Delta Conservancy Project Updates
Welcome to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy’s Project Updates page. Here you’ll find the latest information on Conservancy-funded projects, which support ecosystem restoration, sustainable agriculture, community access, economic development, climate resilience, and more throughout the Delta and Suisun Marsh.
The table below provides statuses and progress updates for projects we have funded. We are committed to transparency and collaboration as we work with our partners and Delta communities to address challenges and contribute to multi-benefit efforts in the region.
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| Funding Source | Project Name | Project Type | Grant Status | Grantee | County | Awarded | Project Description | Latest Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Drought Response Pilot Program | Micrometeorological Measurements and Water Budget Calculation to Evaluate Conservation Practices in the Annual Delta Crops | Implementation | Active | UC Regents (Davis) | Contra Costa, Sacramento, Yolo | $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. |
| Fish Friendly Farming | Implementation of Best Management Practices in the Delta: A Comprehensive Pesticide Management Project to Improve Water Quality | Implementation | Closed | State Water Resource Control Board | Sacramento, San Joaquin, Yolo | $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. |
| Fish Friendly Farming | Farm Water Quality Improvement Plans (Farm Plans) through the Fish Friendly Farming (FFF) Program | Implementation | Closed | California Land Stewardship Institute | Sacramento, San Joaquin, Yolo | $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. |
| General Fund: Climate, Access, and Resource Funding | Central Harbor Park and Boat Launch Facility Upgrade | Implementation | Active | City of Pittsburg | Contra Costa | $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. Active as of September 13, 2023. | The Grantee anticipates construction completion in June 2025. |
| General Fund: Climate, Access, and Resource Funding | The Delta Aquatic Center of Stockton | Planning | Active | San Joaquin Community Foundation | 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. Active as of August 21, 2023. | The Grantee has selected a subcontractor and working on developing outreach plan |
| General Fund: Climate, Access, and Resource Funding | Big Break Regional Shoreline Restoration and Public Access | Planning | Active | East Bay Regional Parks | Contra Costa | $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. Active as of December 14, 2022. | The project team is drafting an opportunities and constraints report. Stakeholder and public outreach has begun. |
| General Fund: Climate, Access, and Resource Funding | Bees Lakes Habitat Restoration and Public Access | Implementation | Active | City of West Sacramento | Yolo | $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. Active as of July 29, 2022. | An amendment to extend the grant agreement term to July 2027 and to shift funds between budget lines was approved in March 2025. |
| General Fund: Climate, Access, and Resource Funding | Pacific Flyway Center: Walk in the Marsh | Implementation | Active | Pacific Flyway Fund | Solano | $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. Active as of March 22, 2022. | The Grantee plans to start construction on the project in April 2025. |
| Proposition 1 | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Habitat and Drainage Improvement | Implementation | Closed | Ducks Unlimited | Yolo | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Fish Friendly Farming Certification Program for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta | Planning | Closed | California Land Stewardship Institute | All Delta counties | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Sherman Island Wetland Restoration Project Phase III | Planning | Closed | Ducks Unlimited | Sacramento | $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 2 to be completed. |
| Proposition 1 | Three Creeks Parkway Restoration | Implementation | Closed | American Rivers | Contra Costa | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Paradise Cut Conservation and Flood Management Plan | Planning | Closed | San Joaquin Resource Conservation District | San Joaquin | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Wildlife Corridors for Flood Escape on the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area | Implementation | Closed | Yolo Resource Conservation District | Yolo | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Lower Marsh Creek and Sand Creek Watershed Riparian Restoration Planning | Planning | Closed | American Rivers | Contra Costa | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Dutch Slough Revegetation | Implementation | Closed | Reclamation District 2317 | Contra Costa | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Petersen Ranch: Working Waterway Habitat Enhancement | Implementation | Closed | Solano Resource Conservation District | Solano | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Restoration of Priority Freshwater Wetlands for Endangered Species at the Cosumnes River Preserve | Implementation | Closed | Sacramento Regional Parks | Sacramento | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Investigations of Restoration Techniques that Limit Invasion of Tidal Wetlands | Planning | Closed | University of California Davis | Contra Costa | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Bay Point Restoration and Public Access | Implementation | Closed | East Bay Regional Parks | Contra Costa | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Restoration Planning at River Garden Farms: Improving Aquatic Habitat on Working Lands Along the Sacramento River | Planning | Closed | American Rivers | Yolo | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Knightsen Wetland Restoration and Flood Protection Project | Planning | Closed | Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy | Contra Costa | $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. | Closed; a final report is available for review. |
