A Delta Renewed: A Guide to Science-Based Ecological Restoration in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta - Softcover

Beagle, Julie; Safran, Sam; Robinson, April

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0990898571 ISBN 13: 9780990898573

Publisher: San Francisco Estuary Institute, 2016

Synopsis

This report offers guidance for creating and maintaining landscapes that can provide desired ecological functions for decades to come. 

Based on extensive research into how the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta used to function, how it has changed, and how it is likely to evolve, we make recommendations for how to re-establish the dynamic natural processes that can sustain native Delta wildlife as healthy populations into the future. The approach, building on work others have piloted and championed, is to restore or emulate natural processes where possible, establish an appropriate configuration of habitat types at the landscape scale, and use multi-benefit management strategies to create a more viable Delta ecosystem that can adapt and continue to provide valued functions as the climate changes. 

This approach is designed to integrate with the human landscape: ecosystem improvements as a part of a robust agricultural economy, water infrastructure and diversions, and urbanized areas. Strategic restoration which builds on the history and ecology of the region can contribute to the strong sense of place and recreational value of the Delta in the future. 

Edition details

• Publisher: San Francisco Estuary Institute
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0990898571
• ISBN 13: 9780990898573
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160