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

2020 Public Participation Plan Cover.

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

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Join us for a hybrid drop-in workshop on the Delta Adapts Draft Adaptation Plan!

Share your thoughts and ask questions about the Delta Adapts Draft Adaptation Plan. Comments and ideas heard at this hybrid discussion will be considered along with written public comments submitted via email or mail (due by January 17, 2025; see above instructions to submit written comments); input from tribal consultations; and input heard at community events throughout the Delta. If your organization is interested in a presentation by Council staff and/or knows of an event where staff could talk about this work, please reach out to climatechange@deltacouncil.ca.gov.

When: January 6, 2025; join anytime between 4:00-6:00 PM.

Where: In-person at 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA, room 221C; or participate virtually on Zoom.

For planning purposes, we encourage all attendees (in-person and virtual) to register for the event and answer the optional questions on Zoom.

  • A Meeting Notice will be posted 10 days before the meeting.
  • A Meeting Notice will be posted 10 days before the meeting.

Draft Prospectus on the Contaminants Monitoring Review

The Delta Independent Science Board is proposing a review to assess current contaminant monitoring programs in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and is seeking feedback on the draft prospectus.

The review will focus on how monitoring programs can effectively inform management and decision-making regarding contaminant sources and ecological risks to aquatic ecosystems. It will further evaluate the potential of advanced toxicity testing methods (“effect-based methods”) to contribute to a better understanding of contaminants' impacts on the Delta ecosystem.

The review will also include interviews with experts involved in water quality regulation, contaminant monitoring, and risk assessment in the Delta. The Delta ISB is interested in your feedback on potential interview candidates and programs to review.

Please provide public comments by 9:00 AM on May 12, 2025, via email to disb@deltacouncil.ca.gov or by mail to the following address.

Delta Independent Science Board
715 P Street, 15-300
Sacramento, CA 95814

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

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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