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...Read More

For Immediate Release: April 9, 2026 Contact:Ashley Castaneda, ashley@restorethedelta.org Sacramento, Calif. —  A coalition of Tribes and environmental advocates has submitted a letter to the California Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife opposing AB 2215. The bill, which seeks to extend the Department of Water Resources’ water rights permit for the State Water Project until 2085, is being criticized for...Read More

For Immediate Release: March 19, 2026 Contact:Ashley Castaneda, ashley@restorethedelta.org Sacramento, Calif. —  A new report from the California Legislative Analyst’s Office is drawing strong criticism from a broad coalition of environmental organizations and Tribes, arguing that the report on the State Water Resources Control Board’s proposed update to the water quality control plan for the San...Read More