Before CALFED After CALFED Gridlock and litigation-driven process Collaborative process Project-by-project decisions Comprehensive framework with linkages and balancing requirements Single agency, single-purpose projects Multiple purpose, interagency projects Centralized decision making Emphasis on local and regional solutions Limited public involvement Extensive public involvement and leadership Internal agency science; no peer review Independent science reviews Limited or no accountability or transparency Public governing body and planning and tracking systems Mechanistic decision making based upon assumptions and mandates Flexible, adaptive management and learning