NOVEMBER 2024 Welcome to the November edition of Brave New Climate, a monthly newsletter about industrial projects and energy policy issues in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta region, brought to you by Restore The Delta’s Carbon & Energy Program. In this edition, we highlight implications of a near-miss levee failure at Victoria Island for geologic CO2...Read More
It might have been 100 degrees this month, and we might have broken some heat records, but that didn’t stop Delta farmers! Delta Tunnel Update: Environmental Groups Call Attention to Fundamental Flaws with Delta Conveyance Project Hearings. The Delta Tribal Environmental Coalition (DTEC), alongside several environmental organizations, submitted a formal statement to the State Water...Read More
OCTOBER 2024 Welcome to our monthly newsletter from Restore the Delta’s Carbon and Energy Program,featuring the latest updates on energy and carbon issues in the Delta. In this edition: We are witnessing massive, disconnected industrialization efforts in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. As news continues to pour in on the devastation wrought by hurricanes Helene and...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
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
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
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
In case you missed it, several news stories of interest regarding the problematic cost-benefit for the Delta Conveyance Project analysis are listed below for you. California’s water tunnel to cost $20 billion. State officials say the benefits are worth it – AP News 5/16/24 …The analysis released Thursday notes the environmental impacts include lost agricultural land,...Read More
