Dear Friends,As always, Governor Newsom is throwing down ultimatums to push the Delta Tunnel into existence.  Last night, reporting from Cal Matters and KCRA revealed that he insists that his CEQA Reform Bill (which has not gone through normal public and transparent processes) must be passed by midnight, June 30th, or we will not sign the State Budget.We need you...Read More

We need you to call your state legislators starting today. Click here to find members, especially those who represent your districts. We are asking ALL of our supporters to call state and federal elected officials starting now until we say that everything is good! The issues are complex.   First, let’s deal with the California Legislature. Right...Read More

We need you to call your state legislators starting today. Click here to find your State Senator and Assemblymember’s contact information. Why:  On May 14, 2025, Governor Newsom released the State Budget May Revise, which included a broad sweeping package of trailer bills that would exempt the Delta Tunnel and water quality standards from adequate environmental...Read More

Governor Newsom’s May budget package was accompanied with a suite of trailer bills that would circumvent long-standing water law, environmental protections, and public due process to advance one of California’s most controversial and costly infrastructure projects, and at the same time undercut water quality standards for the San Francisco Bay-Delta estuary, which are embodied in...Read More

 The State Water Board hearing is tomorrow! This is an important opportunity for anyone who cares about the Bay-Delta, whether through family, community, work, or culture, to make their voice heard. If you plan to provide a public comment in person, please arrive on time at the CalEPA Building, Byron Sher Hearing Room, before 9:00 AM. If you’re providing a...Read More

Join Restore the Delta at the upcoming Delta Conveyance Project hearing on Monday, May 19th!After the March 24th hearing was disrupted by a Zoom-bombing attack, this new hearing will be held in a hybrid format, meaning the public can now participate either in person or via Zoom to share how the Delta Tunnel Project would negatively impact our communities in...Read More

The March 24th hearing has been HACKED, at this time we are still waiting on an update from the California State Water Board. Restore the Delta will share updates with you as soon as they become available! Important Update: No Notice of Intent (NOI) NO LONGER Required! The Administrative Hearing Office has removed the requirement to submit a...Read More

Dear Friends, Our messaging to the Delta Stewardship Council for tomorrow’s hearing is shifting.  Technically, the Council has determined that geotechnical drilling is not consistent with the Council’s Delta Plan.  We should thank them for that finding. Included in their determination was a great deal of legalese regarding their role, CEQA, and other various scenarios that...Read More

Make a public comment to the Delta Stewardship Council regarding the Delta tunnel! On Thursday, January 23rd, the Delta Stewardship Council will address an item on their agenda they call a consistency determination. It is a procedural process under the Delta Reform Act to approve projects. On the 23rd, the Department of Water Resources will invoke this...Read More

Send your message to Metropolitan Water District today regarding the Delta tunnel vote! On Tuesday, December 10th, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board of Directors is voting as to whether they should spend an additional $141 million for Delta tunnel planning. This is not their vote to fund the tunnel— but it is a significant...Read More