Delta Governance Policy Principles

Delta governance is a central issue in the recent Strategic Plan of the Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force created by Governor Schwarzenegger pursuant to Executive Order S-17- 06. Moreover, resolving issues related to Delta governance is required as part of any plan to finance and implement a comprehensive program to restore water supply reliability and protect and restore the environment in California. Delta governance, as defined here, refers
to the institutional structure and processes through which decisions made by local, state and federal agencies that affect the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta are developed, implemented, and coordinated.