Great California Delta Trail Draft Master Plan Now Available – Seeking Your Input!
The draft Master Plan for the Great California Delta Trail is now available for review and comment. The Master Plan proposes ways to link trail systems from Sacramento to the San Francisco Bay – and we want to hear your feedback!
We’ve worked with county parks planners, trails groups, and landowners in developing this draft plan – now it’s your turn to let us hear if this plan will help create a Great California Delta Trail System! Public comment is welcome now until December 16.
There will be two opportunities to attend virtual public presentations on the draft Master Plan:
Register for Tuesday, November 30, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Register for Thursday, December 8, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
The Draft Master Plan is available on our Recreation & Tourism webpage.
Public comments are accepted via email at submit@delta.ca.gov, by Google Form, or at either of the public meetings.
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta NHA Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 2
3:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
The National Heritage Area Management Plan Advisory Committee (NHA Advisory Committee) is a 15-member volunteer body that provides the Commission and a Commission subcommittee with recommendations on the development of the Management Plan and seeks input from diverse stakeholders.
The December meeting agenda includes updates on the heritage forum and a discussion on the development of “heritage adventures”. For more information, visit the National Heritage Area webpage and see the NHA Advisory Committee meeting agenda (PDF) for details on joining online or by phone.
 Environmental Justice Brown Bag
December 8
Noon
Virtual Webinar
This monthly series of webinars will touch on themes of environmental justice relevant to issues in California and the Delta. Scholars and public service experts will speak on the importance of environmental justice as it pertains to state water management, climate resilience, indigenous stewardship, and management of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Webinars are presented through Zoom and are free and open to the public with registration.
In this fourth and final webinar, University of Oregon Associate Professor Dr. Raoul Lievanos will present "Climate Justice: Racialized Disparities Related to Sea Level Rise, Flooding, and Foreclosure Risk in Stockton."
Recordings of the first three webinars are available.
 Delta Invasive Species Symposium
Wednesday December 15
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Zoom Virtual Meeting
The biennial Delta Invasive Species Symposium is a forum for Delta managers, researchers, and decision-makers to meet and share best practices and lessons learned. This year’s Symposium will focus on early detection and rapid response (EDRR) to invasive species. There will be opportunities for participants to give feedback on the draft EDRR framework. This meeting is hosted by the Delta Interagency Invasive Species Coordination (DIISC) Team.
We Are Hiring!
Senior Environmental Planner
The final filing date is extended to Wednesday, December 1.
Would you like to help support the people that live and work in the Delta Region? If so, we are looking for a Senior Environmental Planner for our office in West Sacramento. The Senior Environmental Planner is essential for supporting local communities in implementing civic improvements. If you are ready to take on a job that allows you to make a visible impact, then please consider applying.
In this Senior Environmental Planner position, you will be responsible for:
- Commission comment letters on Delta land use matters
- Implementing the Community Action Plans for legacy communities
- Grants and contract support for the Sacramento-San Joaquin National Heritage Area
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Researching topics such as agriculture, habitat restoration, cultural resource preservation, emergency response practices, public access, grant opportunities, economic sustainability mechanisms, tourism development, or permit requirements
Join the DPC team and apply to the Senior Environmental Planner position today!
The application deadline is December 1, 2021, which means all your application materials need to be submitted online or postmarked by this date.
To be considered for this position, you must take the Senior Environmental Planner exam.
Office Technician
The final filing date is extended to Wednesday, December 1.
We are hiring an Office Technician (OT) to work as Admin Support and Clerk. The OT will provide a full range of complex clerical and administrative services for Commissioners and Commission staff and is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative and independence in performing assigned tasks. We are seeking someone proficient in personal computers and remote meeting technologies; reviewing data and drawing sound conclusions; and presenting ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing. The position is frequently using Microsoft Office Suite and the Financial Information Systems for California (Fi$CAL).
The application deadline is December 1, 2021, which means all your application materials need to be submitted online or postmarked by this date.
You will find additional information about the job including the Duty Statement in the OT Job Announcement. The successful completion of the State’s Office Technician (Typing) exam must be prior to the application unless applying for a lateral transfer as a state employee. Applicants must also have a current typing certificate. Applicants using education to meet the minimum qualifications of this classification must provide a photocopy or scan of their official transcripts.
Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
Weekly Report
There are currently no "Danger" level advisories in the Delta. Areas with a "Caution" warning are Big Break Reginal Shoreline and Old River near Quimby Island.
This information may change after the release of this notice. To check for the most updated information including other alert levels in the Delta, visit the HAB Incident Reports Map.
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