Delta Conveyance Project
Permits & Regulatory Compliance
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) initiated the planning for the proposed Delta Conveyance Project in early 2020 and is pursuing numerous environmental compliance and permitting processes that must be completed prior to construction and operation of the project.
Planning Process Next Steps
A snapshot of the major environmental compliance and permitting processes required for the Delta Conveyance Project.
News & Updates
Change in Point of Diversion Petition Submitted to State Water Board
February 22, 2024
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has submitted a Change in Point of Diversion Petition for the Delta Conveyance Project to the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board). The State Water Board will now review the petition for accuracy and completeness and then issue a public notice detailing their public review process.
DWR Approves Delta Conveyance Project
December 21, 2023
The Department of Water Resources today approved the Delta Conveyance Project, certifying the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and completing an extensive environmental review. DWR selected the “Bethany Reservoir Alignment” for further engineering, design and permitting.
Final Environmental Impact Report
December 8, 2023
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is today releasing the Final Environmental Impact Report to public agencies that commented on the Draft EIR, per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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