Delta Flows -- July 7, 2010 -Training wheels -Pipe dream -We've been framed -New lawsuit considers groundwater and the public trust -"Paper Water" online Media Alert -- July 6, 2010 -What's next for the water bond? By Dan Walters Delta Flows -- July 1, 2010 -Dealing with the Devil -Editor's Note: What exactly is an NHA? -CSPA, AquAlliance and CWIN Sue U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Action Alert- July 1, 2010 -Huge Chance TODAY to Stop the Water Bond Urgent! Call your legislator today: Scrap the bond, don't postpone it! Delta Flows -- June 28, 2010 -It sounded like a good idea to us -We're dancing as fast as we can Delta Flows -- June 23, 2010 -"Lipstick on a pig" -And while we're tweaking things . . -Feinstein's favor for Resnick et al. is still a bad idea -Confirmation of something we guessed Action Alert- June 21, 2010 -Join the Campaign Against the 2010 Water Bond! Delta Flows -- June 15, 2010 -Tracking -They made a wrong turn back there -No hurdles for Mount -A Flood Management Plan inches forward -By Invitation Only? Delta Flows -- June 3, 2010 -Ten more years to deal with that pesky selenium? -Only fast thinkers need apply -No hurdles for Mount -You couldn't run a business this way -Will the DSC be better listeners? -A glimpse of how the Dutch view floods Delta Flows -- May 27, 2010 -Who's in whose pocket? -TNC pragmatism Part 2: Nestlé -Wanger leads us all in a big, costly circle -And what will they do with that water? -Tackling selenium, or not Delta Flows -- May 25, 2010 -Souls for sale? -Isenberg: still stealing the show -3rd Annual Waldo Music Fest -Ruling on Salmon Protections Delta Flows -- May 17, 2010 -Prodding Interior about Two-Gates- -When is more better? -Leaving the table hungry Delta Flows -- April 28, 2010 -They're keeping their heads down at Water, Parks, and Wildlife -We're keeping an eye on the Delta Stewardship Council -Magic Kingdom meets water sleight-of-hand Delta Flows -- Special Edition, April 23, 2010 -Assemblymember Huber's Bill to Stop the PC without Leg Vote -Restore the Delta Files Incompatibility of Office Compaint with Attorney General Action Alert- April 21, 2010 -Restore the Delta Bass Fishing Tournament. -on-line auction for fishing gear Delta Flows -- April 19, 2010 -Delta Stewardship Council launched on April Fools Day -Conflicts of interest right from the start -A cozy little oversight relationship -CALFED redux? -Where is reduced Delta reliance in all this? Delta Flows -- April 14, 2010 -Yes, fish are better of with more water -It's Fuller vs. Stripers Again -Huber reintroduces her sensible canal proposal -Riverkeeper gets it wrong -Speaking of predation -The lions share, but only if they have to -Will fishermen need "take" permits next? Action Alert- April 12, 2010 -California Sportfishing Protection Alliance Notice to California Anglers Action Alert- March 29, 2010 -Salmon Summit Come Tell Your Story to Congressional Leaders Delta Flows -- March 24, 2010 -Good News, for sure -Good News, sort of -Bad News, but not a surprise -Going with the flow -Correction Delta flows -- March 18, 2010 -BDCP Steering Committee Models Evasiveness -Reduced Water Exports Doesn't Work For Westlands Delta flows -- March 11, 2010 -- special edition -Joint Assembly/Senate Oversight Hearing -And We're Paying For This How? -Do This Our Way -Other State Agencies Delta Flows -- March 8, 2010 -Tidy Little Profit -Salt Will Bring Out the Flavor -Lost Annual Report -Conversations on Mercury -No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Delta Flows -- March 1, 2010 -Senator Feinstein Backs Off for Now -Civil Discourse, Few New Answers -BDCP Gives Another Big Shrug -Conversations on Water/Hablemos del Agua -Central Valley Water Forum Scheduled for Fresno Media Alert February 26, 2010 Feinstein amendment is a water grab Media Alert February 25, 2010 -Fish out of water? Peripheral-canal opponents claim lobbying and political donations have tainted decision process Media Alert -- February 24, 2010 -Senator Feinstein Shuts Out Delta Communities and Fishermen