The board is hereby authorized and empowered to take conveyance of or other assurances for all property acquired by it under the provisions of this chapter in the name of the district for the purposes herein expressed. The board may institute and maintain any and all actions and proceedings, and suits at law and in equity necessary or proper to [in] order to carry out the provisions of this chapter, or to enforce, maintain, protect or preserve any and all rights created by this chapter or acquired in pursuance thereof. In all courts, actions, suits or proceedings the board may sue, appear and defend, in person or by attorneys and in the name of the aquifer recharge district.