DELTA COUNCIL: Solving the puzzle: How synthesis informs Delta ecosystem management Maven Delta scienceFish and wildlife July 14, 2025Synthesis is central to the Delta Science Program‘s mission, as outlined in the Delta Reform Act, which mandates providing unbiased...
RESTORE THE DELTA: Court refuses to lift injunction on geotechnical investigations DWR says are essential to controversial Delta tunnel project Restore the Delta Delta Conveyance Project April 11, 2025Press release from Restore the Delta: A Sacramento Judge has rejected another attempt by the California Department of Water Resources...
PRESS RELEASE: Two Delta counties and other Delta agencies sue Delta Stewardship Council Press Release/Notice Delta Conveyance Project February 27, 2025The petition alleges bias and legal error favoring controversial Delta tunnel project Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, the City of...
DWR: The Delta Stewardship Council affirms that DWR’s planned geotechnical investigations are not within their jurisdiction and are not a Covered Action Department of Water Resources (DWR) Delta Conveyance Project January 24, 2025From the Department of Water Resources: Today the Delta Stewardship Council (DSC) affirmed that the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) planned geotechnical investigations...
STATE WATER CONTRACTORS: Delta Stewardship Council Rejects Attempt to Delay Delta Conveyance Project Geotechnical Activities State Water Contractors Delta Conveyance Project January 23, 2025Stewardship Council affirms planned geotechnical activities are not a covered action Press release from the State Water Contractors Today, the...
NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Delta Stewardship Council set to dismiss appeal of Delta Conveyance Project geotechnical activities Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features January 20, 2025The Delta Stewardship Council released a draft decision last Friday dismissing the appeal from several NGOs, Tribes, and Delta water...
DELTA SCIENCE PLAN update: Crafting solutions for the Delta’s ‘Grand Challenges’ Maven Delta science January 7, 2025Join the Discussion: A 2-Day workshop in February to shape the 2025 Delta Science Plan The Delta Science Program is...
DELTA CONVEYANCE PROJECT: Public hearing for appeal of DWR’s consistency determination for geotechnical activities scheduled for December 19 Maven Delta Conveyance Project December 11, 2024In October, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) filed a certification of consistency with the Delta Plan for the geotechnical...
NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Numerous appeals filed for DWR’s consistency determination for the Delta Conveyance Project geotechnical activities Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features November 10, 2024The appeals allege numerous inconsistencies with Delta Plan policies and say piecemealing the project is inconsistent with CEQA Last Friday,...
DELTA STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL: Certification of Consistency filed for Delta Conveyance Project geotechnical activities Delta Stewardship Council Delta Conveyance Project October 10, 2024From the Delta Stewardship Council: The following certification of consistency with the Delta Plan for a covered action has been...
DELTA CONVEYANCE PROJECT: 2024 – 2026 Proposed Geotechnical Activities Delta Plan Consistency Department of Water Resources (DWR) Delta Conveyance Project September 28, 2024From the Department of Water Resources: In compliance with the Delta Reform Act and Delta Stewardship Council regulatory process, the...
DELTA COUNCIL: Data shows State Water Project contractors’ contributions to reduced reliance on the Delta and improved regional self-reliance Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation December 5, 2023One of the many permitting hoops that the Delta Conveyance Project must jump through on the road to construction should...
FEATURE: New survey of Delta residents aims to boost quality of life and equity Robin Meadows Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation November 28, 2023by Robin Meadows The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta seems like one of the most scrutinized places on Earth, with decades of...
FEATURE: The Delta National Heritage Area takes shape Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPlanning and management October 24, 2023The Delta Reform Act and Delta Plan both emphasize the importance of designating the Delta under the National Heritage Area...
FEATURE: Ecosystem Restoration Progress Review for the Delta and Suisun Marsh Maven Delta sciencePolicy and regulationScience May 10, 2023The Delta and Suisun Marsh are among the most important ecosystems in the state, providing vital habitat for a variety...
