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In this issue...
- Where the Rivers Meet - Secretary Speaker Series
- Delta Week waterway cleanup
- Work with the Commission
- The Clarksburg Exception
- Community and Delta agency meetings coming up
- Delta Champion Awards Dinner and more community events
- Harmful algal blooms report
DELTA WEEK
Delta Week starts early with the Secretary Speaker Series
 The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta will be the topic of the next California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Speaker Series, presented via Zoom from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19.
The Delta Protection Commission's Blake Roberts, who coordinates development of the Delta National Heritage Area, will be one of the featured speakers.
Delta Week runs Sept. 24-31.
Make a difference - join the Delta clean-up!
 The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy is hosting Delta Waterway Cleanups on Saturday, Sept. 23. Cleanups will be held at the Brannan Island State Recreation Area and Sherman Island, both starting at 9 a.m.
Deadline approaches for DPC job, consulting openings
Job opening: Senior Environmental Planner
The person in this position ensures that land use changes in the Delta's Primary Zone don't come at the expense of agriculture, habitat, cultural values or levee systems, among other requirements. Application deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 20.
Consultant opening: Section 106 process
The Delta Protection Commission is seeking services to support its participation as an additional consulting party to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is leading the review of the Delta Conveyance Project under the National Historic Preservation Act Sections 106 and 110(f). Deadline for submitting proposals is 2 p.m. PDT Wednesday, Sept. 20.
Delta History: the Clarksburg Exception
 Class photos have an eternal charm, with their mix of children who are happy, grumpy, candid, posed, awkward, or indifferent (and inevitably at least one with wildly unkempt hair). This 1921 photo from Merritt School – now known as the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse – is no different.
This story is part of the Delta Protection Commission's latest issue of the Delta Heritage Courier, along with the release of the 75th Anniversary edition of "Brentwood" by local historian Carol Jensen, and tons of events, exhibits, lectures and grant opportunities.
Delta Agency meetings
Delta Protection Commission
Delta Stewardship Council
The Council's Independent Science Board meets to discuss its reviews and activities on Sept. 14 at 9 a.m. The meeting will include a discussion of the review of the draft Pyrethroid Research Plan by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. The meeting notice is posted here.
The Council meets Sept. 28-29. The agendas will be posted here at least 10 days before the meeting.
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Delta National Heritage Area
Community Meetings
Proposed Greenwaste and Composting Facility
A community meeting about a greenwaste composting facility proposed for the northwest corner of Interstate 5 and Twin Cities Road will be held at 5:30 p.m. TONIGHT (Tuesday, Sept. 12) at the Jean Harvie Community Center in Walnut Grove.
There will be a presentation about the facility, as well as opportunities to ask questions and share thoughts.
If you have any questions, please call Brian Holloway at (916) 996-2019, or email him at brian@holloway.co.
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Updated time! Save-the-Delta Town Hall
A "Save the Delta" town hall meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Jean Harvie Center in Walnut Grove.
The co-hosts are the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Delta Chapter and Sacramento County Supervisor/Delta Protection Commission member Pat Hume.
The meeting goes from 6:15 to 8 p.m.
For information, contact delta@apapa.org or call 408-219-0712.
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Hood Community Council
The Hood Community Council meets on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Hood Firehouse.
A representative of the Department of Transportation will update the Council about roadway maintenance.
Community Events
 This morning! Tuesday, Sept. 12: Mini Miners is an outdoor event sponsored by the East Bay Regional Park District with learning and playing for children younger than 6 years old. It will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve Upper Parking Lot in Pittsburg.
Saturday, Sept. 16: Rio Vista Sidewalk Saturday - crafts, vendors, music and fun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on North 2nd Street from Main Street to Sacramento Street.
Sundays through October: Testing the Water is an East Bay Regional Park District drop-in program to help test the water of the Delta for different criteria. 9-10 a.m. at the Big Break Visitor Center, 69 Big Break Road Oakley.
Tuesday, Sept. 19: Delta Champions Awards Dinner, 5 to 8 p.m. at Grand Island Vineyards in Walnut Grove.
Thursday, Sept. 21: Big Truck Day features fire engines, school buses, tractors, and other large vehicles on exhibit and open for exploring, as well as food trucks. 4-8 p.m. at the Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way.
Saturday, Sept. 23
Harmful Algal Blooms Report
There is still a Harmful Algal Bloom danger advisory at Contra Loma Reservoir: STAY OUT OF THE WATER. KEEP PETS OUT OF THE WATER, AND DO NOT LET THEM EAT SCUM FROM THE SHORE. DO NOT EAT SHELLFISH FROM THE RESERVOIR. This is a lake-wide advisory.
There have been visual observations at Fisherman's Cut near the San Joaquin River and Old River near Frank's Tract near Terminous.
The same precautions apply at these locations.
This information may change after the release of this notice. Check for updated information at the HAB Reports Map below.
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