California Governor Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom

California Governor

 
California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis

Eleni Kounalakis

California Lieutenant Governor

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  • November 2026 Meetings

    The Delta Plan Interagency Implementation Committee's (DPIIC) Restoration Subcommittee, the Delta Independent Science Board, and the Delta Stewardship Council will hold the following public meetings this month. In accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, meeting notices detailing the agendas, public comment opportunities, logistics, and more will be posted on our events web page 10 days prior. Revised notices will be issued if changes arise.

  • Delta Stewardship Council Seeks Next Delta Lead Scientist

    The Delta Stewardship Council, in partnership with the United States Geological Survey, is seeking a nationally recognized scientist to become the next Delta lead scientist. This role is responsible for providing unbiased scientific expertise to the Council, the Delta Science Program, and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta science community. Additionally, the Delta lead scientist communicates science in a manner that is understandable to the intended audience.

  • Notice of November 4 Delta Plan Interagency Implementation Committee Restoration Subcommittee Meeting

    The Delta Plan Interagency Implementation Committee (DPIIC)'s Restoration Subcommittee will meet on November 4, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:30 PM at the California Natural Resources Agency (715 P Street, Room 2-201, Sacramento, CA 95814) to discuss initiatives currently underway that further its vision and work plan.

 

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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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