§ 12205 Delta Water Release Management

Water Code·California

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This law says the state wants to manage water releases into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in a way that helps everyone who needs the water, not just the people who live right there.

Key Takeaways

•The state controls how water is released from the Delta.
•They have to think about people who need the water far away, not just locals.
•The goal is to balance everyone's needs.

Example

A farmer in Southern California needs water for crops, but the water comes from the Delta.

The state has to manage how much water is released from the Delta so the farmer gets enough, but also so the Delta itself stays healthy.

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§ 12205 Delta Water Release Management

It is the policy of the State that the operation and management of releases from storage into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta of water for use outside the area in which such water originates shall be integrated to the maximum extent possible in order to permit the fulfillment of the objectives of this part. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1766.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

operation and management of releases Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta integrated to the maximum extent possible objectives of this part

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12205.

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