Delta Conveyance Project (Delta Tunnel)
Sector: Tunnel • Location: Sacramento, California, United States
Source: Daily Kos
The Delta Conveyance Project is a proposed 45-mile-long water tunnel project in California's Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. It aims to increase water deliveries by diverting water from the Delta, with projected construction costs exceeding $20 billion. The project has faced significant opposition due to environmental concerns, legal issues, and opposition from tribes, environmental justice gr
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Tunnel, Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- Sacramento, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Daily Kos
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Delta Conveyance Project is a proposed 45-mile-long water tunnel project in California's Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. It aims to increase water deliveries by diverting water from the Delta, with projected construction costs exceeding $20 billion. The project has faced significant opposition due to environmental concerns, legal issues, and opposition from tribes, environmental justice groups, and fishing communities. The project is currently under scrutiny with calls for audits and legislative oversight. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Sacramento |
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Source | Daily Kos |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-22 |
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