From Water Export Talks Media Alert -- February 13, 2010 -Dem Sell-out Dianne Feinstein Attempts End-Run to Hand California Water to Billionaire Farmers -Feinstein water plan may give Boxer headaches Second Media Alert -- February 12, 2010 Senator Feinstein's willingness to suspend Endangered Species Act protections for Chinook salmon Media Alert -- February 12, 2010 -Myths and Facts about San Joaquin Valley Job Loss Action Alert, February 11, 2010 -Call Senator Diane Feinstein Now and Let Her Know That You Support Endangered Species Protections for Delta Fisheries and Delta Communities Delta Flows -- February 10, 2010 -Project Big? Then Never Mind the Environment -The BDCP Continues to Wander in Wonderland -Meanwhile, out at the pumps... -UOP Sponsors Water Forum at McGeorge -California Duck Days Delta Flows -- February 1, 2010 -National Resource Council Committee Meets about the Delta -Senator hosts exhibit of local artists Delta photos, Photographs on public display in Wolks office Media Alert -- January 22, 2010 -Delta Science Panel Witness List Raises Questions About Commitment to Real Science Delta Flows -- January 14, 2010 -Questions on Economic Data and Value of Westlands Agriculture -Lester Snow Appointed Head of the California Resources Agency -This Just In -National Academies Project on Sustainable Water and Environmental Management in the California Bay Delta -The 2009 Water Lobbying Report Media Alert for January 11, 2010 Status quo is far beyond compromised on water issue Media Alert for January 8, 2010 Why Just About Everything You Hear About California's Water Crisis Is Wrong, Wrong, Wrong Media Alert for January 6, 2010 Task force member's water ties questioned Media Alert for January 5, 2010 Luxury development's dubious Delta water supply State bond lets firms profit from water Delta Flows -- January 5, 2010 Phil Isenberg's Business Ties to the Irvine Ranch Water District Media Alert for January 4, 2010 USDA Data Dispels Myth that West Side Growers 'Feed the Nation' -by Dan Bacher Delta Flows -- December 28, 2009 We Expected Better of the Network That Gave Us Edward R. Murrow League of Women Voters: Delta Water Forum Update Fundraising -- December 22, 2009 Support Us! Delta Flows -- December 21, 2009 PPIC Myths and Surveys Delta Flows -- December 16, 2009 Restore the Delta December Rest Break Delta Flows -- December 7, 2009 -Delta Tunnels -- the Preferred Mode of Alternative Conveyance -Who Are We Subsidizing with Water Exports, Water Bonds, and New Conveyance? Media Alert 2 for November 24, 2009 RESTORE THE DELTA Calls on Phony Astroturf Group to Stop Using Its Materials Media Alert -- November 24, 2009 Delta Described as "Toilet Bowl" in Ad Delta Flows -- November 23, 2009 Friends of the Delta: Astroturfing Launches In-Delta Media Campaign Media Alert -- November 5, 2009 What Others Are Saying About the Water Package Second Media Alert -- November 4, 2009 Restore the Delta's Take On The Water Plan Radio Interview on Forum -- KQED, San Francisco Media Alert --- November 4, 2009 Restore the Delta Blasts Legislature for Boondoggle Water Deal Media Alert --- November 3, 2009 Politics of Water Splits Environmental Organizations Action Alert -- November 3, 2009 Call Your Assembly Member and State Senator Today Action Alert October 30, 2009 Delta flows Oct 23, 2009 Language For Water Package Circulates Capitol: Delta Representatives/Community Leaders Barred From Preview Delta Flows October 21, 2009 Today's Joint Hearing Has Been Postponed Delta Flows - Oct 19 2009 Legislature Will Hold Hearing On Delta/Water Legislation Delta Flows -- October 12, 2009 Governor Schwarzenegger's Race to Raise the Deficit Delta Flows - October 7, 2009 Where are the adults in Sacramento? Delta Flows -- October 1, 2009 Truth Telling: California Water According to Jon Stewart Media Alert September 23, 2009 When it comes to Valley ag, Sean Hannity is all wet Stockton Rally Action Alert Rally Before Stockton BDCP Workshop Delta Activists Protest Sham Bay-Delta Conservation Plan Water Meeting Delta Flows