department may issue permits to conduct biological research projects within the reserve. Such projects shall be compatible with the primary purposes of the reserve.
(B) San Diego County, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife management, flood control, vector control and regional park recreational activities. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control, minor ditching and use of associated equipment.
(C) Collections may be made by the department for purposes of fish and wildlife management or by San Diego County for the purpose of water quality testing and vector control.
(105) San Felipe Creek Ecological Reserve, Imperial County.
(A) Hunting shall be permitted in accordance with the general hunting regulations.
(106) San Joaquin River Ecological Reserve, Fresno and Madera Counts.
(A) No person shall enter into any unit of this reserve except as provided in subsection (a)(10), or as provided by written permission or by posted notice of the regional manager who will designate appropriate times and/or areas open to public use.
(B) The Department may carry out or cause to be carried out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control, and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment.
(C) Boating is permitted, subject to the limitations of subsection (A) above. Except in the execution of law enforcement, emergency services, or official duties of department employees or contractors, only lightweight, hand carried, non-gasoline powered floating devices may be launched and operated from designated launching sites. The Regional Manager or his designee may further restrict the use and operation of boats to protect the resource or provide for the orderly operation of recreational programs maintained on the area. Boating restrictions may include, but are not limited to, seasonal closures.
(D) Angling shall be permitted from boats as well as from shore, subject to the limitations in subsections (A) and (C), above.
(E) Subsection (a)(20) notwithstanding, late night or over-night use for camping and other purposes may be allowed subject to limitations in subsection (A) above.
(F) Subsection (a)(11) notwithstanding, the Department may, for management purposes, introduce or cause to be introduced nonendemic fish species which are naturalized in the San Joaquin River system, primarily to establish and maintain urban sport-fishing opportunities.
(G) Subsection (a)(17) shall not be construed to prohibit aircraft from operating within a normal flight pattern when taking off from or landing at the Sierra Skypark airport located approximately one-quarter mile south of the reserve.
(H) Grazing for vegetation management may be allowed under permit from the department.
(107) San Luis Rey River Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(108) Santa Cruz Long-toed Salamander Ecological Reserve, Santa Cruz County.
(A) No person shall enter the reserve for any purpose except as follows:
1. Those persons provided for in subsection (a)(10), and employees of the departments of Parks and Recreation and Transportation in the performance of their official duties.
(109) Santa Rosa Plain Vernal Pool Ecological Reserve, Sonoma County, including the Hall Road, Todd Road, Wikiup and Yuba Drive Units.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), shall enter this reserve without written permission of the department. Public use of a trail to be constructed on the Hall Road Unit will be allowed under conditions established by the regional manager.
(B) Ecological research and environment education may be conducted with written permission of the department.
(C) Nothwithstanding the provision of subsection (a)(15), livestock grazing may be allowed for habitat management purposes under permit from the department.
(110) Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, Riverside County.
(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a)(18), only those animals assisting visually impaired or disabled persons are permitted.
(111) Springville Ecological Reserve, Tulare County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), shall enter between sunset and sunrise.
(112) Stone Corral Ecological Reserve, Tulare County.
(A) Notwithstanding the provision of subsection (a)(15), grazing may be allowed under permit from the department.
(B) Hunting may be permitted in accordance with general hunting regulations only at such times and in specific areas as designated by the department.
(113) Sycamore Canyon Ecological Reserve, Riverside County.
(114) Sycuan Peak Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(115) Table Bluff Ecological Reserve, Humboldt County.
(A) Livestock grazing may be allowed under permit from the department.
(B) The department may carry out management activities for the preservation and expansion of the endangered western lily (Lilium occidentale). Authorized management activities may include, but not be limited to, controlled livestock grazing, controlled burning, chemical treatment and mechanical treatment.
(C) Except as provided in subsection (a)(10) no persons shall enter the fenced western lily area.
(116) Theiller Sebastopol Meadowfoam Ecological Reserve, Sonoma County.
(117) Thomes Creek Ecological Reserve, Tehama County.
(A) Livestock grazing may be allowed under permit from the department.
(B) The department may carry out management activities necessary for habitat preservation and management. Authorized operations and maintenance activities shall include, but not be limited to, controlled livestock grazing, controlled burning, and chemical and mechanical treatment with the use of associated equipment.
(118) Tomales Bay Ecological Reserve, Marin County.
(A) Waterfowl may be taken in accordance with the general waterfowl regulations.
(B) Fishing shall be permitted from boats as well as from shore; only lightweight, hand-carried boats may be launched and operated.
(C) Swimming, wading, and diving shall be allowed within the reserve.
(D) The land area only of the reserve shall be closed to all entry from March 1 through June 30.
(119) Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, Orange County.
(A) Fishing shall be permitted from boats. Fishing is also permitted from shore in designated areas. Clamming or wading is not permitted.
(B) Swimming is permitted only in that area bayward from North Star Beach to mid-channel.
(C) Boating is limited to non-motorized craft, with the exception of law enforcement, emergency, and department vessels and authorized operators under permit from the regional manager. Boating shall occur in designated areas only and is limited to five miles per hour.
(D) No person shall walk, or ride horseback except on established trails, paths, or other designated areas.
(E) The County of Orange may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment.
(120) Walker Canyon Ecological Reserve, San Diego County.
(A) Hunting shall be allowed in accordance with the general hunting regulations.
(121) Watsonville Slough Ecological Reserve, Santa Cruz County.
(122) West Mojave Desert Ecological Reserve, San Bernardino County.
(A) Hunting shall be permitted in accordance with the general hunting regulations from July 1 to January 31. Only licensed hunters shall be permitted to possess firearms.
(B) No plinking, firearms practice or target shooting is allowed within the ecological reserve.
(123) Woodbridge Ecological Reserve, San Joaquin County.
(A) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), shall enter this reserve.
(124) Yaudanchi Ecological Reserve, Tulare County.
(A) Grazing is permitted under a permit from the department.
(B) No person, except as provided in subsection (a)(10), shall enter this reserve between sunset and sunrise.
(C) No person shall walk except on established trails, paths, or other designated areas.
(D) Horses, except by written permission of the Department for the purpose of grazing, are prohibited.
(125) Yorkville Ecological Reserve, Mendocino County.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 1580, 1581, 1583 and 1907, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 1526, 1528, 1530, 1580-1585, 1590 and 1591, Fish and Game Code.

