The Delta-Mendota Canal spans over 116 miles from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to the San Joaquin Valley. December 22, 2024 – SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation on Friday approved a new plan for the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and Delta facilities of the State Water Project. The plan presents a path forward with more predictable actions for endangered fish species and a more reliable CVP response to multi-year droughts.