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.
- Day 1 Meeting Notice (Tour)
- Day 2 Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Agenda Item 2: Delta ISB’s Final Memo on the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Delta Conveyance Project
- Agenda Item 2: Press Release for New Chair
- Agenda Item 3: Draft Climate Science Research Symposium Prospectus
- Agenda Item 3: Delta Plan Five-Year Review 2024
- Agenda Item 3: Appendix to the Delta Plan Five-Year Review 2024
- Agenda Item 5: Council Draft Tribal and Environmental Justice Paper
- Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Binder Memo
- Agenda Item 4 - Consent Calendar
- Agenda Item 6 - Executive Officer’s Report
- Outreach Highlights Report
- Active Projects List
- Quarterly Contracts Report
- Covered Actions Webpage recording available here: https://youtu.be/SfQbWyOrWEA
- Legal Update
- Legislative Update
- Delta Adapts
- Agenda Item 7 - Delta Levees: Challenges and Opportunities
- Agenda Item 8 - Lead Scientist’s Report
- 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
- 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
- Delta Adapts: Draft Adaptation Plan Presentation
- Attachment 1 - Delta Adapts Draft Adaptation Plan
- Attachment 2 - Delta Adapts: Creating a Climate Resilient Future Information Sheet
- Attachment 3 - Delta Adapts: Adaptation Strategies Information Sheet
- Agenda Item 13 - Delta Independent Science Board (ISB) Chair Update
- 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
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
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.
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.
Public Comments Wanted: Delta ISB Emerging Climate Research Symposium
The Delta Independent Science Board is planning to host a symposium in early 2025 that explores the 1) current climate projections for California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and related uncertainties; and 2) how organizations in the region are incorporating climate change into their decision making. The goal of the symposium is to increase the understanding among Delta ISB members, researchers, practitioners, and affected parties about the latest climate science. The Delta ISB will accept comments on the draft prospectus until November 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM and welcomes your ideas on the scope of the symposium and ideas for speakers.
You can email comments to disb@deltacouncil.ca.gov or mail them 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
- 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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