Gavin Newsom
California Governor
Eleni Kounalakis
California Lieutenant Governor
Latest News
- Nominations Open: Brown-Nichols Science Award
Nominations are now open for the Brown-Nichols Science Award. This award recognizes the contributions of a scientist for significant research and active involvement in facilitating the use of science to manage the San Francisco Estuary and watershed. The deadline for nominations is July 1, 2026.
- Now Available: FINAL Decision on Appeals of Department of Water Resources’ Certification of Consistency No. C20257 for the Delta Conveyance Project
On April 23, 2026, the Council voted 6-1 to remand the project on two Delta Plan policies. The Council denied all other appeals raised by ten separate appellant groups.
- Delta Stewardship Council Votes 6-1 to Remand Delta Conveyance Project back to the Department of Water Resources
On April 23, 2026, the Council voted to remand the project on two Delta Plan policies. The Council denied all other appeals raised by ten separate appellant groups.
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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