The Council then heard from Dr. Anke Mueller-Solger , Lead Scientist for the Interagency Ecological Program (IEP – the team of State and Federal agencies and university and private scientists that monitors and does scientific research in the Delta).  Meuller-Solger announced the development of three new IEP work teams: Yolo-bypass group – focused on restoration...Read More

Dan Ray of the California Parks and Recreation Society presented the DSC with a proposal to build and advertise strategically-located hubs throughout the Delta, with information about navigation and recreation opportunities, coupled with increased signage, trails, and guides to increase visitation and recreation opportunities.  The organization noted that the Delta currently has more visitor days...Read More

Chris Stevens gave a briefing on the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) regulation adoption process. With respect to the 5th draft of the Delta Plan, Stevens said it was important that local government agencies retain the power to self-certify local projects, but they still may require approval by, or be appealed to, the Council. Stevens...Read More

Here are meetings coming up in September.  It is a good idea to check calendars on the relevant websites for updated information. Monday, 9/12 – Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy’s Strategic Plan and Policy Subcommittee meeting, 9 a.m. to noon, Room 119 at the Conservancy’s offices at 3500 Industrial Blvd., West Sacramento. Tuesday, 9/13 – BDCP...Read More

Waldo Music Fest is this Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 3 pm to 8 pm.  3536 Rainier Avenue, Stockton.  Waldo Music Fest is a fun-filled outdoor gathering of music on the banks of the Calaveras River.  Your $20 includes music, food, drinks, a silent auction.  Kids admitted free with an adult.  Profits got toward protecting...Read More

In addition to reaching our traditional Delta communities, Restore the Delta is moving to spread the word about why everyone in California should be on board to protect the Delta for future generations.  Our local, national, and internationally acclaimed favorite band CAKE has joined the cause.  Click here to read their statement and to learn more...Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Restore the Delta 10100 Trinity Pkwy, Suite 120                      Stockton, CA 95219               Email: Barbara@restorethedelta.org       Contact: Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla                            Phone:209-479-2053 DATE: August 31, 2011 CORTOPASSI/SPANOS BENEFIT RAISES RECORD DOLLAR AMOUNT FOR RESTORE THE DELTA. RESTORE THE DELTA PRESENTS DINO CORTOPASSI AND TOM ZUCKERMAN WITH DELTA ADVOCATE AWARDS FOR 2011. DOCUMENTARY SCHEDULED FOR COMPLETION....Read More

Eminent domain matters dominated this month’s California Water Commission (CWC) meeting on August 17.  The Department of Water Resources (DWR) was asking the Commission to approve a process for taking public comment when considering a “resolution of necessity” intended to lead to eminent domain proceedings.  But the discussion covered much wider ground than just the...Read More

Of course the real “bosses” here are the State Water Project and the water contractors who use it.  DWR staff are adept at justifying what they are doing for these bosses, although the occasional piece of flawed logic does make its way into the briefings. For example, staff counsel cited close to 70 years of...Read More

Without any obvious context, the geologist briefing the CWC mentioned the West Tracy Fault and told the Commissioners, “You’ve probably never heard of this.”  According to a June 2007 technical report assessing faults in the Northeastern Diablo Range, the West Tracy Thrust Fault is a blind fault – the kind with no current surface trace...Read More