Delta Decline

The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is an important economic and environmental resource that benefits virtually all of California. The Delta provides agricultural and municipal water for two-thirds of the State’s population and is a unique ecosystem that provides crucial habitat for important species. It is an attractive destination for urban, environmental and recreation uses. Today, there is no question that the Delta is in peril, as 1,100 miles of levees are aging and deteriorating, water supply and reliability are in jeopardy and native species are declining.

The cause(s) of this decline and the appropriate way to stem it have been – and continue to be – the subject of much debate among policy makers and interest groups.

Supporting Information:

Fact Sheet: Pelagic Organism Decline (POD)

Video: Delta Facts, Delta Fiction