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)

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Meeting Location
Cal EPA Building
1001 "I" Street
2nd Floor, Coastal Hearing Room
Sacramento California 95814

Day 1: January 12, 2011 - (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PST)

9:00 a.m.

  1. Welcome & Introductions
  2. Delta ISB Chair's Report – Dick Norgaard
  3. Delta Stewardship Council Executive Officer Report – Joe Grindstaff
  4. Discuss Memo – Stable Funding for the Delta Science Program
  5. Lead Scientist Report – Cliff Dahm
    Introducing Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator
  6. Preparation for BDCP Draft EIR Review
    1. BDCP Status and Update – Karla Nemeth
    2. Chapter 7, Implementation Structure – Karla Nemeth
    3. Statutory requirements for BDCP Draft EIR review – Joe Grindstaf
  7. Group Discussion - BDCP
  8. Public Comment (For matters that were not on the agenda, but within subject matter jurisdiction of the Delta ISB.)

4:30 p.m. Adjourn

 

Day 2: January 13, 2011 - (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PST)

9:00 a.m.

  1. Welcome
  2. Presentation and Discussion – Historical and Current Efforts to Establish Flow Objectives with a focus on the San Joaquin River Flow Objectives and South Delta Salinity Objectives – Les Grober, State Water Resources Control Board
  3. Discuss Memo – An Initial Overview of Delta Science, the Delta Science Program, and the Roles of the Delta Independent Science Board
  4. Public Comment (For matters that were not on the agenda, but within subject matter jurisdiction of the Delta ISB.)
  5. Preparation for Next Delta ISB Meeting

4:30 p.m. Adjourn

 

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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Final Staff Draft of the Delta Plan - Full Document

To download individual chapters or the appendices, click here.

Facts & Info: CA's Water & Environmental Debates

This 27-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.