In a revealing commentary published by Maven’s Notebook, Eric Buescher of San Francisco Baykeeper and Chris Shutes of the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance criticize Governor Newsom and other political figures’ efforts to push through the multi-billion dollar Sites Reservoir project despite extensive evidence that it would seriously harm waterways and ecosystems, a conclusion reached by the...Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2025 Contact:Ashley Castaneda, ashley@restorethedelta.org Groups argue the project ignores state law, threatens important Tribal cultural sites and the health of the Delta ecosystem. Sacramento, CA—A coalition of Tribes and environmental advocates have filed a formal appeal challenging the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Certification of Consistency for the proposed...Read More