| Proposition 1 | Grizzly Slough Floodplain Project at the Cosumnes River Preserve | Implementation | Active | California Department of Water Resources | Sacramento | $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. Active as of April 30, 2020. | Project is ongoing. The Grantee is preparing soil, removing invasive vegetation, and is expecting construction to resume in spring 2025. |
| Proposition 1 | Three Creeks Parkway Restoration #2 | Implementation | Closed | American Rivers | Contra Costa | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Bees Lakes Habitat Restoration Plan | Planning | Closed | City of West Sacramento | Yolo | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Stone Lakes Restoration | Planning | Closed | Ducks Unlimited | Sacramento | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Nutria Eradication - Phase One | Implementation | Closed | California Department of Fish and Wildlife | All Delta counties | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Mello-Jensen Heirs Sandhill Crane Preserve Conservation Easement | Implementation (Acquisition) | Closed | Agricultural Natural Resources Trust | Sacramento | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Blacklock Restoration: Phragmites Control Study | Planning | Closed | California Department of Water Resources | Solano | $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. |
| Proposition 1 | Delta Working Waterways Habitat Restoration | Planning | Active | Solano Resource Conservation District | Solano | $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. Active as of December 19, 2019. | The Grantee is developing Conservation and Grazing Plans and anticipates developing plans for a total of eight sites. |
| Proposition 1 | Paradise Cut Conservation and Flood Management Plan, Phase 2 | Planning | Closed | San Joaquin Resource Conservation District | San Joaquin | $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. |
| General Fund: Nature Based Solutions-Wetland Restoration | Wetland Restoration Project on Staten Island | Implementation | Active | The Nature Conservancy | San Joaquin | $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. Active as of April 19, 2024. | The Grantee is completing final design plans and expects to start construction either summer 2025 or spring 2026. Conversations with tribal entities are ongoing. |
| General Fund: Nature Based Solutions-Wetland Restoration | Land Acquisition on Bethel Island | Acquisition | Active | John Muir Land Trust | Contra Costa | $2,202,091 | Acquired a 600-acre property, Hoover Ranch, on Bethel Island for permanent environmental protection and stewardship. Active as of March 25, 2024. | Escrow closed in December 2024 and the acquisition is complete. The Grantee is completing signage and outreach for the project. |
| Proposition 1 | Elk Slough Fish Passage and Flood Improvement | Planning | Closed | Reclamation District 999 | Yolo | $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. |
| General Fund: Nature Based Solutions-Wetland Restoration | Delta Rice Conversion Program | Implementation | Active | The Nature Conservancy | Contra Costa and San Joaquin | $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. Active as of June 13, 2024. | The application period for the 2026 program closed February 6, 2025. The Grantee is finalizing enrollment for the 2026 program. |
| Proposition 1 | Lower San Joaquin Riparian Corridor Restoration Planning | Planning | Active | American Rivers | San Joaquin | $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. Active as of May 03, 2021. | The Grantee is developing restoration planting plans that incorporate the appropriate level of erosion control. |
| General Fund: Nature Based Solutions-Wetland Restoration | Wetland Mosaic on Webb Tract | Combined | Active | Metropolitan Water District of Southern California | Contra Costa | $20,907,371 | Design and construct up to 3,500 acres of managed, flooded wetlands and up to 1,500 acres of rice fields on Webb Tract. The main objectives are to create fish and wildlife habitat, reverse subsidence, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, develop sustainable agriculture opportunities, investigate sustainable water management practices, and explore the carbon market as a potential revenue stream to improve long-term economic viability of wetlands. Active as of March 6, 2024. | The Grantee is considering proposals for a rice farming lease. The Grantee is working on 65 Percent Design Plans for the wetlands. |
| Proposition 1 | Phase 1 San Joaquin River Floodplain Restoration and Floodway Enhancement at Banta-Carbona | Planning | Active | Banta Carbona Irrigation District | San Joaquin | $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. Active as of December 16, 2020. | Grantee is working on acquiring final permits and completing 100 Percent Design Plans |
| Proposition 1 | Nutria Eradication - Phase Two | Implementation | Active | California Department of Fish and Wildlife | All Delta counties | $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. Active as of June 8, 2020. | Project is ongoing. KCRA recently highlights the Nutria scent detecting dogs. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkHfIIrfBjE/ |
