Welcome to the Delta Protection Commission

The Delta Protection Commission is committed to the protection and health of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in California. We protect, maintain, enhance and enrich the overall quality of the Delta environment and economy. We do this with a focus on agriculture, heritage, recreation, and natural resources while remaining mindful of the importance of the Delta to all Californians. Valuing the needs of the Delta as well as the needs of the State is fundamental to achieving the Commission’s vision: an ideal synthesis of cultural, ecological, and agricultural values in a sustainable, healthy, and celebrated way of life.


Next Commission Meeting

The Delta Protection Commission’s next meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024.


What’s New


Map of the Delta

The Delta’s state-defined boundaries include a Primary Zone and Secondary Zone. These zones come into play for the Commission in its role reviewing land-use decisions: Land use in the primary zone must be consistent with the Land Use and Resource Management Plan. The Commission may also comment on projects the secondary zone that impact the primary zone.

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta MapPrint Delta map, or view at full size (PDF)