Grant Programs
Our Ecosystem Restoration and Water Quality Grant Program focuses on multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects, and is funded through the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1).
The Budget Acts of 2021 and 2022 provided the Delta Conservancy with a one-time general fund allocation of $5,250,000 and $6,125,000 for projects that support climate resilience, community access, and natural resource protection activities that benefit the Delta (collectively known as Climate, Access, and Resource (CAR) funding).
The Amended Budget Act of 2022 provided the Conservancy with a general fund allocation of $36,000,000 for projects that support Nature Based Solutions: Wetland Restoration (NBS: WR). The goals of the funding are to support restoration, conservation, and climate resilience for wetlands in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Our Community Enhancement Grant Program prioritizes funding for projects that address recreation and tourism, historic and cultural preservation, and environmental education. It is funded through the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68).
To reduce drought stress in the Delta watershed, protect Delta water quality, and improve mutual understanding of agricultural practices and water conservation opportunities in different regions within the Legal Delta, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy – in partnership with the Department of Water Resources, the Delta Watermaster, and Delta water users – initiated the Delta Drought Response Pilot Program (DDRPP).
Delta Conservancy Projects
Last Updated: January 2025
| Project Name | Project ID | County | Project Type | Grant Agreement Status | Grantee | Amount Awarded | Project Description | Latest Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Water Quality Improvement Plans (Farm Plans) through the Fish Friendly Farming (FFF) Program | 18-0001-4 | Sacramento, San Joaquin, Yolo | Implementation | closed | California Land Stewardship Institute | $371,000 | Developed, certified, and implemented Farm Water Quality Improvement Plans through the Fish Friendly Farming Program to reduce the generation and transport to waterbodies of agricultural chemicals, sediment, and nutrients from sites within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. | Closed; a final report available for review. |
| Micrometeorological Measurements and Water Budget Calculation to Evaluate Conservation Practices in the Annual Delta Crops | 22-0001-1 | Contra Costa, Sacramento, Yolo | Implementation | active | UC Regents (Davis) | $1,497,611 | The purpose of the project is to measure and estimate water budgets for up to six fields in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta that are implementing field management practices intended to reduce water loss and assess the application of OpenET to estimate consumptive water. For each field site, the University will install eddy covariance, biometeorological, and soil measurement equipment to continuously measure and monitor micrometeorological conditions including evapotranspiration and CO2 exchange. | The six DDRPP grantees currently hosting micrometeorological equipment on their project sites continue to implement water conservation practices as part of the Delta Conservancy’s interagency agreement with UC Davis. Monitoring by the UC Davis research team and collection of micrometeorological and soil data from these six sites will continue through September 2026. |
| Pacific Flyway Center: Walk in the Marsh | CAR01 | Solano | Implementation | active | Pacific Flyway Fund | $1,936,050 | The project funds building three miles of ADA-compliant hiking trails, boardwalks, and educational signage through restored wetlands in Suisun Marsh, along with a parking area, access road upgrades and a shade structure. | The Grantee has gone out to bid for a construction subcontractor. |
| Bees Lakes Habitat Restoration and Public Access | CAR02 | Yolo | Implementation | active | City of West Sacramento | $2,373,800 | The purpose of this project is to enhance ecosystem function to the disturbed area, as well as build 1,395 feet of new trail and a 700-square-foot viewing platform, creating safe and ADA-compliant access to a mature, riparian forest within the City of West Sacramento. | The Grantee has gone out to bid for a construction subcontractor. |
| Big Break Regional Shoreline Restoration and Public Access | CAR03 | Contra Costa | Planning | active | East Bay Regional Parks | $390,000 | This project will lay the foundation for a more extensive implementation project(s) to restore and enhance wetlands and upland habitat and involves the creation of a sea level rise adaptation plan and vegetation management plan. | The project team is drafting an opportunities and constraints report. Stakeholder outreach has begun, with public outreach to begin this quarter. |
