Operation of Suisun Marsh salinity gates to benefit Delta smelt is successful; First experiments with captive-bred Delta smelt show promise At the February meeting of the Delta Stewardship Council, some council members had questions about actions the state was taking to address the ever-declining population of Delta smelt, and particularly about the use of captive-bred Delta smelt.  At the March council meeting, Dr. John Callaway, Delta Lead Scientist, and Dr. Louise Conrad, Executive Officer of Science, updated the council members … Continue reading DELTA STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL: Some good news for Delta smelt