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.

May 20-21 - Delta Stewardship Council Meeting

Meeting Notice
Meeting Materials:
- Binder Memo
- Agenda Item 4 - Public Hearing Regarding Appeals of the Certification of Consistency for the Lookout Slough Tidal Habitat Restoration and Flood Improvement Project
  - Attachment 1 - Lookout Slough Tidal Habitat Restoration and Flood Improvement Project Maps
- Agenda Item 7 - Public Comment
  - Public Comment - Letter from Hood Community Council. Please email engage@deltacouncil.ca.gov for a copy of this material.
- Agenda Item 8 - Executive Officer's Report
  - Outreach Highlights Report
  - Active Projects List
  1. Legal Update
  2. Legislative Update
- Agenda Item 9 - Lead Scientist's Report
  - Attachment 1 - By the Numbers
  - Attachment 2 - Response of Lower Sacramento River Phytoplankton to High-Ammonium Wastewater Effluent
- Agenda Item 10 - Delta Levees Investment Strategy Update
- Agenda Item 11 - Delta Independent Science Board Update
  - Attachment 1: The Science of Non-native Species in a Dynamic Delta by the Delta Independent Science Board
  - Public Comment – Letter from San Joaquin Audubon Society. Please email engage@deltacouncil.ca.gov for a copy of this material.
Presentations:
- Agenda Item 11 - May 2021 Delta Independent Science Board Update
- May 2021 Delta Levees Investment Strategy (DLIS) Update
Hearing Presentations:

For the Lookout Slough Hearing (Agenda Item 4), the councilmembers have received, and will continue to receive, submissions by the Department of Water Resources, the appellants, the Delta Protection Commission, and the public.

These materials include:

Notice of Public Hearing and Supplements to the Notice

Certification of Consistency

Appeals, Appeal Letters, and Attachments

Written Submissions from the Parties and Attachments

Public comments and Attachments

Each of these submissions can be found on the hearing webpage (https://coveredactions.deltacouncil.ca.gov/profile_summary.aspx?c=ba3c59bf-e359-49f7-b866-60fa781325d0). If you have any questions about these materials and what the councilmembers received, please contact engage@deltacouncil.ca.gov.

June 24 - Delta Stewardship Council Meeting

July 13 - Delta Independent Science Board Meeting

Meeting Notice
Meeting Materials:
- Agenda Item 4: Delta Stewardship Council Staff Report on Contract with the University of California, San Diego, California SeaGrant
- Agenda Item 5: Delta Lead Scientist Report
- Agenda Item 5: Stakeholder Views of the Delta ISB
- Agenda Item 6b: Monitoring Enterprise Review Excerpts (available upon request by emailing disb@deltacouncil.ca.gov)
Presentations:
- Agenda Item 4: Delta Lead Scientist Report (available upon request by emailing disb@deltacouncil.ca.gov)
Public Comments:
Background Materials:

July 15-16 - Delta Stewardship Council Meeting

Meeting Notice
Meeting Materials:
Lookout Slough Hearing Presentations:
- Delta Stewardship Council
- DWR
- LIA
- SCWA
- RD 2060 & 2068
- CDWA

August 19-20 - Delta Independent Science Board Meeting

A Meeting Notice will be posted 10 days before the meeting.

Current Opportunities to Comment

There are currently no specific opportunities to comment at this time, but be sure to check back periodically for updates. If you have any questions, please contact engage@deltacouncil.ca.gov.

Share General Feedback

General public comments can be sent to the Council via:

Email:
- engage@deltacouncil.ca.gov
Phone:
- (916) 445-5511
Mail:
- Delta Stewardship Council
  c/o Office of Public Participation
  980 Ninth Street, Suite 1500
  Sacramento, CA 95814

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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