for the Week of Sept. 14, 2009 BDCP Makeover Upcoming Meetings Slated for Delta Communities Restore the Delta staff members have spent considerable time recently evaluating overall Bay Delta Conservation Plan and current strategies being implement by the California Resources Agency to "involve" Delta communities in the BDCP process. Media Alert -- September 16, 2009 RESTORE THE DELTA RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LEGISLATIVE WATER SOLUTIONS Delta Flows -- Special Edition, September 12, 2009 Steinberg's Efforts to Revamp California Water Policy Thwarted Immediate Action Alert Steinberg and Schwarzenegger Are Deal Cutting Call your Assembly Rep and State Senator Now Emergency -- All Delta Hands On Deck Now Assembly letter alert Oppose Delta Water Package and $12 Billion Water Bond Send letters to all legislators with 5 easy clicks Delta Flows -- special edition -- September 9, 2009 Steinberg Moves to Revamp California Water Policy in the Dark of Night Media Alert -- September 9, 2009 Wolk withdraws authorship of Delta Conservancy bill Delta Flows for the Week of August 31, 2009 Quantity Over Quality Legislation Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg is trying to push through a water package (the five proposed bills that are now moving into the conference committee process) that would reshape California water policy. Delta Flows for the Week of August 17, 2009 Many, Many, Thanks. Restore the Delta would like to extend a special thank you to Senator Lois Wolk, who did an outstanding job defending the estuary and Delta communities at Tuesday's joint hearing on the Delta bill package currently in the legislature. Delta Flow Special Edition August 13, 2009 Million Boat Float - It's almost here. The Million Boat Float August 16th and 17th. Click here to see the Million Boat Float navigation schedule on the internet. And don't forget the 11 a.m. rally August 17th on the West Steps of the Capitol Delta Flows -- Special Edition -- August 11, 2009 Meeting with Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Hayes Deptuty Interior Secretary David Hayes and DWR Director Lester Snow will hold a public meeting on California's Water Challenges and Delta related issues this Wednesday, August 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Capitol Plaza Holiday Inn in Downtown Sacramento. The address is 300 J Street. Delta Flows for the Week of August 10, 2009 Million Boat Float - This coming weekend, August 16th, a mass flotilla, The Million Boat Float, will leave Antioch and follow the Sacramento River to the State Capitol to show legislators how many passionate people are united to protect the Delta's waterways. Action Alert -- Hayes meeting The Delta's Chance to Talk to the Department of the Interior Upcoming Meeting August 12, 2009 August 6, 2009 Media Alert Opinion: Beware new Peripheral Canal around delta Media Alert August 5, 2009 "Delta Group Details Irk Community" Delta Flows for the week of August 3, 2009 Delta Community and Environment Groups Respond to Delta Legislative Water Package July 31, 2009 fundraising letter Restore the Delta Needs Your Help Delta Flows for the week of July 27, 2009 Restore the Delta has heard that language for water bill legislation will finally be released tomorrow, July 31, 2009. July 23, 2009 Media Alert Any water deal must give Delta protections the top priority Restore the Delta's op-ed in The Capitol Weekly Delta Flows -- July 10, 2009 On July 7, 2009, 200 Restore the Delta supporters turned out for a rally and press conference at the State Capitol to express their discontent over legislative maneuvering to create a Delta solutions package that leaves out the people of the Delta. Action Alert - July 9th, 2009 Please visit our new Facebook page and pass it along to your Facebook friends so that they can learn more about Restore the Delta activities. Action Alert - July 6th Reminder: Rally For The Delta: July 7, 2009 Upcoming Press Conference and Rally July 3, 2009 Media Alert Let Your Voices Be Heard - Rally For The Delta: