press release Peripheral Canal Is Best Strategy To Save Delta Ecosystem, Ensure Reliable Water Supply Jul 17, 2008
Report Envisioning Futures for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta By Ellen Hanak, Jay Lund, William Fleenor, Jeffrey Mount ... Feb 7, 2007 Because of the report’s size, download time may be lengthy for some systems. To download most efficiently, right click on the link “Free download of report (PDF)” and save the document to your computer. California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is widely perceived to be in crisis today: its levee system is fragile, many of its native species are declining rapidly, and it lacks strong governing institutions to deal with its problems. In its current state, the Delta is unsustainable for almost all stakeholders. This report provides a comprehensive, scientifically up-to-date analysis and outlines several alternative management strategies for the Delta. To view individual chapters, click on the links below.SummaryIntroductionThe Legacies of Delta HistoryDrivers of Change Within the DeltaThe Future of the Delta as an Aquatic EcosystemA Crisis of Confidence: Shifting Stakeholder Perspectives on the DeltaWater Supply Adaptations to Changes in Delta ManagementDelta Options and AlternativesEvaluating Delta AlternativesFinancing and Governing a Soft LandingConclusions and RecommendationsMaps (full-color)
