The conservancy may do all of the following in implementing the program:

(a) Undertake site improvement projects within the consortium watershed area.

(b) Provide for public access within the consortium watershed area.

(c) Provide for restoration and rehabilitation within the consortium watershed area.

(d) Undertake projects directly and award grants to public agencies, Native American Indian tribes, nonprofit organizations, and joint powers authorities to help achieve the intent of the program.

(e) Upgrade deteriorating facilities and construct new facilities as needed for outdoor recreation, natural education and interpretation, and resource protection within the consortium watershed area.

(f) Provide assistance to each advisory panel established pursuant to this chapter.

(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 738, Sec. 4. (SB 1367) Effective January 1, 2019.)