| The Delta Aquatic Center of Stockton | CAR05 | San Joaquin | Planning | active | Community Foundation of San Joaquin | $2,544,725 | This grant will fund the preconstruction planning activities for construction of the Delta Aquatic Center of Stockton. This work includes engaging a firm to conduct architectural planning, develop a site master plan and secure the necessary permits, identify construction costs, and create the final construction bid packet. | The Grantee has gone out to bid for a design subcontractor. |
| Central Harbor Park and Boat Launch Facility Upgrade | CAR06 | Contra Costa | Implementation | active | City of Pittsburg | $3,544,395 | This project will fund the construction of improvements to the Central Harbor Park and Boat Launch Facility. Project goals are to increase community access to the waterfront and Delta; provide economic and tourism benefits in the Delta; and provide environmental, historical, and sustainable Delta education. | The Grantee held a groundbreaking ceremony that Conservancy staff attended. |
| Implementation of Best Management Practices in the Delta: A Comprehensive Pesticide Management Project to Improve Water Quality | D181350600 | Sacramento, San Joaquin, Yolo | Implementation | closed | State Water Resource Control Board | $399,407 | Developed, certified, and implemented Farm Water Quality Improvement Plans through the Fish Friendly Farming Program to reduce the generation and transport to waterbodies of agricultural chemicals, sediment, and nutrients from sites within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. | Closed; a final report available for review. |
| Wetland Restoration on Webb Tract | NBS01W | Contra Costa | Planning and implementation | active | The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California | $18,740,549 | Design, study, and construct up to 3,500 acres of wetlands on Webb Tract. | A conceptual design is completed. To reduce construction and long-term costs, the initial wetted acres have been reduced. Wetland acreage will gradually increase over time as soil accretes in the most deeply subsided areas. The Grantee is holding a second public meeting February 12, 2025. |
| Rice Conversion on Webb Tract | NBS01R | Contra Costa | Planning and implementation | active | The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California | $2,166,822 | Design, study, and construct up to 1,500 acres of rice fields. | Conversion of existing corn to rice is expected to start Spring 2025, which is a one-year delay due to higher-than-expected conversion costs. |
| Delta Rice Conversion Program | NBS02 | Contra Costa and San Joaquin | Implementation | active | The Nature Conservancy | $4,333,124 | Grant funding for the Delta Rice Conversion Program will support the conversion of 3,000 to 7,500 acres of current agriculture in the Delta to wildlife-friendly rice for climate and ecosystem benefits. The Nature Conservancy will contract with willing landowners and provide reimbursement for the conversion costs required to prepare land for rice cultivation. | The first 2,700 acres enrolled in this program will cultivate rice starting in spring 2025. Applications for 2026 are due February 7, 2025. |
| Land Acquisition on Bethel Island | NBS03 | Contra Costa | Implementation (Acquisition) | active | John Muir Land Trust | $2,197,466 | Acquired a 600-acre property, Hoover Ranch, on Bethel Island for permanent environmental protection and stewardship. | Escrow closed in December 2024 and the acquisition is complete. The Grantee is completing signage and outreach for the project. |
| Wetland Restoration Project on Staten Island | NBS04 | San Joaquin | Implementation | active | The Nature Conservancy | $6,753,396 | The goal of this project is to implement wetland restoration and carbon farming to create and support vital habitat for birds and other species; reduce greenhouse gas emissions and restore carbon stocks; halt and reverse ground subsidence; provide other co-benefits like improved water quality; and serve as a demonstration project to help scale similar wetland and carbon farming projects across the Delta. | The Grantee is completing final design plans and construction is expected to start in 2025. Conversations with tribal entities are ongoing. |
| Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Habitat and Drainage Improvement | P1-1503 | Yolo | Implementation | closed | Ducks Unlimited | $2,026,814 | This project provided new and enhanced habitat for migrating waterfowl and other species, improved agricultural sustainability and wildlife-friendly agricultural practices, and increased public access in the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. New and improved water supply infrastructure allowed for the restoration of 220 acres of managed seasonal wetlands as well as the enhancement of 1,159 managed seasonal wetlands, 91 acres of semipermanent managed wetlands, and sustainability of 540 acres of agricultural land. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Fish Friendly Farming Certification Program for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta | P1-1505 | Multiple | Planning | closed | California Land Stewardship Institute | $89,450 | This project successfully developed a Fish Friendly Farming Program for the Delta while establishing best management practices for the major crops grown in the Delta. These practices address water quality, wildlife habitat enhancement, and soil and water conservation. The Fish Friendly Farming Program aims to reduce polluted runoff through collaborative efforts with growers to change cultivation and land management practices. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Sherman Island Wetland Restoration Project, Phase III | P1-1508 | Sacramento | Planning | closed | Ducks Unlimited | $99,966 | This planning project developed wetland restoration and enhancement engineering plans, a wetland delineation report, and baseline documents to support future permit applications and environmental compliance efforts. These efforts indicated that when constructed, the planned project will create nearly 1,400 acres of semi-permanent wetland providing habitat, subsidence reversal, and carbon sequestration benefits. | Closed; a final report is available for review. Design plans are still current. Waiting for Phase Two to be completed. |
| Three Creeks Parkway Restoration | P1-1509 | Contra Costa | Implementation | closed | American Rivers | $836,410 | This multi-benefit ecosystem restoration project at the confluence of Marsh, Sand, and Deer creeks (Three Creeks) converted a denuded flood control channel into a riparian corridor by restoring native vegetation on 12.5 acres of Marsh Creek and floodplain and riparian habitat along 4,000 linear feet of creek. Re-establishing functional floodplains increases flood protection and contributes to achieving water quality objectives for the Delta. This project is an early step in a larger effort to restore and improve habitat along the entire length of Marsh Creek from Mount Diablo to the Delta. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Paradise Cut Conservation and Flood Management Plan | P1-1512 | San Joaquin | Planning | closed | San Joaquin Resource Conservation District | $99,924 | This project advanced planning for a new flood bypass that will reduce flood risk, improve habitat and maintain agricultural land along the San Joaquin River south of Paradise Cut. This project was a necessary first step to identify project restoration components, quantify costs and benefits, conduct early-stage feasibility, and initiate community outreach. The project team was also awarded a separate grant by the Conservancy for Phase 2 of the project. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Yolo Bypass Corridors for Flood Escape on the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area | P1-1516 | Yolo | Implementation | closed | Yolo Resource Conservation District | $836,234 | Five miles of new habitat across two corridors were created at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area to provide cover for wildlife escaping flood events and to enhance year-round habitat for wildlife. Additionally, a publicly accessible demonstration planting was established at the main parking area of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. This project involved the community and local high school students during stewardship events to provide hands-on restoration experience and educational opportunities. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Lower Marsh Creek and Sand Creek Watershed Riparian Restoration Planning | P1-1519 | Contra Costa | Planning | closed | American Rivers | $73,493 | Planning efforts conducted by this project included the development of a programmatic CEQA document for the lower Marsh and Sand Creek watersheds that will facilitate permitting of multi-benefit projects designed to improve water quality, enhance flood protection, restore habitat, increase recreational opportunities, and expand public access along the creeks. Additionally, the project team developed design criteria for integrating new stormwater treatment rules into restoration, as well as guidelines for cities and developers on how to better manage stormwater and creekside restoration. | Closed; a final report is available for review. The Programmatic Mitigated Negative Declaration, developed as part of this project, is being used during the planning of the P1-1814 grant. |
