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Join Us In Sacramento: Advoacy Day For The Delta

We invite you to join us in Sacramento on June 3rd for a Day of Advocacy for the Delta — an opportunity to engage directly with legislators on water policy issues affecting our communities, environment, and economy.

This year's advocacy priorities are:

  1. Governor's Proposed Budget Revisions (May Revise)

  2. 2026 Bill Priorities

  3. Water Renaissance Plan — our coalition's vision for balanced, forward-thinking water policy in California that works for both people and ecosystems.

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A Big Win for the Delta: People Power Stops Dangerous Trailer Bills

Two last-minute “trailer bills” expected to fast-track the Delta Conveyance Project and weaken public review of the Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan were stopped in their tracks. These measures would have sidelined Tribes, erased environmental protections, and given a blank check to corporate water contractors.

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Widespread Opposition for Governor’s Proposal to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Project

Leaders of the Legislative Delta Caucus and statewide organizations stood united together today during a press conference to denounce Governor Newsom’s budget proposal to fast-track the Delta Tunnel Project and encourage fellow legislators to oppose any plan to accelerate construction of the $20 billion-plus, destructive tunnel. The project is receiving widespread opposition from leaders throughout the state, especially those in the Delta whose 4 million residents would be most directly impacted. Here’s what they are saying:

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