To ensure that the Delta Plan evolves appropriately with time, the Delta Reform Act requires that the Council review the comprehensive management plan at least once every five years and revise it as the Council deems appropriate. Completed in 2019, the first review of the Delta Plan reflected on the successes and challenges of implementation efforts across agencies, prioritized near-term efforts, and identified planning topics and emerging issues like environmental justice.

The 2022 Estuary Blueprint is a collaborative, consensus-driven five-year roadmap for the San Francisco Estuary. It identifies the top actions needed for climate change adaptation, improved water quality for animals and people, healthier wildlife and habitats, and thriving human communities. The Council is proud to have contributed to the development of the Blueprint and looks forward to partnering with San Francisco Estuary Partnership in its implementation.

Public participation is fundamental to the Council’s work toward ensuring a reliable California water supply and resilient Delta ecosystem in a manner that protects and enhances the unique values of the Delta as an evolving place where people live, work, and recreate. The Council’s monthly meetings are the definitive place for the public to learn about and comment on the implementation of the Delta Plan.