| Dutch Slough Tidal Marsh Revegetation | P1-1602 | Contra Costa | Implementation | closed | Reclamation District 2137 | $2,900,000 | This project was Phase 2 of the larger Dutch Slough Tidal Marsh Restoration Project. During this phase, a planting plan was developed, on-site tule and willow nurseries were established, plantings occurred in accordance with the planting plan, and maintenance and monitoring of the planting areas were completed. The goals of the Dutch Slough Restoration Project are to benefit native species by re-establishing natural ecological processes and habitats; to contribute to the scientific understanding of ecological restoration by implementing the project under an adaptive management framework; and to provide people opportunities for shoreline access, education, and recreation. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Petersen Ranch: Working Waterway Habitat Enhancement | P1-1605 | Solano | Implementation | closed | Solano Resource Conservation District | $444,464 | This project created 13.5 acres of habitat with native vegetation along ditch edges and provided alternative drinking water sources for cattle at Petersen Ranch along Lindsey Slough. This work resulted in improved water quality in the Cache Slough Complex and increased diversity and habitat structure for wildlife along riparian areas. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Restoration of Priority Freshwater Wetlands for Endangered Species at the Cosumnes River Preserve | P1-1608 | Sacramento | Implementation | closed | Sacramento County Regional Parks | $942,631 | This project restored the ecologic and hydrologic function and condition of Horseshoe Lake by removing invasive water primrose and its associated biomass and sediments and planting upland and riparian areas. The goal of this restoration was to create additional habitat for the giant garter snake as well as resident and migratory waterfowl and waterbirds. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Investigations of Restoration Techniques that Limit Invasion of Tidal Wetlands | P1-1612 | Contra Costa | Planning | closed | UC Davis | $104,452 | This grant provided funding for a study that investigated several revegetation techniques to deter colonization of invasive species on restoration sites in tidal wetlands such as the Dutch Slough and Bradmoor Island restoration sites. Project outcomes inform restoration strategies that limit invasion of vulnerable tidal systems, which will be put to use by the Department of Water Resources in the planning and implementation of restoration projects, including the adjacent Dutch Slough Restoration Project, as well as several other regionally significant efforts. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Bay Point Restoration and Public Access | P1-1701 | Contra Costa | Implementation | closed | East Bay Regional Park District | $2,100,000 | Located at the waterfront of the Bay Point community in unincorporated Contra Costa County, this project restored about 44 acres of wetland and grassland, 5,595 linear feet of low order saline emergent marsh channel, and 8,170 linear feet of terrestrial transition zone. The shoreline park provides important shoreline access to tidal marshlands and waterfront open space in an area where access is severely limited. The project reconnected the site with adjacent marshland and provided higher ground to offset the loss of habitat due to sea level rise and created over a mile of new tidal channels, providing habitat for native fish and invertebrates and foraging opportunities for shorebirds. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Restoration Planning at River Garden Farms | P1-1702 | Yolo | Planning | closed | American Rivers | $665,367 | This project assessed a broad array of restoration and enhancement opportunities for River Garden Farms by developing conceptual plans for four riparian and one wetland site within the working farm. The long-term goal of the project is to improve the function and connectivity of aquatic habitat on working landscapes by integrating agriculture-compatible restoration and conservation into farm practices and management, thereby providing a model for ecological and economic resiliency. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Knightsen Wetland Restoration & Flood Protection Project | P1-1709 | Contra Costa | Planning | closed | East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy | $1,435,000 | Located in east Contra Costa County, the 645-acre Knightsen Wetland Restoration Project will restore wetland and upland habitat, reduce flooding of adjacent agricultural fields, and improve water quality by collecting and filtering runoff. Planning efforts funded by this grant included site assessments and studies, the development of 65% designs, initial permitting, and community outreach. | Project is complete. Conservancy staff are working with the Grantee to complete closeout. |
