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  • Certification of Consistency Filed

    The following certification of consistency with the Delta Plan for a covered action has been submitted to the Delta Stewardship Council.

    Certification Number: C20258

    Covered Action Title: Twitchell Island Levee Improvement Project - San Joaquin River Reach

    Certifying Agency: Reclamation District 1601

    Certification Date: 12/18/2025

    The certification of consistency and associated documents are available for public viewing on the Council's online portal, alongside information on the Delta Reform Act and the Delta Plan covered actions process.

  • Reminder of Due Date Extension: Draft Review of Subsidence in the Delta

    As a reminder, the Delta Independent Science Board is seeking input from the public on its draft review, “Science to Inform Management of Subsided Lands in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.” This report summarizes key findings and recommendations developed by the Delta ISB on the science needed for improving the management of subsided lands in the Delta. The findings and recommendations are based on reflections from a workshop hosted in October 2023, interviews with subject matter experts, and a limited review of relevant literature. The review is intended to serve a diverse audience that includes Delta managers, researchers, legislators, decision-makers from local, state, and federal agencies, and other interested parties.

  • Now Online: Our 2025 Annual Report

    Learn about the Delta Stewardship Council’s work this year toward a reliable California water supply and resilient Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem! The report, centered on the theme of “Adapting Together,” is presented in an interactive storymap format. Through an in-depth narrative with visuals from across the region, visitors will learn how progress in the Delta tested the strength of our partnerships, calling on agencies, scientists, tribes, academia, and communities to work together in new ways.

 

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The Coequal Goals

The Delta Stewardship Council was created in legislation to achieve the state mandated coequal goals for the Delta. "'Coequal goals' means the two goals of providing a more reliable water supply for California and protecting, restoring, and enhancing the Delta ecosystem. The coequal goals shall be achieved in a manner that protects and enhances the unique cultural, recreational, natural resource, and agricultural values of the Delta as an evolving place." (CA Water Code Section 85054)

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