The BDCP proposes to restore the ecology of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and build two tunnels to carry water from the Delta to central and southern California.
The release of what’s called the Environmental Impact Report is one of the biggest steps in what’s been a multi-year planning process.
It marks the beginning of the formal public review of the plan.
Public comment will begin on Friday, but all 34,000 pages of the environmental documents will be online today.
Some Delta residents and environmental groups say the documents will contain unsupported claims that any adverse effects from building the tunnels will be offset.
They plan to hold a rally today in San Jose as well as on the steps of the state Capitol.
State and federal agencies will hold public meetings early next year but the project faces many more hurdles before breaking ground.
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Hearings Begin On California Governor Jerry Brown's Delta Tunnel Project
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Groups Sue California's Largest Water Wholesaler Over Land Purchase
Thu, Apr 14, 2016
Two counties and several environmental groups in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are suing California’s largest water wholesaler over its purchase of Delta land.
Southern California Water Agency Takes Step To Buy Delta Land
Tue, Mar 08, 2016
The board of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has voted to enter into a contract to buy land in the hub of the state’s water system, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Spraying For Water Hyacinth In The Delta Starts Thursday
Tue, Mar 08, 2016
More boats, manpower and other resources will be used this year on the invasive weed.
State Regulators Consider Delta Tunnels Plan
Thu, Jan 28, 2016
A plan to build two 35-mile long water tunnels is now in the hands of state regulators. The tunnels would carry water from northern California to central and southern California.
California Temporarily Curbing Water To Spare Vanishing Fish
Thu, Jan 14, 2016
(AP) - Authorities in California plan to temporarily reduce water deliveries for up to 25 million in Central and Southern California.
Initiative That Would Require Vote On Delta Tunnels Makes 2016 Ballot
Mon, Nov 02, 2015
The Secretary of State’s office announced Monday that a constitutional initiative proposed by a wealthy Stockton-area farmer has qualified for the 2016 ballot.
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