s 630.5. Marine Resources Protection Act Ecological Reserves.


Note: Authority cited: Section 14 of Article XB of the California Constitution; and Sections 1580, 1581, 1582, 1583, 1584, 1585, 8610.9 and 8610.14, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Section 14 of Article XB of the California Constitution; and Sections 1580, 1581, 1582, 1583, 1584, 1585, 8610.9 and 8610.14, Fish and Game Code.

s 631. Carmel Bay Ecological Reserve, Monterey County.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 1580-1584, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 1580-1584, Fish and Game Code.

s 632. Marine Protected Areas and Special Closures.
The areas specified in this section have been declared by the commission to be marine protected areas or special closures. Public use of marine protected areas or special closures shall be compatible with the primary purposes of such areas, and subject to the following applicable general rules and regulations, except as otherwise provided for in subsection 632(b), areas and special regulations for use. Nothing in this section expressly or implicitly precludes, restricts or requires modification of current or future uses of the waters identified as marine protected areas, special closures, or the lands or waters adjacent to these designated areas by the Department of Defense, its allies or agents.
(a) General Rules and Regulations:
(1) Protection of Resources.
(A) State Marine Reserves: In a state marine reserve, it is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living, geological, or cultural marine resource, except under a permit or specific authorization from the commission for research, restoration, or monitoring purposes.
(B) State Marine Parks: In a state marine park, it is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living or nonliving marine resource for commercial exploitation purposes. Any human use that would compromise protection of the species of interest, natural community or habitat, or geological, cultural, or recreational features, may be restricted by the commission as specified in subsection 632(b), areas and special regulations for use. The commission may permit research, monitoring, and educational activities and certain recreational harvest in a manner consistent with protecting resource values.
(C) State Marine Conservation Areas: In a state marine conservation area, it is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living, geological, or cultural marine resource for commercial orrecreational purposes, or a combination of commercial and recreational purposes except as specified in subsection 632(b), areas and special regulations for use. The commission may permit research, education, and recreational activities, and certain commercial and recreational harvest of marine resources, provided that these uses do not compromise protection of the species of interest, natural community, habitat, or geological features. (continued)