Public Participation
As a California state agency led by an appointed council, public participation is fundamental to the Delta Stewardship Council’s work toward the coequal goals of ensuring a reliable California water supply and resilient Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem, achieved in a manner that protects and enhances the unique cultural, recreational, natural resource, and agricultural values of the Delta as an evolving place. This web page serves as a “one-stop shop” for those seeking information on how to engage with the Council through its recent and upcoming opportunities for public engagement. Please contact the Council’s Office of Public Participation at engage@deltacouncil.ca.gov or (916) 445-5511 with any questions on the information below.
Public Participation Plan
Endorsed by the Council in June 2020, its Public Participation Plan serves as a guide for how any stakeholder or member of the public, regardless of background, location, ability, or status, can pursue opportunities to inform Council decision-making. The Council recognizes that the possible effective mechanisms for public participation are not “one size fits all” and may vary depending on the particular issue. This plan will be reviewed and revised periodically to ensure it reflects current best practices.
Tribal Consultation Policy
In 2015, the Council adopted a Tribal Consultation Policy that aims to engage in the timely and active process of seeking, discussing, and incorporating the views of California Native American tribes and tribal communities into its decision-making. The Council’s Tribal Consultation Policy can also be found in the Public Participation Plan as Appendix B.
Recent and Upcoming Public Meetings
Expand the individual event accordions below to view corresponding meeting details and materials.
- Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Agenda Item 2: Press Release - Council Appoints Delta Lead Scientist
- Agenda Item 3: Final EIR for the Delta Conveyance Project by the California Department of Water Resources
- Agenda Item 3: DWR’s Change in Point of Diversion Petition for the Delta Conveyance Project to the State Water Resources Control Board
- Agenda Item 3: Fish and Aquatic Effects Analysis for the LTO of the CVP and SWP Final Panel Letter (ca.gov)
- Agenda Item 4: Public Review Draft Delta Plan Five-Year Review 2024 with Performance Measure Report Cards
- Agenda Item 4: Public Review Draft Performance Measure Report Cards - Technical Section Supporting the Delta Plan Five-Year Review Report
- Agenda Item 6: Draft Food-webs Review (dated 4/17/24)
- Agenda Item 8: Draft Subsidence Review Outline
- General Correspondence:
- Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Binder Memo
- Agenda Item 6 - Consent Calendar
- Agenda Item 7 - Chair’s Report
- Agenda Item 8 - Executive Officer’s Report
- Outreach Highlights Report
- Active Projects List
- Comments on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Extension of the Lower Yuba River Accord Water Transfer Program, SCH# 2005062111
- Legal Update
- Legislative Update
- Agenda Item 9 - Lead Scientist’s Report
- Agenda Item 10 - Delta Levees Investment Strategy (DLIS) Risk Reduction Analysis
- Agenda Item 11 - Delta Watermaster Update
- The Delta Watermaster presentation is available upon request by emailing engage@deltacouncil.ca.gov
- Agenda Item 12 - Pacific Flyway Center Project
- Pacific Flyway Center Project Presentation
- The Pacific Flyway Center presentation is available upon request by emailing engage@deltacouncil.ca.gov
- Pacific Flyway Center Project Presentation
- Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Agenda Item 2: Letter - Congratulations on Hosting a Successful IEP Workshop
- Agenda Item 3: Draft Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Strategy for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
- Agenda Item 3: Delta ISB Comments on Draft Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Strategy for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
- Agenda Item 4: Draft Grand Challenges to Delta Science
- Agenda Item 5: Public Review Draft Delta Plan Five-Year Review 2024 with Performance Measure Report Cards
- Agenda Item 5: Public Review Draft Performance Measure Report Cards - Technical Section Supporting the Delta Plan Five-Year Review Report
- Agenda Item 5: Draft Delta ISB Comments on Draft Delta Plan 5-year review
- Agenda Item 7: Draft Food-webs Review (dated 4/17/24)
- Agenda Item 7: Delta ISB Food-web Review Public Comments
- Agenda Item 8: Draft Subsidence Review Outline
- General Public Correspondence:
- Delta ISB refusing to sign off on draft Delta Plan performance measures due to lack of external review from California Water Research (received 5/22/24)
- Western NA hydroclimate could be shifting back to a wet regime. What does that mean for the Delta ecosystem? from California Water Research (received 5/22/24)
- DYK: Limitations of CALSIM model in representing reservoir operations with climate change? from California Water Research (received 5/22/24)
- Presentations:
- Agenda Item 4: Draft Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Strategy for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
- Agenda Item 4: Draft Grand Challenges for Delta Science
- Presentation slides are available upon request by emailing disb@deltacouncil.ca.gov
- Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Binder Memo
- Agenda Item 4 - Consent Calendar
- Agenda Item 6 - Executive Officer’s Report
- Outreach Highlights Report
- Active Projects List
- Comments on the Initial Study/Negative Declaration for El Dorado Irrigation District’s Five-Year Conserved Water Transfer, SCH #2024050686
- Legal Update
- Legislative Update
- Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy and Delta Protection Commission Update
- Agenda Item 7 - Lead Scientist’s Report
- Agenda Item 8 - Independent Scientific Peer Review
- Agenda Item 9 - California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Delta Conveyance Update
A Meeting Notice will be posted 10 days before the meeting.
A Meeting Notice will be posted 10 days before the meeting.
A Meeting Notice will be posted 10 days before the meeting.
A Meeting Notice will be posted 10 days before the meeting.
A Meeting Notice will be posted 10 days before the meeting.
Current Opportunities to Comment
The Delta Science Program is developing the third iteration of the Delta Science Plan, which aims to provide the vision, principles, and approaches for coordinating science in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This iteration's proposed focus is on addressing the “wicked” problems, or “grand challenges,” facing Delta science.
An essay detailing the literature review process and draft grand challenges is now posted, and the authors are seeking feedback.
The opportunity to comment starts, May 28, 2024. Comments may be submitted via this online survey, emailed to collaborativescience@deltacouncil.ca.gov, or mailed to the following address by July 12, 2024, to be considered for the final Grand Challenges Essay.
Share General Feedback
General public comments can be sent to the Council via:
- Email:
- Phone:
- (916) 445-5511
- Mail:
- Delta Stewardship Council
c/o Office of Public Participation
715 P Street, 15-300
Sacramento, CA 95814
- Delta Stewardship Council
Once received, the Office of Public Participation will forward the comment to the appropriate Council staff. To request access to copies of past comments, please email archives@deltacouncil.ca.gov.
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