As a benefit to the public, the recipient will provide public outreach programs, such as water tours, workshops, conferences, layperson's guides on water issues, and western water articles that…

As a benefit to the public, the recipient will provide public outreach programs, such as water tours, workshops, conferences, layperson's guides on water issues, and western water articles that present information regarding: (1) implementation of planning efforts aimed at ensuring sustainability, such as floodplain restoration, and policy/scientific discussions on delta conveyance (2) climate change impacts specific to the delta, including sea-level rise; (3) water quality impacts to the delta, including state plans to mitigate those impacts by increasing flows in the rivers in the delta watershed and how those plans would impact the farmers and the water districts to the public at large; (4) importance of the delta watershed in california's water portfolio as well as the importance of water conservation efforts to relieve pressure on the delta, thereby promoting sustainability and resiliency of the delta and its environment and, (5) scientific discoveries and analysis on the delta watershed to build public knowledge. These programs are targeted to the general public, as well as local, state and federal officials, to educate and provide meaningful communication about activities that affect the california BAY-delta watershed. These public outreach programs are related to water supply reliability, water quality and ecological restoration efforts in the delta. These outreach efforts are integral by helping the public understand the process of how resources are being protected and tax dollars are being spent.