delta tunnel – Restore the Delta

•May 29, 2026•Restore the Delta•Beam Circular, california water, delta tunnel, Grain mill, Land subsidence, Restore the Delta, Rice farming, sacramento-san joaquin delta, Water Renaissance Plan

New report highlights Delta rice farming as key strategy for protecting California water infrastructure and building local economies

For Immediate Release: May 29, 2026 Contact:Ashley Castaneda, ashley@restorethedelta.org STOCKTON, CA — Today, Restore the Delta released a new report detailing one of the many local solutions outlined in the recently unveiled Water Renaissance Plan: expanding rice farming in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta as a strategy to combat land subsidence and support a more sustainable regional economy.Supported by BEAM Circular, which...

•May 26, 2026•Restore the Delta•Bay Delta, california water, delta conveyance project, delta tunnel, Environment, Restore the Delta, sacramento-san joaquin delta, Water Renaissance Plan

News Roundup: Southern California could get 85% of its water locally and avoid Delta tunnel

Coverage of the coalition of environmental, Tribal, and fishing organizations calling for a Water Renaissance in California continues to grow. The Los Angeles Times recently reported that the plan, which prioritizes local water supplies such as stormwater capture, water recycling, and groundwater cleanup, would reliably yield more and cost far less than the proposed Delta Tunnel project. As UCLA scientist...

•May 22, 2026•Restore the Delta•Bay Delta, california water, delta conveyance project, delta tunnel, Environment, Golden State Salmon, newsom, Restore the Delta, sacramento-san joaquin delta, Water Renaissance Plan

ICYMI: Coalition proposes alternate plan to address state water needs

On Wednesday, a coalition of Tribal leaders and environmental organizations, including Restore the Delta, released the Water Renaissance Plan, a new roadmap to shift California away from expensive, unreliable water imports toward local, sustainable solutions that deliver affordable, reliable water supplies. For decades, California has relied on moving water long distances across the state, harming ecosystems and leaving...

•May 14, 2026•Restore the Delta•Bay Delta, california water, California Water Impact Network, delta conveyance project, delta tunnel, Environment, Friends of the River, newsom, Restore the Delta, sacramento-san joaquin delta, Voluntary Agreements Healthy Rivers and Landscapes

ICYMI: Newsom water board pick draws opposition from enviros ahead of Bay Delta vote

The California Senate Rules Committee voted unanimously to advance Dorene D’Adamo’s reappointment to the State Water Resources Control Board despite vocal opposition from Tribal, environmental, and fishing groups. Critics accused D’Adamo of favoring powerful agricultural and water interests, arguing during the hearing that those groups have had outsized influence over the Bay-Delta Plan process, while Tribal and...

•May 12, 2026•Restore the Delta•action alert, california water, Califronia Department of water resources, Contra costa county, delta conveyance project, delta tunnel, little manila rising, Restore the Delta, Sacramento county, San Joaquin County, Solano County, Yolo county

The Delta and Community Value: A Virtual Community Information Session with Little Manila Rising:

Dear Friends The Department of Water Resources has announced it will be conducting long-overdue outreach on its Community Benefits Package for the impacts caused by the Delta Conveyance Project in the form of five (5) listening sessions. We encourage community members to engage in these listening sessions, however, we also want to ensure you know your value as a resident of...

•May 11, 2026•Restore the Delta•Bay-Delta Plan, california water, Consistency Determination, delta conveyance project, Delta Stewardship Council, delta tunnel, Voluntary Agreements

Delta Flows: The tunnel, an audit, an election, the unending loop

By: Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla Our team has been working tirelessly to defend the Delta and our communities against the Delta Conveyance Project (DCP). While we have secured victories in the courts regarding bond financing, the Delta Stewardship Council (DSC) has unfortunately approved the California Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) Certification of Consistency for the proposed the DCP, even though...

•May 1, 2026•Restore the Delta•california water, CalMatters, delta conveyance project, delta tunnel, department of water resources, Environment, Restore the Delta, sacramento-san joaquin delta, tunnel, Water diversion

ICYMI: Will California ever build the Delta tunnel? Major battles ahead as Newsom era nears end

In a CalMatters piece published today, Rachel Becker outlines the major obstacles facing efforts to revive the Delta Tunnel project. Even as Governor Newsom claims the state is “closer than ever” to completing it, significant hurdles remain, including a massive price tag, unclear financing plans, pending critical water rights decisions, and a lack of commitments from water...

•April 29, 2026•Restore the Delta•California Department of Water Resources, california water, delta conveyance project, delta tunnel, Environment, Restore the Delta, Sacramento County Superior Court, sacramento-san joaquin delta, State Water Contractors

ICYMI: Sacramento County Superior Court Rejects State Water Contractors’ Attempt to Disqualify Judge Presiding Over Delta Tunnel Cases

This week, the Sacramento County Superior Court denied a motion by the State Water Contractors to disqualify Judge Stephen P. Acquisto, who has presided for more than two years over coordinated cases challenging the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) approvals of the Delta Tunnel project. More than ten cases are currently pending, including challenges to...

•April 24, 2026•Restore the Delta•AB 2215, California State Water Resources Control Board, california water, delta tunnel, Restore the Delta, sacramento-san joaquin delta, State Water Contractors, Tribes, Water

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 of the Delta ecosystem. For Immediate Release: April 23, 2026 Contact:Ashley Castaneda, ashley@restorethedelta.org Sacramento, CA – A coalition of tribes and environmental advocates expressed sharp criticism following the Delta Stewardship Council’s approval of the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Certification of...

•April 20, 2026•Restore the Delta•Bond financing, California Department of Water Resources, California Supreme Court, california water, delta conveyance project, delta tunnel, department of water resources, Environment, Restore the Delta, sacramento-san joaquin delta, San Francisco Bay

ICYMI: California Supreme Court denies review of decision rejecting DWR’s attempt to validate bond financing for Delta tunnel project

In a win for transparency and accountability, particularly for Delta communities, Tribes, ecosystems, and ratepayers statewide, the California Supreme Court denied review of a trial court ruling that found the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) exceeded its authority in approving bond financing for the Delta Tunnel.Attorneys representing several Counties and agencies challenging DWR, Roger...

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