Restore the Delta

This 28th of November, we’re thankful for our incredible partners, supporters, and followers. Your support drives our efforts to protect and advocate for the Delta. We appreciate all that you do! #Cawater

Join us for the Just Transitions Environmental Justice Workshop! This workshop is part of the Just Transitions in the Delta project, a University of California research initiative aimed at fostering equitable water management and climate adaptation in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed. In partnership with Restore the Delta, we're bringing together community members, environmental justice advocates, and leaders to review adaptation scenarios developed with public input while also discussing values and criteria for assessing these scenarios. The event will take place on December 3rd at Restore the Delta. Food & refreshments will be provided. Register now using the QR code, phone number, or website link below! https://lnkd.in/gdAsS--C #CaWater #EnvironmentalJustice

Join the Mormon Slough Restoration Association and Restore the Delta in learning about how we can transform the nine-mile Mormon Slough into a safe, green space with nature trails and wetlands! We will be having a community meeting at the Stribley Community Center on December 7, 2024, from 3PM-4PM, we hope to see you there! For questions and to learn more, reach out to our Flood & Land Restoration Manager, Artie Valencia, at [email protected]. #Cawater?#Stocktonca

?? Have you tuned in to Episode 3 of the?#DeltaFlows?podcast yet? In this episode, our host Tony Gladney is joined by Scott Artis, Executive Director of?Golden State Salmon Association, to explore the impact of California’s second year without a commercial salmon season. Discover how this closure affects families, businesses, and the environment. What stood out to you in this episode? Let us know in the comments! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dCwaRvwc Apple: https://lnkd.in/dc47BCu7 Captivate: https://lnkd.in/dsXavy2M Amazon: https://lnkd.in/d-2kD9tm YouTube: https://lnkd.in/drwGKM5x #Cawater?#Salmon

With the recent election results, we want to reassure our supporters that our commitment to advocating for clean, sustainable water solutions still remains. Regardless of changes in political power, we’ll continue to push forward with science-backed strategies, policy work, and public outreach to uphold Clean Water Act standards for our local communities. We are dedicated to protecting the largest estuary on the West Coast and will continue speaking truth to preserve this vital resource. Together, we can stay strong and Restore the Delta. #Cawater

This past weekend, our Restore the Delta team had the pleasure of attending the Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival! At this event we had the opportunity to learn more about these magnificent birds and the San Joaquin Bay-Delta estuaries they call home. Connect with us to stay informed on important topics like fish and wildlife preservation, flood risk awareness, our advocacy against the Delta tunnel, and more. #Cawater

??Episode 3 of the #Deltaflows podcast is out now! This episode dives into all things salmon with special guest Scott Artis, Executive Director of the Golden State Salmon Association. Tune in to learn about how California endures its second year without a commercial salmon season and how the toll on families, businesses, and the environment has become increasingly evident. Chinook salmon, a critical keystone species, are disappearing from our rivers, putting entire food webs and communities at risk. In this episode, we examine the consequences of this closure. From economic losses to ecological disruptions, we explore how this absence is felt across California and what it means for the future. Can we restore balance, protect this iconic species, and bring back a healthy salmon fishery? Join us for an in-depth look at the complexities of salmon recovery and the hopes for a sustainable future in California’s rivers and oceans. Available everywhere you enjoy podcasts! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gmR-VA4a Apple: https://lnkd.in/gftSD8Q4 Captivate: https://lnkd.in/g4iB7n-u Amazon: https://lnkd.in/gYwvSfu2 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/geJD7Jyi #Cawater #Salmon

"How did the decline in salmon even happen? How did we get to this point in the first place?" ?? These questions and more will be answered in this upcoming episode of the #Deltaflows podcast as we dive into this pressing issue with Scott Artis from Golden State Salmon Association. What is your take on the decline of salmon fisheries here in California? Let us know below! #Cawater #salmon

Celebrate a historic moment for Stockton! Take a look at the newly established Smith Canal Gate Project, California’s first-ever flood gate. This $96M project will protect 8,500 properties from flooding and help families save on high-cost flood insurance. A big thank you to everyone involved, including the San Joaquin Area Flood Control, Congressman Rep. Josh Harder and California Department of Water Resources. #Cawater #SmithCanalGate

Celebrate a historic moment for Stockton! Take a look at the newly established Smith Canal Gate Project, California’s first-ever flood gate. This $96M project will protect 8,500 properties from flooding and help families save on high-cost flood insurance. A big thank you to everyone involved, including the San Joaquin Area Flood Control, Congressman Rep. Josh Harder and California Department of Water Resources. #Cawater #SmithCanalGate