| Grizzly Slough Floodplain Restoration Project at the Cosumnes River Preserve | P1-1710 | Sacramento | Implementation | active | Department of Water Resources | $8,700,800 | The project will restore natural flooding to the site by breaching the levee on Grizzly Slough, excavating a channel network from the breach, and constructing a new setback levee along the south property boundary to provide equivalent flood protection pre- and post-project. An agricultural zone of 157 acres will be established and enhanced with new water supply infrastructure to allow cultivation of irrigated crops (corn) to provide wildlife benefits and revenue. The project will benefit species such as floodplain-rearing juvenile chinook salmon, riparian-nesting Swainson’s hawk, and foraging sandhill cranes. | The Grantee submitted a change request to update project performance criteria and clarify long-term deliverables. Consistent with the Conservancy’s Amendment and Modification Policy, the request was reviewed and approved at the Executive Officer level in December 2024. |
| Three Creeks Parkway Restoration #2 | P1-1711 | Contra Costa | Implementation | closed | American Rivers | $990,543 | This project is part of a larger effort to restore and improve habitat along the entire length of Marsh Creek from Mount Diablo to the Delta. The Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project #2 built upon another Conservancy-funded project (Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project #1, P1-1509) to restore an additional acre of floodplain and riparian habitat along Marsh Creek, bringing the total area of the project to 13.5 acres. The project team’s overall goal is to improve habitat, flood management, water quality, and ecosystem resilience in the Marsh Creek watershed. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Bees Lakes Habitat Restoration Plan | P1-1712 | Yolo | Planning | closed | City of West Sacramento | $592,500 | This planning and design project identified a detailed habitat restoration plan for the Bees Lakes area aimed to optimize habitat function, enhance the existing habitat to better meet listed species needs, improve pond water quality, remove potential environmental contaminants, control non-native species, and improve public access management. | Closed; a final report is available for review. The Grantee was awarded Climate, Access, and Restoration funds for implementation at the July 2022 Conservancy Board meeting. |
| Stone Lakes Restoration Planning | P1-1713 | Sacramento | Planning | closed | Ducks Unlimited | $673,846 | Under this grant, the project team developed engineering design documents, environmental documents, permit applications and supporting reports, and documentation necessary to develop a shovel-ready project. When implemented, the project will restore approximately 257 acres of seasonal wetland, 39 acres of riparian seasonal wetland, and enhance 20 acres of existing low-quality wetland. These habitats will provide hydrologic and water quality functions and will be managed to provide optimum conditions for wetland dependent species. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Nutria Eradication - Phase One | P1-1718 | Multiple | Implementation | closed | California Department of Fish and Wildlife | $1,125,577 | This project aimed to assess invasive nutria (Myocastor coypus) levels throughout California. During the project, the team fully assessed 145,760 acres of nutria habitat, deployed 1,875 camera stations, conducted 10,717 camera checks, detected nutria on 652 cameras, deployed 1,913 trap sets, conducted 17,631 trap checks, and captured 723 of the 2,390 nutria reported. | Closed; a final report available for review. |
| Mello/Jensen Heirs Sandhill Crane Preserve Conservation Easement | P1-1801 | Sacramento | Implementation (Acquisition) | closed | Agricultural Natural Resources Trust | $2,263,472 | The Mello-Jensen Heirs Sandhill Crane Preserve and Conservation Easement project will preserve Sandhill crane habitat by placing a conservation easement on 275 acres of farmland on Tyler Island. The easement will allow the land to continue to be farmed while ensuring that it remains managed to benefit crane populations. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Blacklock Restoration: Phragmites Control Study | P1-1803 | Solano | Planning | closed | Department of Water Resources | $387,440 | The purpose of this project was to determine the best method of controlling the invasive non-native plant species, Phragmites, to enhance habitat at Blacklock, a multi-benefit ecosystem restoration site in Suisun Marsh. To inform the future implementation of site-wide Phragmites control measures within the Blacklock restoration site, this planning project characterized the feasibility, efficacy, and environmental impacts of Phragmites control methods in a tidal habitat on a small scale. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Delta Working Waterways Habitat Restoration | P1-1804 | Solano | Planning | active | Solano Resource Conservation District | $347,481 | This project will complete planning, permitting, and site design to bring up to eight habitat restoration sites along waterways that drain into the Delta to shovel-ready condition. The projects will mimic or restore the function of floodplains, riparian forest, and wetlands and provide water quality, fish and wildlife, and agricultural benefits. | The Grantee continues to develop Conservation and Grazing Plans and anticipates developing plans for a total of eight sites. |
| Paradise Cut Conservation and Flood Management Plan, Phase 2 | P1-1806 | San Joaquin | Planning | closed | San Joaquin Resource Conservation District | $265,254 | This project is part of a multiphase effort to reduce flood risk and improve habitat for native species by constructing a bypass and restoring floodplain along the lower San Joaquin River. Planning efforts under this phase identified and designed implementation strategies to avoid and reduce impacts to downstream landowners. The Delta Conservancy also funded the first phase of this project. | Closed; a final report is available for review. San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency (SJFCA) is now the project lead. In summer 2023, the California Department of Water Resources awarded the project $3 million in funding for a feasibility study. |
| Elk Slough Fish Passage and Flood Improvement | P1-1807 | Yolo | Planning | closed | Reclamation District 999 | $984,695 | This project prepared a detailed design plan for Elk Slough to restore a critical fish migration passage, enhance riverine aquatic habitat, substantially improve water quality, and implement flood protection improvements. These benefits will be achieved by more directly connecting Elk Slough to the Sacramento River and enhancing the existing riparian habitat along the length of the slough. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Lower San Joaquin Riparian Corridor Restoration Planning | P1-1808 | San Joaquin | Planning | active | American Rivers | $522,027 | This project will develop design plans and permit applications for riparian and floodplain restoration along a 2.5-mile stretch of the San Joaquin River, just upstream of Mossdale before the head of Old River. The project will advance planning for restoration that will provide habitat for migrating juvenile salmon and steelhead and community access and floodplain benefits. | The Grantee is working to develop restoration planting plans that incorporate the appropriate level of erosion control. |
| Phase 1 San Joaquin River Floodplain Restoration and Floodway Enhancement at Banta-Carbona | P1-1810 | San Joaquin | Planning | active | Banta-Carbona Irrigation District | $750,931 | Phase 1 of this project will design and permit a multi-benefit habitat restoration project to advance planning for restoration of 30 acres of seasonally inundated floodplain, and for improved water supply reliability. The project will improve rearing habitat for juvenile salmon, reduce flood risk, and address sedimentation at the grantee’s intake fish screen. This project is in San Joaquin County near Manteca. | The Grantee prepared a video that showcases the project: https://vimeo.com/1026747273 A term extension was approved at the January Board meeting. |
| Nutria Eradication - Phase Two | P1-1813 | Multiple | Implementation | active | CDFW | $8,483,080 | The purpose of this project is to reduce nutria populations to zero, or near-zero, levels in the Delta. Nutria are highly invasive, large, semi-aquatic rodents that can cause severe ecological and economic impacts. This project will use nutria detector dogs that have been proven in other parts of the United States. | Project is ongoing. The Grantee submitted a change request to shift funds between budget line items that exceed the threshold listed in the grant agreement. Consistent with the Conservancy’s Amendment and Modification Policy, the request was reviewed and approved at the Executive Officer level in September 2024. The amended grant agreement is with Grantee for approval and signatures. |
| Oakley Creekside Park Restoration | P1-1814 | Contra Costa | Planning | closed | City of Oakley | $436,465 | This project advanced planning efforts for the design and permitting of a multi-benefit ecosystem restoration project along 775 linear feet of Marsh Creek. The goal of the project is to restore riparian and floodplain habitat for wildlife along Marsh Creek, and to enhance wildlife corridor connectivity for Chinook salmon and other species between the upper Marsh Creek watershed and the mouth of Marsh Creek. | Project is complete. Conservancy staff are working with the Grantee to complete closeout. |
