Why Restore The Delta?

  • Over 700 native species of fish, animals, and plants can be found in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
  • The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is the largest Pacific coast estuary for both North and South America.
  • Over 500,000 acres of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are farmed. Good water quality results in good crops.
  • The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is one of the primary ecological sources of California’s $4 billion annual economy.
  • The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is one of the most important stopover regions for birds migrating from Canada to Central America.
  • The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta supports a fishing, boating, and recreation economy worth $500 million annually.
  • The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is culturally diverse and has a rich historical legacy that adds vibrancy to area tourism.
  • The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is part of our natural heritage and should be restored and sustained for our children.