| Proposition 1 | Oakley Creekside Park Restoration | Planning | Closed | City of Oakley | Contra Costa | $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. Active as of December 19, 2019. | Project is complete. Conservancy staff are working with the Grantee to complete closeout. |
| Proposition 1 | Little Franks Tract Invasive Weed Removal and Restoration | Implementation | Active | Contra Costa County Resource Conservation District | Contra Costa | $427,706 | 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. Active as of March 20, 2023. | The Grantee expects to start weed removal in spring 2025. |
| Proposition 1 | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Habitat and Drainage Improvement, Phase 2 | Implementation | Active | Ducks Unlimited | Yolo | $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. Active as of March 16, 2023. | The Grantee has made a scope change request that is pending an update to CEQA compliance documentation. If approved, construction is expected to start on this project in spring 2026. |
| Proposition 1 | Ulatis Creek Habitat Restoration | Implementation | Active | Solano Resource Conservation District | Solano | $359,639 | 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. Active as of June 13, 2023. | The Grantee continues to work on weed control, planting, installing irrigation, and monitoring. |
| Proposition 1 | Improving Hydrological Resiliency of Managed Wetlands in Suisun Marsh | Implementation | Active | Suisun Resource Conservation District | Solano | $543,546 | 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. Active as of March 27, 2023. | 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. |
| Proposition 1 | Marsh Creek Reservoir Restoration and Total Mercury Reduction | Planning | Active | Contra Costa County Flood Control District | Contra Costa | $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. Active as of May 23, 2023. | The project team is finalizing the Cultural Resources Report and beginning work on CEQA documents. |
| Proposition 1 | Van Buskirk Multi-Benefit Ecosystem Restoration | Planning | Active | American Rivers | San Joaquin | $472,548 | 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. Active as of December 22, 2022. | The United States Department of the Interior awarded $7 million in grant funding for the Project from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP). A setback levee was approved by the United States Army Corp of Engineers. |
| Proposition 68 | Freeport Gateway Monuments Acquisition | Acquisition | Awarded | County of Sacramento | Sacramento | $142,000 | 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. | The Grant Agreement is under review by Sacramento County |
| Proposition 68 | Freeport, Gateway Monuments Implementation | Implementation | Awarded | County of Sacramento | Sacramento | $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 the Grant Agreement is in development |
| Proposition 68 | Suisun City Public Fishing Dock | Planning | Active | City of Suisun City | Solano | $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. Active as of June 26, 2024. | The Grantee has started work on project deliverables. |
| Proposition 68 | Stockton Maritime Museum | Planning | Active | Stockton Historical Maritime Museum | San Joaquin | $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. Active as of October 30, 2024. | The Grantee is selecting subcontractors for project design. |
| Proposition 68 | Isleton Museum at the Bing Kong Tong Building Phase 2 | Implementation | Active | Isleton Museum | Sacramento | $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. Active as of April 8, 2024. | The Grantee is working on final project deliverables. |
| Proposition 68 | Clarksburg Schoolhouse and Delta Welcome Center | Implementation | Active | Friends of the Clarksburg Schoolhouse | Yolo | $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. Active as of July 18, 2022. | The Grantee is completing final project elements. |
| Proposition 68 | Asian American Heritage Park | Implementation | Active | Delta Educational and Cultural Society | Sacramento | $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. Active as of March 11, 2022. | The Grantee anticipates construction completion in May 2025. |
| Proposition 68 | Freeport Gateway Monuments Planning | Planning | Closed | County of Sacramento | Sacramento | $223,277 | Developed a conceptual signage plan, conducted community outreach, prepared 65 Percent Design Plans, and completed 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. |
| Proposition 68 | Discover the Delta Education Center | Planning | Active | Discover the Delta Foundation | Sacramento | $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. Active as of June 27, 2022. | An amendment to extend the grant end date to March 2026 was approved and executed March 14, 2025. |
| Proposition 68 | Isleton Museum at the Bing Kong Tong Building | Implementation | Closed | Isleton Museum | Sacramento | $44,500 | Purchased and installed 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. |
| Proposition 68 | Pittsburg Boat Launch Facility and Central Harbor Park Upgrade. | Planning | Closed | City of Pittsburg | Contra Costa | $172,155 | Completed 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. |
| Proposition 68 | Southport Levee Recreational Trail | Planning | Active | City of West Sacramento | Yolo | $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. Active as of December 20, 2021. | The Grantee is working on final project deliverables. |
| Proposition 68 | Land Acquisition for the Clarksburg Schoolhouse and Delta Welcome Center | Implementation (Acquisition) | Closed | Friends of the Clarksburg Schoolhouse | Yolo | $310,373 | Acquired 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. |