Bay Delta
The sustainability of California’s economy, the eighth largest in the world, depends upon a reliable source of water. The Sacramento‐San Joaquin River Delta (Delta) is the hub of our state’s water delivery system and home to one of California’s most important ecosystems. Twenty‐five million Californians —nearly two‐thirds of the state’s population — and millions of acres of farmland rely on water that passes through the Delta. The survival of many endangered species depends on the habitat of the Delta.
As the health of the Delta environment has deteriorated and fish populations declined, state and federal regulations have limited the Delta’s ability to convey an adequate supply of water to southern, central and northern California. And, aging Delta levees are crumbling and not able to withstand the impacts of catastrophic earthquakes, floods and rising sea levels. This growing crisis poses the threat of statewide economic and ecological disaster.
SCWC is dedicated to reaching statewide consensus on Delta issues, and working to accomplish the co-equal goals of water supply reliability and environmental preservation in this crucial estuary. As comprehensive plans to restore the Delta move through their development process, SCWC remains at the forefront of the statewide dialogue, ensuring the voices of our members are heard as we work together to repair this critical resource.
January 23, 2012
support of proposed changes to striped bass fishing regulations in the Delta
January 9, 2012
December 19, 2011
California Legislative Comment Letter
November 15, 2011
Costa Calvert MOA Letter of Support
November 8, 2011
Water-Seismic Risks Backgrounder
October 19, 2011
Employment Impacts for Proposed Bay Delta Water Conveyance Tunnel Options
October 11, 2011
Draft Transcript: Judge Wanger Ruling on Stay for Fall X2 Injunction September 20, 2011
Judge Wanger Ruling on Proposed Fall X2 Action September 6, 2011
State Water Contractors/San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority Letter: Delta Plan 5th Draft
August 24, 2011
August 11, 2011
U.S. Department of the Interior Letter to California Resources Agency on BDCP Schedule
August 10, 2011
California Resources Agency Letter to U.S. Department of the Interior on BDCP Schedule
June 13, 2011
Coalition Letter: Alternate Delta Plan
May 6, 2011
Coalition Letter: Delta Plan 3rd Draft
Water Community Comment Letter: Delta Plan 3rd Draft
May 5, 2011
Report: National Research Council on the Bay Delta Conservation Plan
Jan. 18, 2011
Comment Letter: Delta Plan 1st Draft
Oct. 19, 2010
Comment Letter: Support for Southern California Seawater Desalination
July 30, 2010
Comment Letter: Draft Delta Flow Criteria Report
THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE