Public Participation
As a California state agency led by an appointed council, public participation is fundamental to the Delta Stewardship Council’s work toward the coequal goals of ensuring a reliable California water supply and resilient Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem, achieved in a manner that protects and enhances the unique cultural, recreational, natural resource, and agricultural values of the Delta as an evolving place. This web page serves as a “one-stop shop” for those seeking information on how to engage with the Council through its recent and upcoming opportunities for public engagement. Please contact the Council’s Office of Public Participation at engage@deltacouncil.ca.gov or (916) 445-5511 with any questions on the information below.
Public Participation Plan
Endorsed by the Council in June 2020, its Public Participation Plan serves as a guide for how any stakeholder or member of the public, regardless of background, location, ability, or status, can pursue opportunities to inform Council decision-making. The Council recognizes that the possible effective mechanisms for public participation are not “one size fits all” and may vary depending on the particular issue. This plan will be reviewed and revised periodically to ensure it reflects current best practices.
Tribal Consultation Policy
In 2015, the Council adopted a Tribal Consultation Policy that aims to engage in the timely and active process of seeking, discussing, and incorporating the views of California Native American tribes and tribal communities into its decision-making. The Council’s Tribal Consultation Policy can also be found in the Public Participation Plan as Appendix B.
Recent and Upcoming Public Meetings
Expand the individual event accordions below to view corresponding meeting details and materials.
- Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Agenda Item 3: Council’s December 2022 Outreach Highlights Report
- Agenda Item 3: Council’s December 2022 Legislative Highlights Report
- Agenda Item 4: Council’s December 2022 Delta Lead Scientist Report
- Agenda Item 4: Proposals for Voluntary Agreements to Update and Implement the Bay-Delta Plan
- Agenda Item 4: FAQ Draft Scientific Basis Report Supplement in Support of Proposed Voluntary Agreements for the Sacramento River, Delta, and Tributaries Update to the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Water Quality Control Plan
- Agenda Item 4: Draft Scientific Basis Report Supplement in Support of Proposed Voluntary Agreements for the Sacramento River, Delta, and Tributaries Update to the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Water Quality Control Plan
- Agenda Item 5: Delta ISB’s Final Delta Conveyance Project Environmental Impact Report Review
- Agenda Item 5: Environmental Impact Statement for the Delta Conveyance Project
- Presentations:
- Agenda Item 4: Delta Lead Scientist Report
- Available upon request by emailing disb@deltacouncil.ca.gov
- Agenda Item 4: Delta Lead Scientist Report
- General Public Correspondence:
- Untitled Public Comment Letter from California Water Research (received 12/8/22)
- Co-production of knowledge -- AGU session & research paper (received 12/8/22)
- Information on Long Covid and cognitive impairment from California Water Research (received 12/22/22)
- The Delta Conveyance Project is NOT a solution to drought and climate change from various individuals
- Available upon request by emailing disb@deltacouncil.ca.gov
- Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Binder Memo
- Agenda Item 4 - Consent Calendar
- Agenda Item 6 - Executive Officer’s Report
- Outreach Highlights Report
- Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Delta Conveyance Project
- Legal Update
- Legislative Update
- Contract Update
- Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy and Delta Protection Commission Update
- Delta Stewardship Council 2022 Annual Report
- Agenda Item 7 - Lead Scientist’s Report
- Agenda Item 8 - Delta Plan Performance Measures: 2022 Year in Review
- Agenda Item 9 - Delta Science Program Scientific Synthesis Efforts
- Presentations:
- Agenda Item 6b - Council Legislative Update
- Agenda Item 6d - Delta Conservancy Overview
- Agenda Item 6e - 2022 Annual Report
- Agenda Item 8 - Delta Plan Performance Measures: 2022 Year in Review
- Agenda Item 9 - Delta Science Program Scientific Synthesis
- Agenda Item 10 - Delta Conveyance Update
- Agenda Item 11 - Department of Water Resources Restoration Habitat Update
- A meeting notice will be posted 10 days before the meeting.
- A meeting notice will be posted 10 days before the meeting.
Current Opportunities to Comment
The Council has no active public comment period at this time. However, the public is always welcome to send comments on anything related to the Council to engage@deltacouncil.ca.gov.
Share General Feedback
General public comments can be sent to the Council via:
- Email:
- Phone:
- (916) 445-5511
- Mail:
- Delta Stewardship Council
c/o Office of Public Participation
715 P Street, 15-300
Sacramento, CA 95814
- Delta Stewardship Council
Once received, the Office of Public Participation will forward the comment to the appropriate Council staff. To request access to copies of past comments, please email archives@deltacouncil.ca.gov.
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- Twitter - @DeltaCouncil
- Instagram - @deltastewardshipcouncil
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- LinkedIn - Delta Stewardship Council