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.
Missed Opportunities
See how the Delta Conveyance Project could capture more water during high-flow periods while maintaining environmental protections.
Planning Process Next Steps
A snapshot of the major environmental compliance and permitting processes required for the Delta Conveyance Project.
Planning Schedule
Explore the key milestones and timeline guiding the Delta Conveyance Project’s planning and approvals.
Accountability Action Plan
DWR has made numerous commitments to address effects within the local community during construction of the Delta Conveyance Project, with the overall goal being to avoid, minimize or offset these effects. To describe, memorialize, track, and fulfill these commitments, DWR has established this Accountability Action Plan.
News & Updates
Delta Conveyance Project Receives Critical Federal Clearance to Advance Construction
June 5, 2026
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has received Biological Opinions from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for Delta Conveyance Project construction and construction-related maintenance activities. This important milestone marks the completion of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) process for construction.
DWR Submits Delta Conveyance Project Certification of Consistency with the Delta Plan
October 17, 2025
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) submitted a Certification of Consistency with the Delta Plan for the Delta Conveyance Project on October 17, 2025.
NOI to Submit Certification of Consistency with the Delta Plan: Delta Conveyance Project
October 3, 2025
This notice serves to inform all interested parties that the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) intends to submit to the Delta Stewardship Council a Certification of Consistency for the Delta Conveyance Project.
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