Native tribes denied greater say in water decisions with Newsom veto Newsom Vetoes Sacred Sites and Tribal Water Bills Despite Overwhelming Votes Tribal advocates say Newsom apologized for state history, then vetoed their bills Governor Newsom Ignores Water-Sector Consensus and Fails to Make Water Affordable in California  Newsom’s final legislative session has ended with broken...Read More

Dear friends, The 2026 legislative session concluded on August 31, and the next important deadline is quickly approaching. Governor Newsom now has until Wednesday, September 30, to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature. With AB 2218 and SB 872 now on the Governor’s desk, we need your help urging the Governor to sign both bills into law. Read more...Read More

Dear friends, With the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session on August 31, 2026, we are excited to share the many wins you all made possible through your constant engagement over the past several months, including two bills passing to the Governor’s desk and two bad bills defeated.  This year, AB 2026 and AB 2215 were successfully killed, and SB 872...Read More

Dear friends, As the 2026 legislative session comes to an end on August 31, we write to share some important updates. Last night AB/SB 113 language was released. The budget language included:  $75 million for projects in the Delta that improve existing levees for the purposes of flood protection and climate resiliency;  Of that total, $30 million is...Read More

Dear friends, Thank you for all your calls, emails, and for turning out for the Board of Supervisors meeting yesterday afternoon. Yesterday evening, AB 2218 successfully passed the Senate Floor, and the Solano County Board of Supervisors voted to reject the current CA Forever draft legislation thanks to your support. But we still need your help. The California Forever...Read More

Dear friends, The 2026 legislative session comes to an end on August 31, and we need your help. Right now, we are urging legislators to ensure that harmful trailer legislation, such as the California Forever Trailer Bill targeting Solano County, does not move forward, while supporting inclusive and equitable legislation like AB 2218, the Indigenous Water Rights Bill....Read More

Several critical water bills that we are tracking at Restore the Delta were heard in the Legislature this week – here are some key updates.  SB 872 Passes Through Committee SB 872, a bill that would create a dedicated fund to address two major threats to California’s water supply, aging levees in the Sacramento-San Joaquin...Read More

Several critical water bills that we are tracking at Restore the Delta were heard in the Legislature this week – here are some key updates.  SB 872 Passes Through Committee SB 872, a bill that would dedicate $300 million annually to address two major threats to California’s water supply, aging levees in the Sacramento-San Joaquin...Read More

Last week, AB 2218, authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra, unanimously passed the California State Assembly, a move toward ensuring state water policy aligns with Tribal rights, stewardship, and justice. The bill seeks to address a water rights system that excludes Indigenous People as lawful water users, despite their longstanding role as the original stewards of California’s...Read More

For Immediate Release: June 4, 2026 Contact:Ashley Castaneda, ashley@restorethedelta.org SACRAMENTO – Tribes, environmental justice organizations, fishing groups, and environmental advocates joined forces yesterday in a Day of Advocacy for the Delta, engaging with legislators on water policy issues impacting Delta communities, environment and economy. The Day of Advocacy, organized by the Bay-Delta coalition, focused on: Support for...Read More