Bay-Delta Office

The Bay-Delta Office coordinates the legal and regulatory compliance requirements associated with the Central Valley Project, provides biological support for water operations, implements many of the fish and wildlife project purposes, and supports water supply development, in partnership with other Reclamation offices, agencies, stakeholders, interested parties, and the public.

2021 Reinitiation of Consultation of the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project

On Nov. 15, 2024, Reclamation released the final Environmental Impact Statement for the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project. The document analyzes five alternatives reflecting a reasonable range of options for the operation of dams, powerplants, and related facilities of the Central Valley Project and Delta facilities of the State Water Project. The draft Environmental Impact Statement was distributed in July 2024 followed by six public meetings. More than 1,000 comments were received and responded to as part of the final Environmental Impact Statement. Reclamation expects to finalize the new operating plan with a record of decision on Dec. 20,2024. 

The final environmental impact statement is available at https://www.usbr.gov/mp/nepa/nepa_project_details.php?Project_ID=54661

WIIN Act Quarterly Update Meeting

On December 10, 2024, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 pm, Reclamation will hold a quarterly meeting to provide an update on the development of the Biological Assessment for the 2021 Reinitiation of Consultation on the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project, pursuant to the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. The meeting will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams. Materials will be posted prior to the meeting.

  • Meeting Date: Dec. 10, 2024
  • Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
  • Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting
  • Agenda:
    • Overview of Longfin Smelt Critical Habitat (presented by USFWS)
    • Status of Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project Record of Decision 
    • Status of USFWS and NMFS Biological Opinions
    • Trinity River Reconsultation Update

 

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Last Updated: 12/3/24