Report Envisioning Futures for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta By Ellen Hanak, Jay Lund, William Fleenor, Jeffrey Mount ... Feb 7, 2007 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. Summary Introduction The Legacies of Delta History Drivers of Change Within the Delta The Future of the Delta as an Aquatic Ecosystem A Crisis of Confidence: Shifting Stakeholder Perspectives on the Delta Water Supply Adaptations to Changes in Delta Management Delta Options and Alternatives Evaluating Delta Alternatives Financing and Governing a Soft Landing Conclusions and Recommendations Maps (full-color)
blog post Drought Watch: Water Not Wasted to the Sea By Jeffrey Mount Feb 10, 2015 The water from the latest storm that is moving down the Sacramento River, out through the Delta, and into the Bay benefits a broad range of users.
blog post New Strategy, New Challenges for the Delta By Ellen Hanak, Jay Lund, Jeffrey Mount, Brian Gray May 8, 2015 Governor Brown’s new approach to managing the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta brings new challenges.
blog post Video: Managing Water and Farmland Transitions in the San Joaquin Valley By Sarah Bardeen Sep 26, 2023 For the past seven years, the PPIC Water Policy Center has been researching how the San Joaquin Valley can adapt to a future with less water. On September 20, we held a special half-day event that drew together an array of growers, water managers, agency staff, and others to discuss how to best manage the changes ahead. Read our writeup—and watch the videos!
blog post Five Things You Need to Know About Water By Ellen Hanak Apr 6, 2015 Five immutable facts about California water guide the work of the PPIC Water Policy Center.
blog post Stressful Times for Drought-Stricken Delta By Lori Pottinger Oct 5, 2015 How is the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta faring? An interview with the vice-chair of the Delta Stewardship Council.
blog post Managing a Non-Native Delta Ecosystem By Lori Pottinger Sep 16, 2019 The Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta has more non-native species than native ones, and its estuary is the most invaded in the world. We talked to scientist Jim Cloern about this challenge.
