Delta Happenings
Your Weekly Delta Updates
In this issue...
- Register for the Delta Heritage Forum
- Join the Delta ISB meeting
- Apply for the Delta Drought Response Pilot Program
- Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Big Break Visitor Center
- View the Contemporary Filipino American Art exhibit
- Attend the 2022 Highwater Jamboree
- Celebrate Clarksburg's multicultural heritage
- Learn about Oakley History Through Time
- View this week's HABs report
 Delta Heritage Forum
Thursday, November 3
12 PM to 8 PM
Jean Harvie Community Center
14273 River Road, Walnut Grove, CA 95690
The Forum is a free, full-day event focused on preserving and telling Delta and Carquinez Strait stories, and providing opportunities for partnerships, collaboration, and networking. The theme for this year’s Forum is “Writing the Next Chapter in Delta Heritage.” Anyone with interest in Delta heritage is invited to attend.
The Forum will include an update on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area, a discussion group on the upcoming America 250 celebration, an interactive panel on contemporary Delta writing, short, “lightning” talks on various subjects, and an evening workshop on the National Heritage Area Management Plan. The detailed schedule will be available by late October.
Learn more on the Forum webpage. Visit the 2021 Delta Heritage Forum webpage for videos of last year's sessions and lightning talks.
 Delta Independent Science Board (ISB) Meeting
Thursday, October 13
9 AM to 12 PM
Virtual Meeting
The Delta ISB will meet on October 13 via Zoom. The meeting topics include an overview of mitigation, the Delta Conveyance Project Environmental Impact Report, and reflections from outgoing Delta ISB members Dr. Jay Lund and Dr. Joe Fernando.
 Delta Drought Response Pilot Program
The deadline to submit bids is 5 PM is Tuesday, October 18
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy has announced the initiation of the Delta Drought Response Pilot Program for water year 2023. Participation in the Program requires interested individual agricultural water users to submit bids. Bids for the Program are due at 5 p.m. on October 18, 2022.
 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Big Break Visitor Center in the Delta
Sunday, October 16
10 AM to 2 PM
Big Break Regional Shoreline
69 Big Break Rd, Oakley 94561
Commemorate 10 years of the Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta. Experience both old and new with original exhibits and behind-the-scenes documents on display. Join staff for fun, educational activities on the patio celebrating all things Delta-related.
 Contemporary Filipino American Art
October 13 to November 10
Reception on Thursday, October 13 from 5 PM to 7 PM
San Joaquin Delta College, LH Horton Jr Art Gallery
5151 Pacific Ave, Stockton 95207
The Horton Art Gallery at San Joaquin Delta College will have an exhibit on Contemporary Filipino American Art from October 13 through November 10. The exhibit includes a reception on October 13, a Pangalay performance and community dance circle on October 22, and an artist talk with Michelle Natividad Stein on November 10. Admission to the gallery exhibition, reception, and events are free and open to the public.
[Photo: A Sighting, 2020. Maia Cruz Palileo.]
 Sacramento Highwater Jamboree
Saturday, October 15
10 AM to 2:00 PM
Garcia Bend Park
7654 Pocket Road, Sacramento 95831
On October 15, the City of Sacramento will hold its annual flood preparedness event called the Highwater Jamboree. Attendees will be able to interact with flood-fighting equipment, including heavy machinery, helicopters, police, fire, and rescue vehicles, and learn how to prepare for storm and flood events at interactive stations.
 Strong Roots Celebrating Clarksburg's Multi-Cultural Heritage
Sunday, October 16
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
36533 Netherlands Road Clarksburg 95612
This benefit for the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse will honor the cultures that have made Clarksburg the place we know and love today. Celebrate Clarksburg history from the Plains Miwok people to those who came from Europe, Japan and Mexico. You’ll enjoy a taste of cultural foods and, of course, wonderful Delta wines. Don’t miss it!
 Little Manila Historic Site Tours
Sunday, October 16
10 AM to 11:30 AM
Filipino American National Historical Society Museum
337 E. Weber Ave, Stockton 95202
Celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the designation of the Little Manila Historic Site by joining Little Manila Rising in doing a walking tour of the site. Little Manila Rising will discuss the history of Filipino migration to Stockton as well as the rich history of other migrations to create the Oriental Quarter and the destruction of these cultural sites due to the Crosstown Freeway construction.
 Oakley History Through Time
Multiple Dates and Locations
The East Contra Costa Historical Society is providing content and materials for a new, mobile exhibit featuring Oakley History Through Time. This easily transportable exhibit is available for venues throughout Oakley. It covers the themes of early settlers, historic sites and architecture, agriculture and packing heritage, Delta trials and milestones, and modern day. Contact the Historical Society to schedule the exhibit at your location.
 Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Weekly Report
There is currently a "Danger" level Harmful Algal Bloom at the Big Break Regional Shoreline Boat Launch. The California State Water Resources Control Board advises individuals to stay out of the water, not touch the scum on the water or shoreline, keep pets out of the water, and not eat shellfish from the waterbody.
There are "Caution" advisories in the following areas:
- Three-Mile Slough
- False River
- Fisherman’s Cut
- Franks Tract
- Old River at the following locations: between Franks Tract and San Joaquin River, Clifton Court Intake, downstream of ORT barrier, Mountain House, Tracy Wildlife Association, near Doughty Cut, and head of Old River
- Holland Cut
- Middle River at the following locations: near Mildred Island, Tracy, Howard Road, and Undine
- Turner Cut
- San Joaquin River at Windmill Cove and Stockton Rod and Gun Club
- Buckley Cove Boat Launch
- Smith Canal near American Legion Park
- McLeod Lake at Morelli Park and by Joan Darrah Promenade
- Mormon Slough
- Victoria Canal
- West Canal
- Grant Line Canal near Old River and East of Temporary Barrier
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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