| Little Franks Tract Invasive Weed Removal and Restoration | P1-2204 | Contra Costa | Implementation | active | Contra Costa County Resource Conservation District | $427,707 | This project aims to reclaim the Little Franks Tract island from a number of invasive plants that have colonized the land, including the prolific Arundo species. Native species will be substituted in to help reclaim the island, and long-term monitoring will ensure the health of the site. | After completion of aerial mapping and field verification, RCD staff are currently being trained on boat operation and safety to carry out upcoming weed removal. |
| Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Habitat and Drainage Improvement, Phase 2 | P1-2207 | Yolo | Implementation | active | Ducks Unlimited | $887,516 | This project is a continuation of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Habitat and Drainage Improvement, Phase 2. The project aims to further upgrade the flood and irrigation control infrastructure of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, helping to better control irrigation and flooding in the surrounding areas. | The Grantee has made a scope change request that is pending an update to CEQA compliance documentation. If approved, construction is anticipated to start on this project in 2026. There have been delays due to management changes at CDFW and concerns over long-term operations and maintenance. The concerns will be resolved as part of the change request. |
| Ulatis Creek Habitat Restoration | P1-2208 | Solano | Implementation | active | Solano Resource Conservation District | $413,586 | A habitat restoration project focused on restoring historic riparian habitat on working lands in the Delta. Native plants will be installed along the Ulatis Creek, including bushes, trees, and grasses, generating habitat for a number of species, including migratory birds. | The Grantee continues to work on weed control, planting, installing irrigation, and monitoring. Swainson’s hawk nests found on site. Grantee presented their progress and weed control methods to the Interagency Adaptive Management Integration Team in December 2024. |
| Improving Hydrological Resiliency of Managed Wetlands in Suisun Marsh | P1-2209 | Solano | Implementation | active | Suisun Resource Conservation District | $542,546 | This project will install resilient hydrological infrastructure improvements at various managed wetlands identified as top priorities from the Suisun Marsh Improvement report. The resilient infrastructure will allow landowners to adaptively manage the wetlands, which will provide direct benefits to habitat conditions, improve water management capabilities, reduce costs for pumping, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, provide fish food resources, and benefit water quality by reducing low dissolved oxygen discharges. | Three drainage projects have been completed; monitoring is ongoing to determine if additional modification or refinement is necessary. The final site is being sold and Grantee is negotiating with landowners. |
| Marsh Creek Reservoir Restoration and Total Mercury Reduction | P1-2211 | Contra Costa | Planning | active | Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District | $550,000 | This project takes preliminary concept design plans to 100 percent design plans for the restoration of Marsh Creek Reservoir. Restoring and maintaining adequate flood capacity in the Marsh Creek Reservoir would improve flood protection and sediment catchment, reducing flood risk for downstream Delta communities. | Project team is working on 65% engineering and habitat restoration designs. |
| Van Buskirk Multi-Benefit Ecosystem Restoration | P1-2212 | San Joaquin | Planning | active | American Rivers | $467,848 | A multi-benefit project in the Van Buskirk area of Stockton that aims to create a community center and community recreation sites on the north bank of the San Joaquin River. | The Grantee hosted a site visit in November as part of a DPIIC Restoration Subcommittee meeting. The United States Department of the Interior awarded $7 million in grant funding for the Project from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP). |
| Clarksburg Schoolhouse Acquisition | P6802 | Yolo | Implementation (Acquisition) | closed | Friends of the Clarksburg Schoolhouse | $307,626 | Acquire a 1.13-acre parcel to serve as the permanent home of the restored 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse. | Closed; a final report is available for review |
