In this issue...
- Today: Delta Protection Advisory Committee meeting
- This week: Invasive Species Action Week Zoom talks
- June 10: Sidewalk Saturday in Rio Vista
- Next week: Delta Independent Science Board meeting
- June 17-18: Crawdad Festival in Isleton
- June 17: Juneteenth in Oakley
- June 17: Loopfest in Isleton
- June 18: Antioch Father's Day Car Show
- Late June-September: Yolo Bypass Bat Talks and Walks
- Harmful Algal Bloom update
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 Delta Protection Advisory Committee Meeting
TODAY, Tuesday, June 6
5 to 7 p.m.
The Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) meets tonight via Zoom. Included on the agenda is a discussion of levee funding led by Commission Executive Director Bruce Blodgett.
 Lunchtime Invasive Species Talks on Zoom
Tuesday, June 6, through Friday, June 9
Noon to 1 p.m.
Almost anyone can help spot an invasive species, and the UC Cooperative Extension's lunchtime talks on Zoom can help:
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Today, June 6: Participatory Science as a Tool to Monitor Invasive Tree Pests, presented by Dr. Beatriz Nobua-Behrmann.
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Wednesday, June 7: Proactive Biological Control of Invasive Pests, presented by Dr. Ricky Lara.
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Thursday, June 8: Early Detection and Rapid Response for Invasive Plants in California, presented by Dr. Chris McDonald.
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Friday, June 9: Rapid Spread of Invasive Aquatic Plants in the Changing San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary, presented by Dr. Brenda Grewell.
Sidewalk Saturday in Rio Vista
Saturday, June 10
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enjoy vendors, food and street music at Sidewalk Saturday on Main Street in Downtown Rio Vista. Bring your own chairs to enjoy live music on the Starlight Stage at 1 Main Street, with CZ & The Bon Vivants performing from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and the River Ratz performing from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
 Delta Independent Science Board meeting
Wednesday, June 14, through Friday, June 16
The Delta Independent Science Board meets. Agenda items include an open forum to help an upcoming foodwebs workshop and part of a seminar series on decision-making under deep uncertainty.
 Crawdad Festival in Isleton
Saturday, June 17, and Sunday, June 18
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Main Street Isleton
The Crawdad Festival is back! The event draws upon the culture and cuisine of Louisiana with a French-Quarter feel and the sounds of zydeco, Cajun, blues, and Louisiana-based rock n' roll. There will be live entertainment, activities, tons of crawdads, an array of international food and desserts, adult beverages, a festive atmosphere and more!
Music, Food, Crafts and Performances at Oakley Juneteenth
Saturday, June 17
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Civic Center Plaza at 3231 Main St. will be the center of music, food, and community that make Juneteenth a day of joy and unity. This event will have 20+ vendors, food trucks, kids crafts, and music and dance performances on the stage.
Stage schedule:
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Norman and the Boyz
10:50 a.m. Oakley Library Reading
11:50 a.m. Stepz Dance Fitness Studio
Golf Cart and Bike Parade in Isleton at the Loopfest
Saturday, June 17
Parade at 11 a.m.
Enjoy a day on the Delta Loop with 2023 Loopfest! The Progressive Decorated Golf Cart & Bike Parade starts at 11 a.m. at the B&W Resort and progresses to Korth's Pirates Lair. Open house activities and events will be held at businesses on the Loop all day.
 Father's Day Car Show in Antioch
Sunday, June 18
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Downtown Antioch will be filled with gorgeous cars, music, street vendors and plenty to drink and eat. Enter your own car, or just go to watch the show.
Trophies will be awarded in the following categories: Best In Show; Hot Rod, Classic Pre 1950; Classic After 1951; Low Rider; Sport; Truck; Peoples Choice.
 Yolo Basin Foundation Bat Talks and Walks
Multiple tours continue through September
Learn about bats and watch a truly breathtaking flyout of Mexican free-tailed bats from under the Yolo Causeway for their nightly hunt. The bats emerge around sunset, creating a perfect backdrop for this natural phenomenon.
There will be four Bat Talks and Walks in June, 15 in July, 12 in August and 11 in September - plenty of opportunities to enjoy what you can't fully appreciate just driving by on the freeway.
 Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Weekly Report
There is currently a Harmful Algal Bloom caution on McLeod Lake in Stockton, at both the Joan Darrah Promenade and Morelli Park. People are advised to stay away from algae and scum in the water. Do NOT let pets go in the water, drink the water, or eat scum on the shore. Keep children away from algae. Do not eat shellfish from this waterbody.
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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