The Delta Stewardship Council was created in legislation to achieve the state mandated coequal goals for the Delta. "'Coequal goals' means the two goals of providing a more reliable water supply for California and protecting, restoring, and enhancing the Delta ecosystem. The coequal goals shall be achieved in a manner that protects and enhances the unique cultural, recreational, natural resource, and agricultural values of the Delta as an evolving place." (CA Water Code §85054)

Delta ISB - Meeting - 04/07/11

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Meeting Location
980 9th Street, 2nd Floor
Park Tower Conference Room
Sacramento, California 95814

Day 1: April 7, 2011 - (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PST)

  1. Welcome
  2. Lead Scientist Report
  3. Group Discussion with various authors of the Delta Plan
  4. Delta ISB Discussion of portions of the Second Draft
  5. Review draft Delta ISB statement on "Scientific Certainty and Best Available Science"
  6. Public Comment (For matters that were not on the agenda, but within subject matter jurisdiction of the Delta ISB.)

Adjourn

Day 2: April 8, 2011 - (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PST)

  1. Welcome
  2. General Review and Refresher
    1. WebEx – a new tool
    2. Pamphlet for SBX7-1: The Delta Reform Act
    3. Handy Guide to The Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act 2004
  3. Break into small group work session(s) to Prepare Draft Comments
  4. Report out to larger group
  5. Update: Lead Scientist Recruitment
  6. Public Comment (For matters that were not on the agenda, but within subject matter jurisdiction of the Delta ISB.).
  7. Preparation for next Delta ISB meeting

Adjourn

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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Facts & Info: CA's Water & Environmental Debates

This 36-page booklet provides information on a wide range of water issues facing California with particular focus on the Delta. To view the booklet, please click here.

Appeals Procedures

To view the Appeals Procedures adopted by the Council on Sept. 24, 2010, please click here.

Latest Schedule for Delta Plan

The Delta Stewardship Council has updated the timelines for completion of the Delta Plan, the recirculation of the Programmatic Environmental Impact Report and the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.