The Yolo Bypass Cache Slough Partnership Multibenefit Program is hereby established to support the development and implementation of projects within the Yolo Bypass and Cache Slough region. The participating state agencies enumerated in subdivision (a) of Section 8511 shall work in collaboration with the participating federal and local agencies enumerated in subdivision (a) of Section 8511 and the City of West Sacramento, if it chooses to participate, to advance all of the following objectives:

1. (a) Prioritize projects that accommodate multiple objectives in the Yolo Bypass and Cache Slough region.
2. (b) Identify project implementation challenges and work collaboratively to resolve those challenges.
3. (c) Develop programmatic and expedited approaches for regulatory compliance.
4. (d) Identify funding mechanisms for project implementation and long-term operations and maintenance.
5. (e) Develop strategies to foster regional agricultural sustainability, recreational opportunities, and long-term water supply reliability.