An unlikely coalition of farmers and water managers, who in the past would be at loggerheads over the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, are banding together in an effort to move the needle on how to better manage this unique resource. … The Great Valley Farm Water Partnership, formed two years ago, includes members from the delta and San Joaquin Valley, regions that have historically advocated for delta operations from their own silos. By seeking unity and practical outcomes for both farmers and the environment, the partnership is gaining traction. 

Other Delta news:

• Maven’s Notebook: Blog: New publication highlights importance of Yolo Bypass flooding for the estuary’s food web
• Escalon Journal (Calif.): Opinion: Greenhouse gas fees may shore up Delta levees
• California Department of Water Resources: News release: Delta Conveyance Project – minimizing community impacts from construction​