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: Delta ISB Draft Work Plan
- Agenda Item 2: Re: Comments on the Sacramento / Delta Draft Staff Report
- Agenda Item 3: Outreach Highlights Report from Council’s January 2024 Meeting
- Agenda Item 3: Legislative Update from Council’s January 2024 Meeting
- Agenda Item 3: 2023 Council Annual Report Information Sheet
- Agenda Item 3: 2023 Annual Review
- Agenda Item 5: Delta Lead Scientist from Council’s January 2024 Meeting
- Agenda Item 6: Final EIR for the Delta Conveyance Project by the California Department of Water Resources
- Agenda Item 7: Final Decision-making under Deep Uncertainty Review Prospectus
- Agenda Item 8 Final Subsidence Review Prospectus
- Agenda Item 9: Final Food-webs Review Prospectus
- Agenda Item 9: Food-webs Briefing Paper
- Agenda Item 9: Draft Food-webs Review
- Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Binder Memo
- Agenda Item 1 - Welcome, Introductions, and Pledge of Allegiance
- Historical Society handouts available upon request by emailing engage@deltacounil.ca.gov
- Agenda Item 3 - Public Comment
- Agenda Item 4 - Consent Calendar
- Agenda Item 5 - Chair’s Report
- Agenda Item 6 - Executive Officer’s Report
- Agenda Item 7 - Lead Scientist’s Report
- Agenda Item 8 - Staten Island Wetland Restoration and Carbon Farming for Habitat, Climate, and Communities
- Agenda Item 9 - California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Delta Conveyance Update
- Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- 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 4: Draft Delta Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms Monitoring Strategy
- Agenda Item 4: Draft ISB Comments on Draft Delta Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms Monitoring Strategy
- Agenda Item 5: Final Food-webs Review Prospectus
- Agenda Item 5: Food-webs Briefing Paper
- Agenda Item 5: Draft Food-webs Review (dated 2/14/24)
- Agenda Item 5: Revised Draft Food-webs Review (dated 3/18/24)
- Agenda Item 6: Decision-Making under Deep Uncertainty Seminar Playlist
- Agenda Item 7: Delta Lead Scientist Recruitment Flyer
- Agenda Item 7: Delta Lead Scientist Candidate Seminars Playlist
- General Public Correspondence:
- CMIP5 models project wetter trends than observed in western US from California Water Research (received 2/21/24)
- Concerns expressed by Delta local flood agencies at August 2021 DLIS hearing from California Water Research (received 2/21/24)
- Supplemental Comments on USACE Draft EIS for the Delta Conveyance Project from Bob Wright (received 2/26/24)
- Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Agenda Item 2: Review of the draft Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Strategy for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
- Agenda Item 3: Delta Lead Scientist Appointment Recommendation
- Agenda Item 4: Council Priorities
- Agenda Item 4: Council’s Legislative Update
- Agenda Item 4: Council’s Outreach and Highlights Report
- Agenda Item 6: Delta Lead Scientist Report from the Council meeting
- Agenda Item 6: 2025 Delta Research Awards
- Agenda Item 6: Notice of Board Workshop on Proposed Voluntary Agreements Related to Sacramento/Delta Update to Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan
- Agenda Item 7: Draft Food-webs Review (dated 4/17/24)
- Agenda Item 8: Final EIR for the Delta Conveyance Project by the California Department of Water Resources
- Agenda Item 8: DWR’s Change in Point of Diversion Petition for the Delta Conveyance Project to the State Water Resources Control Board
- Agenda Item 10: Draft Subsidence Review Outline
- Agenda Item 11: Draft Decision Making under Deep Uncertainty Seminar Synthesis Appendix
- Agenda Item 11: Decision-Making under Deep Uncertainty Seminar Playlist
- General Public Correspondence:
- Meeting Notice
- Revised Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Binder Memo
- Agenda Item 4 - Consent Calendar
- Agenda Item 5 - Chair’s Report
- Delta Interagency Implementation Committee Update
- Agenda Item 6 - Executive Officer’s Report
- February 2024 Outreach Highlights Report
- March 2024 Outreach Highlights Report
- Quarterly Contract Report
- Active Projects List
- Comments on Draft Environmental Impact Report for the County 2045 General Plan and Climate Action Plan Update, SCH# 2023090467
- Legal Update
- Legislative Update
- Tribal and Environmental Justice Issue Paper Draft Update
- Agenda Item 7 - Lead Scientist’s Report
- Agenda Item 8 - Consideration and Possible Appointment of the Delta Lead Scientist
- Agenda Item 9 - Delta Independent Science Board Update
- Agenda Item 10 - Delta Plan Five-Year Review Draft Report
- Agenda Item 11 - Metropolitan Water District Update on Delta Island Activities
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 Independent Science Board is seeking input on its draft review, “Exploring scientific and management implications of upper trophic level food webs in the Delta.”
The draft was based on a review of the literature on the subject, public comments on the prospectus and at Delta ISB meetings, and a focused two-day workshop.
The goal of this review is to provide information that would help organizations, including state and federal agencies, assess how to better incorporate and advance food web knowledge in managing the Delta’s ecosystems and to identify what tools are available or should be developed.
Please provide public comments by 11:59 PM on June 7, 2024, via email to disb@deltacouncil.ca.gov, or by mail to the address below.
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
- 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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