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