July 7, 2009 July 7th Press Conference and Rally Press Conference Water Bond Alert We Need You to Double Your Efforts in Sacramento Upcoming Press Conference: Reschedule Assembly Hearing June 30, 2009 media alert Anger alone won't solve the Valley's water woes Delta Flows -- June 29, 2009 Time To Take Action On July 7, 20009 the Assembly Water Parks and Wildlife Committee will hold a hearing on proposed Delta legislation in Room 4202. The hearing is scheduled to take place at 9 a.m. We are asking all our supporters to show up at the Capitol as early as possible to make our presence known. Delta Flows -- Week of June 22, 2009 Many different legislative initiatives have been appearing at both the Federal and State level centered on solving the Delta crisis. This newsletter is dedicated to analyzing these efforts. Delta Flows -- Week of May 4, 2009 Fox News Coverage of Delta FisheriesFox News, in its "usual fair and balanced" reporting methods, has taken up the cause of Central Valley agribusiness and the "economic hardship" that is a result of reductions in water pumping from the Delta. And to boot, Ann Coulter and Sean Hannity are speaking out on behalf Central Valley farming interests. Coulter was featured on Fox News last night; tonight Sean Hannity is hosting a segment entitled "fish or famine." Media Alert May 1, 2009 Jeffrey Michael: Water won't wash away Valley's recession Special to The Bee: Published Friday, May 01, 2009 Delta Flows -- Special Edition -- April 22, 2009 Take Action to Help Protect Delta Fisheries Delta Flows -- April 20, 2009 Lawsuits and Conveyance Salmon closing press release RESTORE THE DELTA CALLS ON LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL POLITICAL LEADERS TO RESTORE WATER FLOWS IN THE DELTA FOR RECOVERY OF CALIFORNIA'S SALMON FISHERY American Rivers Press Release RESTORE THE DELTA CALLS ON LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL POLITICAL LEADERS TO MAKE FLOOD PROTECTION A PRIORITY FOR RESTORATION OF THE DELTA Delta Flows -- Week of March 23rd, 2009 Three Ways To Protect the Delta This morning, ads appearing in the Sacramento Bee and the San Francisco Chronicle from Restore the Delta are calling on our neighbors to help stop the Delta water grab. Media Alert March 12, 2009 California's Claims of Three-Year Drought Are All We Delta Flows -- Week of March 9, 2009 Recapping the Restore the Delta Symposium Media Alert March 3, 2009 Grass-roots call for action on Delta New group's first symposium draws nearly 300 Action Alert Symposium Registration Full Symposium Press Release CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS, DELTA GROWERS, ENVIRONMENTALISTS, AND FISHERMEN JOIN TOGETHER TO CHART THE DETLA'S FUTURE Media Alert -- February 17, 2009 Agencies seek to preserve water behind Calif. dams Delta Flows -- February 9, 2009 State and Federal Water Agencies Seek to Kill the Delta by a Thousand Little Cuts Radanovich Action Alert Water Exporters Want to End the Endangered Species Act Delta Flows -- Special Edition, February 5, 2009 Trust, Governance, and Reform of the State Water Resources Control Board Delta Flows -- Week of February 2, 2009 Restore the Delta is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for the Feburary 28, 2009 Symposium, "A Bold Direction: The People's Vision for the Delta." Launching the morning session will be Keynote Speaker Congressman George Miller (D-Martinez). Delta Flows -- Week of January 26, 2009 "A Bold Direction: The People's Vision for the Delta" NEPA Action Alert - January 9, 2009 Help Stop an End-Run to Build the Peripheral Canal Media Alert - January 9, 2009 The Nature Conservancy Says Ending Delta Exports is Bad for the Environment Delta Flows -- January 8, 2009 Delta Vision Committee Carries Water For Central Valley Agri-Business Press Release - January 7, 2009 Bad Assumptions lead to faulty answers for the the Delta: Restore the Delta questions Nature Conservancy's Goals for the Delta Delta Flows -- January 5th, 2009 Delta Vision Committee Carries Water For Central Valley Agri-Business