Unless the context otherwise requires, all of the following

definitions govern the construction of this chapter. (a) “Account” means the Bay-Delta Ecosystem Restoration Account created by

Section 78684.6. (b) “Bay-delta ecosystem” means the bay-delta and its tributary watersheds. (c) “CALFED Bay-Delta Program” or “program” means the undertaking by CALFED to develop, by means of the programmatic EIS/EIR, a preferred alternative of programs, actions, projects, and related activities which will provide solutions to identified problem areas related to the bay-delta ecosystem. (d) (1) “Eligible project” means a project or program, or an element of a project or program, identified in the final programmatic EIS/EIR, that is intended to improve and increase aquatic and terrestrial habitats and improve ecological functions in the bay-delta ecosystem.

(2) Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to, projects or programs with any of the following purposes: (

A) The protection and enhancement of existing habitat. (

B) The restoration of tidal, shallow water, riparian, riverine, wetlands, and other habitats. (

C) The expansion of wetlands protection programs. (

D) The acquisition of water for instream flow improvements. (

E) Improved habitat management. (

F) Improved management of introduced species. (

G) Improved fish protection and management.

(3) Eligible projects shall not include any of the following: (

A) Any water conveyance facilities. (

B) Any component of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program that is not identified in the final programmatic EIS/EIR as a component of the ecosystem restoration element. (

C) Any programs or projects undertaken to offset or avoid adverse environmental conditions which the final programmatic EIS/EIR determines would be caused by the construction, operation, or implementation of any element of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program other than the ecosystem restoration element. (e) “Programmatic EIS/EIR” means the programmatic environmental impact statement/environmental impact report that is prepared by CALFED for the CALFED Bay-Delta Program.