Delta Happenings

Did you receive this as a forward? Subscribe here!

In this issue...

• Nominations open for Delta Champion Awards
• Broadband for All: Take the survey
• Delta agency meetings
• 4th of July celebrations in the Delta
• Community events
• Harmful algal blooms report

Delta Champion Nominations Due

Deadline is Monday, July 31

The Delta Regional Foundation has opened nominations for the 2023 Delta Champion Awards. Recognizing the best in Delta achievement, the awards will honor recipients in five categories, including promotion, preservation, and improvement of the region. Complete descriptions of the categories are here. Nominations should be accompanied by a letter of support.

The awards dinner is on Tuesday, September 19 at Grand Island Vineyards in Walnut Grove.

Last year's honorees were:

• Dino Cortopassi (Stockton-area businessman and farmer, recognized posthumously) - Delta Preserver
• Bill Wells (California Delta Chambers and Visitor's Bureau) - Delta Promoter
• Restore the Delta (Stockton-based nonprofit) - Delta Improver
• RioVision (Rio Vista-based nonprofit) - Delta Innovator
• Dr. Henry Go (Courtland-based physician who passed away this year) - Delta Lifetime Achievement

Take the 'Broadband for All' Survey

Broadband access issues - including slow speeds, affordability, reliability, and availability of service - are a major challenge in the Delta, affecting residents, business and government functions.

The Delta Protection Commission has made improving broadband access a priority as part of a larger statewide effort. Now the state's Broadband for All program is conducting a survey about broadband access and use, and its results will inform solutions the state will pursue.

The survey takes 10 minutes and should be completed by one individual per household.

Delta Meetings

All agendas will be posted at the provided links at least 10 day prior to the meeting dates, which are noted in bold.

Delta National Heritage Area Management Plan Advisory Committee

Wednesday, July 13. The agenda is posted here. 

Delta Independent Science Board 

Thursday, July 14. The agenda will be posted here.

Delta Protection Commission

Thursday, July 20, 5 p.m. The agenda will be posted here.

Delta Conservancy Board

Wednesday, July 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The agenda will be posted here.

Delta Stewardship Council

Thursday and Friday, July 27 and 28. The agenda will be posted here.

4th of July Events

Photo by Corri Seizinger, licensed from iStock

There are many events to choose from:

Antioch: Food trucks, live music, kids zone, and fireworks - event starts at 4 p.m.

Brentwood: July 4th Carnique and Light Up the Night Drone Show in downtown Brentwood. Starts with parade downtown at 9:30 a.m.

Discovery Bay: Community Gathering and parade at Marina front parking lot, 10 a.m.

Pittsburg: Fireworks at the Pittsburg Marina at 9 p.m.

Stockton: Parade and festival. Parade begins at 11 a.m., corner of Weber and El Dorado; festival begins at noon at Weber Point Events Center; fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

West Sacramento: Fourth on the Field hosted by the Sacramento River Cats, 6 to 10 p.m.

Other Community Events

Tuesday, July 11: San Joaquin County Historical Museum presents "Lodi Vines: Past, Present, & Future," a celebration of Lodi's wine and grape industry, at 5:30 p.m. at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum. (Tickets are pre-purchase only.)

Saturday, July 15: Rio Rock Music Festival at Brannan Island State Park in Rio Vista, noon to 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 16: The Clarksburg Schoolhouse 140th Birthday Party includes appetizers, wines, silent auction and live music from 3 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, July 22: Sidewalk Saturday in Rio Vista on North 2nd Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 30: The Courtland Pear Fair returns to celebrate the pear harvest.

Numerous dates through September: Yolo Basin Foundation Bat Talks and Walks in the evenings at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (time varies).  

Harmful Algal Blooms Report

There are currently Harmful Algal Bloom cautions at Contra Loma Reservoir in Antioch and Delta Coves on Bethel Island. 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.

Send us your Delta news, events, or 'Delta Photo of the Week' submissions!
submit@delta.ca.gov

The DPC is on social media! Like us, tweet us, follow us...

Delta Protection Commission
2101 Stone Blvd Suite 200, West Sacramento, CA 95691

Unsubscribe or manage subscriptions | Help

View as a bulletin  -  Share