Embattled manager of California water agency defends record, says complaints are unfounded – The Los Angeles Times 8/28/24 The recent article in the Los Angeles Times reveals that Metropolitan Water District (MWD) General Manager Adel Hagekhalil has been denied due process following more than two months of administrative leave.Hagekhalil expressed his concerns during a public comment,...Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                     August 27, 2024 MEDIA CONTACTS: Alexandra Nagy, alexandra@sunstonestrategies.org Leela Yadav, leela@sunstonestrategies.org Los Angeles, Calif. – Metropolitan Water District (MWD) General Manager Adel Hagekhalil has been denied due process after more than two months of administrative leave. In a special meeting held today by MWD, GM Hagekhalil shared during public comment that he has yet to be contacted...Read More

For Immediate Release: August 22, 2024 Contact: Alexandra Nagy, alexandra@sunstonestrategies.org Hearing Officer Vacates Key Deadlines, Acknowledging Conflicts in the Permitting Process Stockton, CA – Restore the Delta, alongside the Delta Tribal Environmental Coalition Partners — including Buena Vista Rancheria, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Winnemem Wintu Tribe, Little Manila Rising, and the Environmental Justice Law and...Read More

For Immediate Release:August 8, 2024 MEDIA CONTACTS: Alexandra Nagy, alexandra@sunstonestrategies.org Leela Yadav, leela@sunstonestrategies.org  Environmental and tribal groups call for postponement to ensure fair participation for impacted communities and alignment with potential updated water quality standards  Sacramento, Calif – Yesterday, the Delta Tribal Environmental Coalition (DTEC), represented by the Environmental Justice Law and Advocacy Clinic at Yale Law School, and partner...Read More

A recent article published by the Los Angeles Times reveals that California’s State Water Project could see its supplies diminish by up to 23% over the next 20 years due to climate change. This alarming forecast highlights the urgent need for responsible action to safeguard our water resources.  Governor Newsom’s administration has been advocating for large-scale water...Read More

By: Barbara Barrigan-ParrillaThis short but important newsletter is about one thing – Restore the Delta’s view of the deteriorating commitment from the Delta Stewardship Council (DSC) to Delta communities. Restore the Delta, Little Manila Rising, California Indian Environmental Alliance, and the Sacramento Regional Coalition to End Homelessness worked with DSC for three years to produce...Read More

For Immediate Release:July 18, 2024 MEDIA CONTACTS:Alexandra Nagy, alexandra@sunstonestrategies.orgLeela Yadav, leela@sunstonestrategies.org The Environmental Justice Law and Advocacy Clinic at Yale Law School brings national attention to Delta Tribal Environmental Coalition’s fight to ensure the health of their communities and the sustainability of the Bay-Delta ecosystem Stockton, Calif. – The newly formed Environmental Justice Law and Advocacy Clinic at Yale...Read More

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