| Southport Levee Recreation Trail | P6803 | Yolo | Planning | active | City of West Sacramento | $337,863 | Create 65 percent design plans and the 90 percent design plans, as well as complete all environmental review and permitting required for the construction of 5.6 miles of paved bike path on the crown of the Southport Setback Levee. | The Grantee is working on final permit approvals. |
| Pittsburg Boat Launch | P6804 | Contra Costa | Planning | closed | City of Pittsburg | $172,155 | Complete planning documents and public outreach for future enhancements to the Boat Launch Facility and Central Harbor Park. These enhancements will include improved paths of travel, new public restrooms, tourist-targeted signs and viewing benches, educational signage, a fish cleaning station, picnic tables, a play structure, and additional security infrastructure. | Closed; a final report is available for review |
| Isleton Museum Display Cases | P6805 | Sacramento | Implementation | closed | Isleton Museum | $44,500 | Purchase and install display cases for housing historic and cultural items in the Isleton Museum, located in the renovated Bing Kong Tong Building. | Closed; a final report is available for review |
| Discover the Delta Welcome Center | P6806 | Sacramento | Planning | active | Discover the Delta Foundation | $284,978 | Update 2009 building plans to meet current building codes and obtain updated approvals and permits to implement construction of the Delta Education Center. | The Grantee has submitted all permitting requirements to Sacramento County. |
| Freeport, Delta Gateway Monuments | P6808 | Sacramento | Planning | closed | Sacramento County | $223,277 | Develop a conceptual signage plan, conduct community outreach, prepare 65 percent design plans, and complete environmental clearance for the installation of two gateway monuments (freestanding structures or signs) and one interpretive sign in the unincorporated community of Freeport. | Closed; a final report is available for review |
| Asian American Heritage Park | P6811 | Sacramento | Implementation | active | Delta Educational and Cultural Society | $811,362 | Create a .07-acre park in the city of Isleton at 27 Main Street, a currently vacant parcel. The park will include culturally relevant objects and interpretive exhibits on the history and heritage of the Chinese and Japanese people of Isleton. | The Grantee has requested a term extension. |
| Restoration of the Clarksburg Schoolhouse | P6813 | Yolo | Implementation | active | Friends of the Clarksburg Schoolhouse | $2,070,972 | Restore the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse and develop it into a Delta Welcome Center, K-12 educational center, and informational resource center to promote the Delta's history and culture, recreation and tourism, natural environment, and agricultural industry. | The Grantee is working on addressing ADA accessibility. |
| Stockton Maritime Museum | P6818 | San Joaquin | Planning | active | Stockton Historical Maritime Museum | $950,000 | Fund the preconstruction planning activities for construction of the Stockton Maritime Museum. Once built the museum facilities will showcase the fully restored USS Lucid, which will be docked adjacent and connected to the museum. | The Grant Agreement was executed on October 30, 2024. |
| Suisun City Public Fishing Dock | P6819 | Solano | Planning | active | City of Suisun City | $715,180 | Fund the pre-construction planning activities associated with the construction of a 12-foot by 100-foot public fishing dock along Suisun Slough, located within Suisun City. Project costs include permitting, preparation of a site master plan, community outreach, and 30 and 65 percent design plans. | The Grantee has begun work on project deliverables. |
| Freeport, Delta Gateway Monuments Acquisition | P6822 | Sacramento | Planning | awarded | Sacramento County | $164,300 | Fund the acquisition activities for three properties in the town of Freeport. It is part of a three-phase project that seeks to ultimately install two gateway monuments: a freestanding structure and one interpretive sign in the unincorporated community of Freeport. | Project was awarded funding at the October 23, 2024 Board meeting and the grant agreement is in progress. |
| Freeport, Delta Gateway Monuments Implementation | P6823 | Sacramento | Implementation | awarded | Sacramento County | $505,202 | Fund the final design planning and construction of two gateway monuments, which will serve to highlight the town of Freeport's history. | The Board voted in January to approve funding for the project. |
| Isleton Museum in the Bing Kong Tong Building, Phase 2 | P6824 | Sacramento | Implementation | active | Isleton Museum | $13,442 | Fund the final step in a multiphase effort to renovate the Bing Kong Tong historic building and convert it into a museum, providing a historic and cultural resource for Isleton and the Delta. | The Grantee is working on directional signage. |