Press Releases

New California water coalition breaks with century-old playbook, releases “Water Renaissance” vision for the state’s water future

For Immediate ReleaseMay 20, 2026 ContactNina Erlich-Williams, nina@publicgoodpr.comO: 510-336-9566, C: 415-577-1153 Plan identifies specific strategies for developing drought-proof...

STATEMENT: Restore the Delta denounces Newsom’s revised budget for ignoring critical Delta protections

For Immediate Release: May 14, 2026 Contact:Ashley Castaneda, ashley@restorethedelta.org SACRAMENTO, CA — In a major blow to...

Tribal and Environmental Advocates Denounce Certification of Consistency Approval for the Delta Conveyance Project

Groups warn the project ignores state law, threatens important Tribal cultural sites and the health...

Coalition urges lawmakers to reject bill threatening water oversight

For Immediate Release: April 9, 2026 Contact:Ashley Castaneda, ashley@restorethedelta.org Sacramento, Calif. — A coalition of Tribes...

Tribes and Environmental Groups Criticize Legislative Analyst’s Office Report on Updated Bay-Delta Plan

For Immediate Release: March 19, 2026 Contact:Ashley Castaneda, ashley@restorethedelta.org Sacramento, Calif. — A new report from...

Coalition Calls on Policymakers to Reject Vice-Chair D’Adamo’s Reappointment to State Water Resources Control Board

For Immediate Release: March 12, 2026 Contact:Ashley Castaneda, ashley@restorethedelta.org Sacramento, Calif. — A coalition of Tribes...

Tribes and Environmental Advocates Call on Delta Stewardship Council to Reject Delta Tunnel Certification of Consistency

For Immediate Release: February 25, 2026 Contact:Ashley Castaneda, ashley@restorethedelta.org Sacramento, Calif. — Today, a coalition of...

Record-Breaking Public Opposition Dominates Bay-Delta Plan Hearings

For Immediate Release: February 6, 2026 Contact:Ashley Castaneda, ashley@restorethedelta.org Sacramento, Calif. — Today, the Delta Tribal...

Environmental Advocates and Tribes Call for Equitable Alternatives to Voluntary Agreements Ahead of Bay-Delta Plan Hearing

For Immediate Release: January 27, 2026 Contact:Ashley Castaneda, ashley@restorethedelta.org Stockton, Calif. – Environmental advocates and Tribal leaders...