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.
2025
A Meeting Notice will be posted 10 days before the meeting.
2024
- Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Agenda Item 4: Delta Lead Scientist Report from Council’s October 2024 Meeting
- Agenda Item 4: Delta Lead Scientist Report from Council’s September 2024 Meeting
- Agenda Item 4: DWR’s Golden Mussel Fact Sheet
- Agenda Item 4: California’s Invaders: Golden Mussel (CDFW Website)
- Agenda Item 6: Draft Emerging Climate Research Symposium Prospectus
- The Delta ISB received the following correspondence on its draft emerging climate research symposium:
- Agenda Item 7: Council Draft Tribal and Environmental Justice Paper
- Agenda Item 7: Delta ISB Draft Comments on Draft Tribal and Environmental Justice Paper
- Meeting Notice
- Revised Meeting Notice
- Additional meeting materials available upon request.
- 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
- Letter of Support for the Development of a Regional Conservation Investment Strategy for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
- Comments on Notice of Intent to Adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Giant Garter Snake Mitigation Bank Project, SCH# 2024-100624
- Agenda Item 9 - Lead Scientist’s Report
- Agenda Item 10 - Delta Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms (CHABs) Monitoring Strategy Presentation
- Agenda Item 11 - Proposed 2025 Delta Science Plan Update
- Agenda Item 12 - Delta Adapts Draft Adaptation Plan Update
- Agenda Item 13 - Delta Independent Science Board (ISB) Chair Update
- Delta Independent Science Board Update Presentation
- Attachment 1 - Comments on the Delta Plan Five-Year Review, 2024, with Performance Measure Report Cards
- Attachment 2 - Comments on the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Delta Conveyance Project
- Attachment 3 - Seminar Synthesis: Understanding Decision-making under Deep Uncertainty
- Attachment 4 - Thematic Review: Advancing Scientific Understanding and Management of the Delta Through a Food Web Perspective
- Day 1 Meeting Notice (Tour)
- Day 2 Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Agenda Item 4: Draft Emerging Climate Research Symposium Prospectus
- The Delta ISB received the following correspondence on its draft emerging climate research symposium:
- Lucy Andrews (received 10/29/24)
- Richard Norgaard (received 10/31/24)
- Todd Plain (received 11/14/24)
- California Department of Water Resources (received 11/14/24)
- Denise Colombano (received 11/14/24)
- Gonzalo Castillo (received 11/19/24)
- Morgan Chow (received 11/19/24)
- Delta Conservancy (received 11/20/24)
- Lisamarie Windham-Myers (received 11/27/24)
- The Delta ISB received the following correspondence on its draft emerging climate research symposium:
- Agenda Item 5: Draft Delta Adapts Adaptation Plan
- Agenda Item 7: State Water Project Delivery Capability Report
- Agenda Item 8: Council Draft Tribal and Environmental Justice Paper
- Agenda Item 8: Delta ISB Draft Comments on Draft Tribal and Environmental Justice Paper (dated 11/5/24)
- Agenda Item 8: Revised Delta ISB Draft Comments on the Draft Tribal and Environmental Justice Paper (dated 11/20/24)
- Agenda Item 4: Draft Emerging Climate Research Symposium Prospectus
- General Public Correspondence:
- Meeting Notice
- Revised Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Binder Memo
- Agenda Item 3 - Public Hearing on Appeals of the Department of Water Resources Certification of Consistency Number C20242 for the 2024-2026 Proposed Geotechnical Activities and Possible Consideration and Adoption of a Decision on Appeal.
- Attachment A - Certification of Consistency C20242
- Attachment B - Appeal of Certification of Consistency C20242-A1
- Attachment C - Appeal of Certification of Consistency C20242-A2
- Attachment D - Appeal of Certification of Consistency C20242-A3
- Attachment E - Appeal of Certification of Consistency C20242-A4
- Attachment F - Table of Appealed Policies
- Attachment G - Letters from the Delta Protection Commission
- Delta Stewardship Council Staff Presentation
- 2024-2026 Proposed Geotechnical Activities (C20242)
- San Joaquin County Central Delta Water Agency and Local Agencies of the North Delta December 19, 2024 Consistency Appeals Hearing Presentation
- Delta Stewardship Council 2024-2026 Geotechnical Activities for Delta Conveyance Project Presentation
- Consistency Determination Appeal Presentation
- South Delta Water Agency’s Presentation in Support of its Appeal of DWR’s Certification of Consistency for its 2024-2026 Proposed Geotechnical Activities (C20242) Appeal No. C20242-A2
- Agenda Item 5 - Consent Calendar
- Agenda Item 7 - Executive Officer’s Report
- Legal Update
- Legislative Update
Current Opportunities to Comment
A draft Adaptation Plan is out now for public review!
The Delta Adapts draft Adaptation Plan and supporting documentation are now available for a 60-day public review period. Please send comments on the draft plan by January 17, 2025, to climatechange@deltacouncil.ca.gov or by mail to:
Delta Stewardship Council
ATTN: Morgan Chow
715 P Street, 15-300
Sacramento, CA 95814
Lea el resumen ejecutivo en español aquí.
Tribal consultation requests were sent via U.S. mail and email to tribes. If a tribe is interested in initiating consultation with the Council on the draft Adaptation Plan, they are encouraged to email the tribal liaison at tribal.liaison@deltacouncil.ca.gov for more information.
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 here.
If you are interested in receiving high-level updates on Delta Adapts, please subscribe to receive email announcements from the Council. For any questions, please email climatechange@deltacouncil.ca.gov.
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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- Twitter - @DeltaCouncil
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- LinkedIn - Delta Stewardship Council