New Blog on the Delta Plan Ecosystem Amendment:

Updated Vision and Guidance for Restoration

“While the main objective of amending the Delta Plan was to provide a framework for achieving restored, protected, and functioning [Sacramento-San Joaquin] Delta ecosystems, an important component of this framework is ensuring that ecosystem restoration is implemented in a way that enhances the Delta as a unique place — promoting and protecting the Delta’s human communities, including its cultural, recreational, and agricultural values, along with the Delta’s natural resources,” write Environmental Scientist Annie Merritt and Environmental Program Manager Dan Constable.

This Climate Action Week and Estuaries Week, read their co-authored blog for an overview of the ways in which the Ecosystem Amendment will guide regional restoration efforts and promote restoration that incorporates social considerations.

The image above is courtesy of Dan Constable/Midjourney (https://www.midjourney.com/home/). This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Annie Merritt is an environmental scientist in the ecosystem restoration, land use, and science integration unit within the Council’s planning and performance division. She supports various projects including the Delta Adapts climate adaptation initiative, environmental justice issue paper, and regulatory review of covered actions. Prior to her current position, Annie served as a CivicSpark Climate Fellow with the Council, supporting climate vulnerability and adaptation planning and associated community engagement. 

Dan Constable is an environmental program manager in the Council’s planning and performance division. He leads the ecosystem restoration, land use, and science integration unit at the Council and is involved in a range of projects focused on these topics, including ecosystem restoration policy, climate change adaptation planning, and water resources. Prior to State government, Dan worked in transboundary water governance, biodiversity conservation, and policy across Southeast Asia. He previously worked in the non-profit and private sectors.