Make a stand for increased flows that benefit fish, river health, and frontline communities.
The State Water Board recently released a new document for Phase 2 of the Bay-Delta Quality Control Plan, and will host a workshop and opportunity for public comment on December 12. This is a critical juncture for community input and participation.
The sprawling Bay-Delta watershed includes all tributaries of the San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers, including the Tuolumne River. Phase 2 focuses on the Sacramento tributaries and the Delta, and it will set a precedent for how flow rates are determined in this system.
Competing with the Bay-Delta Plan are Voluntary Agreements—supported by the water diverters—that propose half measures that won’t get our rivers flowing. It’s critical that we convince the State Water Board to stand strong, reject the Voluntary Agreements, and adopt the scientifically-vetted Bay-Delta Plan.
Plan to testify at the State Water Board workshop? Fill out a speaker card to get on the list.
Get Involved!
Train With Us: Watch our online zoom training and slideshow (from Defenders of Wildlife) to learn how to craft a strategic and well-delivered public comment and to prepare to testify at a State Water Board workshop. Our suggested talking points are here!
Testify: Make a public comment with us online at the State Water Board workshop on Thursday, December 12. A critical mass shows that our community is engaged and paying attention. This workshop will include topical presentations and the opportunity to comment. The full schedule of State Water Board workshops are posted here.
Plan to testify? Fill out this speaker card to get on the list!Submit Personalized Public Comments: Share your concern for the health of our rivers and the connected Bay-Delta. Whether it's scientific, economic, or hope for social and ecological justice, your unique perspective is invaluable.
Submit Before the Deadline: The deadline for submitting written comments is Thursday, December 19, 2024. You can submit your comments via email to SacDeltaComments@waterboards.ca.gov with the subject: “Comment Letter – Draft Sacramento/Delta Bay-Delta Plan Updates.”
Additional Resources
Talking Points for Delivering Public Comment at a State Water Board Meeting
Training Slideshow from Defenders of WildlifeVoluntary Agreements Position Paper from Defenders of Wildlife
The Impact of Your Action
Sharing verbal or written comments significantly contributes to the ongoing effort to protect and restore California rivers and the Bay-Delta ecosystem. It's a small investment of time and we urge you to join us in this crucial effort.