California Governor Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom

California Governor

 
California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis

Eleni Kounalakis

California Lieutenant Governor

Latest News

  • 2026 Bay-Delta Science Conference Award Recipients

    The 2026 Bay-Delta Science Conference celebrated outstanding contributions to estuary science, including projects that inspire environmental action, student presentations, and the prestigious Brown-Nichols Science Award.

  • 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: C20265

    Covered Action Title: Tide's End Multibenefit Restoration Project

    Certifying Agency: California Department of Water Resources

    Certification Date: 10/27/2026

    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.

  • The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Releases California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment

    Led by the Delta Stewardship Council in partnership with the Delta Protection Commission and Delta Conservancy, the report highlights the region’s unique characteristics, vulnerabilities, and needs, as well as the climate data, research, adaptation strategies, and investments that would strengthen its resilience.

 

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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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