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 2: Delta Protection Commission on Senate Bill 821
- Agenda Item 3: Monitoring Enterprise Review Excerpts (available upon request by emailing disb@deltacouncil.ca.gov)
- Public Correspondence:
- Re: SB 821 (Committee on Natural Resources and Water): Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta: Delta Independent Science Board - REQUEST FOR SIGNATURE from the Delta Counties Coalition (received July 14, 2021)
- July 28-30: White House Listening Sessions on Scientific Integrity and Evidence-Based Policymaking from California Water Research (received July 24, 2021)
- Update: Delta Protection Commission vote on SB 821 position, Water Board Chair expresses support, comments to White House listening session from California Water Research (received August 4, 2021)
- Presentations (available by request by emailing disb@deltacouncil.ca.gov):
- Overview of the United States Geological Survey by Mike Chotkowksi
- Overview of the NOAA Fisheries Southwest Fisheries Science Center by Rachel Johnson
- Overview of the United States Bureau of Reclamation by Joshua Israel
- Overview of the California Department of Water Resources by Lenny Grimaldo
- Overview of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife by Carl Wilcox
- Background Materials:
- Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Binder Memo
- Agenda Item 3 - Consent Calendar
- Agenda Item 6 - Executive Officer's Report
- Legal Update
- Legislative Update
- Agenda Item 7 - Lead Scientist's Report
- Agenda Item 8 - Delta Protection Commission Recreation and Tourism Update to the Economic Sustainability Plan Comment Letter
- Agenda Item 9 - Delta Social Science Integration Update
- Agenda Item 10 - Public Participation Plan Update
- Agenda Item 11 - Delta Levees Investment Strategy Update, California Environmental Quality Act Addendum Approval, and Rulemaking Authorization
- Attachment 1 - Resolution 2021-02: Approval of the Delta Plan Amendments Program Environmental Impact Report Addendum and Rulemaking Authorization for Delta Plan Policy RR P1 (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 23, §§ 5001 and 5012)
- Resolution Attachment 1 - Delta Plan Chapter 7, Reduce Risk to People, Property, and State Interests in the Delta
- Resolution Attachment 2 - Delta Plan Amendments Program Environmental Impact Report - Delta Levees Investment Strategy Addendum
- Resolution Attachment 3 - Staff-Recommended DLIS Prioritization Table and Map
- Resolution Attachment 4 - Staff-Recommended Modified Preliminary Draft Regulatory Language for Delta Plan Policy RR P1
- Attachment 2 - May 2021 Council Meeting Delta Levees Investment Strategy Update Information Item
- Attachment 3 - Central Valley Flood Protection Board Resolution No. 2018-06 For the Acceptable Operation and Maintenance of the State Plan of Flood Control
- Attachment 1 - Resolution 2021-02: Approval of the Delta Plan Amendments Program Environmental Impact Report Addendum and Rulemaking Authorization for Delta Plan Policy RR P1 (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 23, §§ 5001 and 5012)
- Presentations:
- For reference, the Delta Plan Amendments PEIR documents referred to in the staff report and subsequent attachments are available here: https://deltacouncil.box.com/s/tvsolpv8b6t3v42fugpzzwpdqdz8piz1
- Visit the California Sea Grant web page to access event details.
- Attendance is free with registration.
- Recording
- Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Public Correspondence:
- The ISB Monitoring Enterprise Review from the Coalition for a Sustainable Delta (received August 26, 2021)
- On scientific confluence and the challenges of avoiding a ghastly future in California water from California Water Research (received September 15, 2021)
- Thank you for Your Service from Heinrich Albert (received September 16, 2021)
- Presentations:
- Agenda Item 9: Overview of the Delta Science Program by Dr. Laurel Larsen (available upon request by emailing disb@deltacouncil.ca.gov)
- Background Materials:
- Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Binder Memo
- Agenda Item 3 - Consent Calendar
- Agenda Item 6 - Executive Officer's Report
- Legal Update
- Legislative Update
- Agenda Item 7 - Lead Scientist's Report
- Agenda Item 8 - Consideration and Possible Approval of a Contract with the Regents of the University of California San Diego, California Sea Grant for the 2022 Class of Delta Science Fellows and 2022/2023 Classes of State Policy Fellows
- Agenda Item 9 - Delta Watermaster Update
- Agenda Item 10 - Metropolitan Transportation Commission/Association of Bay Area Governments’ Draft Plan Bay Area 2050 Delta Plan Comment Letter
- Agenda Item 11 - San Francisco Estuary Partnership and Estuary Blueprint Update
- Revised Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Agenda Item 2: 2021 Delta Invasive Species Symposium
- Agenda Item 4: Delta Lead Scientist Report
- Agenda Item 4: Adapting Restoration for a Changing Climate Symposium Flyer
- Agenda Item 4: Delta Governance Survey
- Agenda Item 5: Draft Monitoring Enterprise Review (dated 10/12/21)
- Agenda Item 6: Stakeholder Views of the Delta ISB
- Agenda Item 8: Draft Water Supply Reliability Review (dated 9/1/21)
- Public Correspondence:
- Prior to the Delta ISB’s October 19, 2021, meeting, the Delta ISB received the following public correspondence:
- In addition, the Delta ISB received the following public correspondence on its water supply reliability review (dated 9/1/2021):
- Richard Norgaard (received 10/8/2021)
- Ben Bray (received 10/13/2021)
- Thomas Zuckerman (Central Delta Water Agency) (received 10/14/2021)
- Central Delta Water Agency (received 10/15/2021)
- Attachment 1: Recommendations for an Effective Water Change
- Attachment 2: Delta Water Facilities
- Both attachments available upon request by emailing disb@deltacouncil.ca.gov
- Westlands Water District (received 10/15/2021)
- State Water Contractors (received 10/15/2021)
- Attachment: Table of Comments
- Available upon request by emailing disb@deltacouncil.ca.gov
- Attachment: Table of Comments
- California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, California Water Impact Network, Aqualliance, and California Water Research (received 10/15/2021)
- Background Materials:
- Meeting Notice
- Meeting Materials:
- Binder Memo
- Agenda Item 3 - Consent Calendar
- Agenda Item 5 - Public Comment
- Agenda Item 6 - Executive Officer's Report
- Legal Update
- Legislative Update
- Agenda Item 7 - Lead Scientist's Report
- Attachment 1
- Attachment 2 - Drought Decision Making Typology
- Agenda Item 8 - Department of Water Resources’ 2021 Emergency Drought Salinity Barrier in the Delta
- Agenda Item 9 - 2021 Van Sickle Flooding Event
- Agenda Item 10 - Draft 2022 Central Valley Flood Protection Plan Update
Current Opportunities to Comment
The Delta Independent Science Board is seeking feedback on its draft report: Review of the Monitoring Enterprise in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Written public comments should be emailed to disb@deltacouncil.ca.gov by 5:00 PM on Friday, November 12, 2021.
The Delta Stewardship Council is soliciting comments on the draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the proposed amendments to Chapter 4 of the Delta Plan – Protect, Restore, and Enhance the Delta Ecosystem. An opportunity for oral comment will be during the public hearing portion of the Thursday, November 18, 2021 Council meeting. Written comments should be emailed to ecosystemamendment@deltacouncil.ca.gov by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Additional instructions are detailed in the Notice of Availability
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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