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AB 2216CALIFORNIASession 20252026

AB 2216 renames Delta Conservancy to Valley, Lake, and Delta Conservancy and expands its governing board

Original title: Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy.

August 13, 2026

environmental-policystate-governmentland-usetribal-affairspublic-financeSacramento-SanJoaquinDeltaConservancy

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The Frame

What this does

This bill changes the geographic scope and administrative structure of a state agency, creating new funding streams and governance roles for Lake County and tribal representatives.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Lake County Board of Supervisors

The board is required to appoint a voting member to the conservancy board, which constitutes a state-mandated local program.

Tribal organizations

These organizations are now eligible to receive grants and loans from the conservancy.

Valley and Lake residents

The conservancy's mandate is expanded to include efforts supporting the environmental and economic well-being of these residents.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 2216 expands the jurisdiction of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy to include the Valley and Lake regions, renames the agency, and adds two new voting members to its governing board. The bill also creates a new Valley and Lake Conservancy Fund and authorizes the agency to provide grants and loans to tribal organizations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How will the governing board change?
The board will grow from 11 to 13 voting members, adding one representative from Lake County and one tribal representative.
What new funding is being created?
The bill creates the Valley and Lake Conservancy Fund, which will be available for appropriation by the Legislature to support the conservancy's work in those areas.

Why It Matters

This bill changes the geographic scope and administrative structure of a state agency, creating new funding streams and governance roles for Lake County and tribal representatives.

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Expansion of Conservancy Scope

The bill marks a shift from a Delta-specific focus to a broader regional mandate including Valley and Lake areas, accompanied by a name change for the agency.

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy

Connected Entities

organizationCalifornia Central Valley Flood Control Association“Designee to serve as a liaison adviser.”Map →
otherDelta Conservancy Fund“Renamed fund in the State Treasury.”Map →
organizationNatural Resources Agency“Parent agency of the conservancy.”Map →
organizationSacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy“Existing state agency responsible for Delta ecosystem restoration.”Map →
otherValley and Lake Program“New program established to support environmental and economic goals.”Map →
organizationSierra Nevada Conservancy“Designee to serve as a liaison adviser.”Map →
organizationCommission on State Mandates“Body responsible for determining state-mandated costs.”Map →
otherValley and Lake Conservancy Fund“New fund created in the State Treasury.”Map →
organizationLake County Board of Supervisors“Local government body required to appoint a new board member.”Map →

Sources

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openstates.org

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