The Delta Tribal Environmental Coalition (DTEC), San Francisco Baykeeper, California Indian Environmental Alliance, and Golden State Salmon Association on July 14, 2024 filed a joint objection letter in response to the State Water Resources Control Board’s June 19, 2024 Notice of Assignment and Pre-Hearing Conference on the Department of Water Resources’ Petition for Change of Water Rights Permits associated with the Delta Conveyance Project...Read More
By: Sara Medina The Wetlands Preservation Foundation (WPF) and Restore the Delta are excited to host their inaugural Rice Field Day on July 19th, 2024! This event is your chance to explore the financial and ecological benefits of rice farming in the Delta region. Join us to be a part of shaping the future of sustainable...Read More
Restore the Delta Urges Legislature to Secure Ballot Placement for Water and Climate Resilience Funding For Immediate Release:July 2, 2024 Contact:Leela Yadav, leela.yadav@sunstonestrategies.org Sacramento, CA – Over the weekend, the California Legislature released language for a first-of-its-kind, $10 billion Climate Resilience bond. This bond aims to allocate funds to ensure a climate-resilient future. The California...Read More
For Immediate Release:June 25, 2024 Contacts:Alexandra Nagy, alexandra@sunstonestrategies.org Leela Yadav, leela@sunstonestrategies.org The report findings point to far greater economic and social costs of the state water project than what is outlined by the Department of Water Resources Stockton, CA – A newly published report challenges the financial feasibility of the Delta Conveyance Project (DCP) as outlined by the Benefit Cost Analysis...Read More
Restore the Delta note: This press release was sent out originally by the Delta Counties Coalition. Congratulations to them on their fine work! For Immediate Release:June 20, 2024 Contacts:Thomas Keelingtkeeling@freemanfirm.com(209) 474-1818 or (209)-598-8424 Osha Meserveosha@semlawyers.com(916) 425-9914 Roger Moorerbm@landwater.com(510) 918-3119 Sacramento, Calif. — Today, the Sacramento County Superior Court enjoined geotechnical investigations that the California Department of Water Resources...Read More
For Immediate Release:June 13, 2024 Contact:Alexandra Nagy, alexandra@sunstonestrategies.org, 818-633-0865 Los Angeles, Calif. — Today, the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) went into closed session to determine potential disciplinary action and possible firing of General Manager Adel Hagekhalil after allegations of misconduct surfaced publicly. The MWD Board heard over an hour of public comments praising GM Hagekhalil for his efforts...Read More
On June 11th at the Big Break Visitor Center in Oakley, the first Just Transitions in the Delta workshop is occurring! Surrounding the themes of drought, salinity, and sea level rise, these workshops aim for collaborative envisioning for the future on adaptation strategies that can be used to address these concerns alongside Delta community, advocates, and experts. Restore the...Read More
Restore the Delta note: This is an item of interest because we think there has to be a change in how vessels are managed for the health of the Delta. You can read the full column here. From the column:Stocktonia: Dreamers who bring geriatric ships to Stockton’s Delta are often so enamored by what a vessel could...Read More
Valley Economy Blog by Dr. Jeffrey Michael takes apart the Department of Water Resources’ public relations claims “Delta Conveyance Facility (DCF) Water Is More Expensive Than Desalination, Not Less As DWR Claims.” 5/19/2024: Read Dr. Jeff Michael’s analysis of DWR’s faulty math comparisons between the Delta Conveyance Project and Southern California desal projects. From the article: Capital...Read More
By: Artie ValenciaOn April 18th, 2024, the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency Board authorized balloting for a proposed property assessment to fund levee construction and maintenance for the Mossdale Tract Area which includes portions of South Stockton (Weston Ranch), Lathrop, Manteca, and adjacent unincorporated areas. Assessment ballots have been mailed to affected property owners....Read More
