Gavin Newsom
California Governor
Eleni Kounalakis
California Lieutenant Governor
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- Council Appoints Delta Lead Scientist
On April 25, 2024, the Delta Stewardship Council unanimously appointed Dr. Lisamarie Windham-Myers as its new lead scientist for the Delta Science Program. She had been serving in an interim capacity during the lead scientist recruitment process due to the early departure of the prior lead scientist. At the recommendation of the Delta Independent Science Board, the Council extended Dr. Windham-Myers' term to a full three-year term through November 30, 2026.
- Apply Now: 2025 Delta Science Fellows Program
The Delta Science Program and California Sea Grant are pleased to announce the 14th round of Delta Science Fellowships to provide research support for the 2025-2026 academic years.
- Now Available: Fish & Aquatic Effects Analysis Independent Peer Review for USBR
At the request of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Delta Science Program has completed the facilitation of an independent scientific peer review of Reclamation’s Fish and Aquatic Effects Analysis for the long-term operations (LTO) of the federal Central Valley Project (CVP) and State Water Project (SWP).
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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