Public meetings are currently held every 4-6 weeks. Progress of the working groups and other updates will be reported at these meetings and be subject to open public discussion. These meetings will be open to participation by all interest groups and members of the public.
For upcoming meetings, view the calendar.
Upcoming Public Meetings
February 29, 2012 - A public meeting is scheduled for February 29 from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Pagoda Building, City View Room, 429 J Street (corner of 5th and J Streets), Sacramento, CA. Parking is available at the City of Sacramento Downtown Plaza parking facilities. View the map.
Meeting topics include an update and discussion of the Effects Analysis and BDCP documents, an update on the environmental review process and proposed tunnel conveyance, and a panel discussion on the BDCP relationship to other Delta programs. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be available via conference call at 1-888-369-1427, access code 8278112.
March 28, 2012 - A public meeting is planned for the afternoon of March 28 at the Pagoda Building, 429 J Street, Sacramento. Meeting details will be available soon.
Meeting Materials
January 25, 2012 - A Public Meeting was held on January 25 in Sacramento. Meeting topics included an update and discussion of Effects Analysis and BDCP documents, and an update on the environmental review process. Review the meeting agenda, trajectory and meeting presentation.
December 14, 2011 - A public meeting was held on Wednesday, December 14 to discuss the new BDCP document review process, provide an update on the Effects Analysis, and share updates on issues currently being discussed in the working groups. View the video recording of the meeting, as well as the meeting presentation and agenda.
November 16, 2011 - A BDCP Public meeting was held on Wednesday, November 16. The meeting included an update on the BDCP planning process and ongoing topics, as well as a roundtable discussion focusing on how demand management for water from the Delta interacts with BDCP. View the meeting agenda and click here to learn more about this discussion topic. View the PowerPoint Presentation here. A recording of the meeting webcast is available for review as well as the audio recording of the meeting.
September 27, 2011 - A public meeting was held on September 27 to provide updates on the BDCP and issues being addressed by active working groups, and facilitate discussion on outstanding BDCP issues, including conveyance facilities. A webcast recording of the meeting can be viewed online at http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=82184.
Additionally, view the following meeting materials:
Meeting Agenda
General Presentation
Presentation - Delta Recreation Plan
Handouts from CA State Parks
Presentation - Employment Impacts for Potential Delta Conveyance Options
Conveyance Presentation
August 11, 2011 - A public meeting was held on August 11 to facilitate public discussion on the resolution of outstanding BDCP issues currently being addressed by working groups. The following materials were presented or discussed at the meeting.
Meeting Agenda
Transcript 1(Includes the first portion of the public meeting presentation)
Transcript 2(Includes the second portion of the public meeting presentation)
Transcript 3(Includes the last portion of the public meeting presentation, Cache Slough presentation, and CA DFG presentation)
Public Meeting Presentation
Cache Slough Presentation
BDCP Milestones Schedule Handout
BDCP Alternatives Update
CA Department of Fish and Game Presentation
May 2011 Alternative BDCP Initial Project Operations Criteria
February 11, 2010 Steering Committee Proposed Long Term Water Operations Handout
August 11 Public Meeting Summary
June 15, 2011 - A public meeting was held to update stakeholders about the progress of the BDCP. View the meeting presentation and meeting agenda. A webcast of the meeting is also available here. Click here to view the June 15 Public Meeting Summary.
April 25, 2011 - Natural Resources Secretary, John Laird, and Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, David J. Hayes, gathered with stakeholders and the public to discuss the challenges and process for meeting the BDCP's dual goals of ecosystem restoration and water supply reliability, and their commitment to completing a habitat conservation plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta that achieves these goals.
Natural Resources Deputy Secretary, Dr. Jerry Meral, provided an update on the BDCP since the November 18, 2010 Working Draft of the BDCP, the process for resolution of key features of the draft plan, and important environmental analysis needed before a final BDCP may be approved.
View the webcast of the meeting, the Public Involvement handout and the meeting agenda.