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In this issue...
- Tribal representative position added to DPAC
- DPC turns out for Save the Delta Town Hall
- DPC jobs: one new posting, one deadline extended
- Delta advocacy services RFP
- Speaker Series Delta event rescheduled
- Delta Restoration Forum registration open
- Boating access grants available
- Community events: Cinema at Sundown, Oktoberfest, crane tour
- Harmful algal blooms report
NEWS
Commission expands DPAC to add tribal, general public reps
 Delta Protection Commission Chair Diane Burgis
The Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) will gain a tribal representative under action taken Thursday by the Delta Protection Commission.
“It’s about engagement, opportunity and giving the tribes a voice on DPAC,” said Delta Protection Commission Executive Director Bruce Blodgett.
Commission Chair Diane Burgis said, “Native American tribes have thousands of years of deep memory of the Delta from before Europeans came. Tribal voices should have a voice in how we manage our land and water. This is not us checking a box; Native knowledge will help us do a better job caring for the Delta.”
DPC turns out for Save the Delta Town Hall
 Six representatives of the Delta Protection Commission were leaders or featured speakers Sept. 14 at the Save the Delta Town Hall, sponsored by the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Delta Chapter.
Read more here, and see more photos on Facebook.
Sen. Dodd honors Delta Week
State Sen. Bill Dodd kicked off Delta Week last week with a celebratory statement: “The Delta is a cherished watershed and the very lifeblood of California’s water system. It is vital to our state as both a natural resource teeming with abundant wildlife and fish and a vital economic driver for tourism, recreation and Delta farmers. We must continue to protect it for future generations by preventing pollution and further marshland degradation and promoting its environmental health.”
Dodd was the author of the 2022 Senate Concurrent Resolution creating Delta Week, to be celebrated each year the last week of September.
JOBS AND CONSULTING
Deadline extended: Sr. Environmental Planner for DPC
The deadline to apply for a position as Senior Environmental Planner at the Delta Protection Commission has been extended to Oct. 10.
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.
Learn more and apply.
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New! Administrative Analyst for DPC
The Administrative Analyst (AGPA) provides a full range of complex analytical financial and administrative duties for the Delta Protection Commission. As the central point for the Commission, the Administrative Analyst also serves as the Commission Clerk for all Commission and Committee meetings and ensures that all meeting logistics are completed according to the Bagley-Keene Act.
This position is eligible for telework, and will be required to report to the office at least three days a week. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
The deadline to apply is Oct. 13.
Learn more and apply.
RFP: Delta-related advocacy services for Sacramento County
The County of Sacramento invites interested persons and firms to submit proposals for Delta-related advocacy services for a three-year term. The successful contractor will report to the Office of the County Executive, Governmental Relations & Legislative Office, and provide advocacy services on behalf of the County.
The deadline is 4 p.m. Friday. Learn more (PDF).
DELTA MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Rescheduled: Speaker Series event
 The Delta-focused "Where the Rivers Meet" event has been rescheduled to Oct. 31.
The event is part of the California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Speaker Series. It features, among others, the Delta Protection Commission's Blake Roberts, who coordinates development of the Delta National Heritage Area.
Delta-Suisun Tidal Wetland Restoration Symposium
The State Water Contractors and California Department of Water Resources are jointly hosting a science symposium Nov. 1 to discuss the latest research on tidal wetland restoration for support of native fishes in the Delta and Suisun Marsh.
Delta Restoration Forum registration is open
Registration is open for the Nov. 2 Delta Restoration Forum at the Ryde Hotel in Walnut Grove.
Attendees will meet project leads and learn about restoration in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Suisun Marsh, recent and potential projects, funding programs, and opportunities for landowners to implement wildlife-friendly practices. This public event will be held in an open-house format, allowing participants to drop by, network, and share their perspectives.
If you are interested in presenting a poster or other materials about a project or program, complete this survey by Oct. 19.
Delta Agency meetings
OPPORTUNITIES
Water Plan public comment period open
The California Department of Water Resources has released the public review draft of California Water Plan Update 2023 (PDF). Members of the water community and people impacted by water management and policies are encouraged to help shape the update during the public comment period, which runs through Oct. 19.
Call for abstracts/posters: 2024 IEP Workshop
The Interagency Ecological Program Workshop Planning Committee has made a general call for abstracts for both talks and posters from researchers across IEP agencies, affiliates, stakeholders, and collaborators. The deadline for submission is Oct. 27.
The 2024 Workshop will be held April 23-25 in Sacramento.
$8.6M available for boating access
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced $8.6 million in grant in funding last week for improving public access for recreational boaters.
The Boating Access Grant Program will reimburse the costs of projects that seek to acquire, develop, renovate, maintain or improve facilities that create or enhance public access to California waters or advance the suitability of waters for recreational boating.
CDFW is accepting proposals through Nov. 3 for the 2023-2024 Boating Access Grant Program. CDFW will also hold a Public Solicitation Workshop on Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m. to provide an overview of the program.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Sept. 30: Cinema at Sundown sponsored by the West Sacramento Parks & Recreation Department - activities, games, and an outdoor showing of the movie "The Goonies." 6-9 p.m. at Bryte Park, 425 Todhunter Ave., West Sacramento.
Sept. 30-Oct. 1: Clayton Oktoberfest - beer, music, and celebration of Bavarian culture, sponsored by the Clayton Business & Community Association. Hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Address: 6125 Clayton Rd., Clayton.
Saturdays and Sundays starting Oct. 7: Crane Tour - free, guided tour of cranes and other winter birds at the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve near Lodi. Registration is required because tour spots are limited, and visitors need a CDFW Lands Pass, or current hunting or fishing license.
Harmful Algal Blooms Report
There is still a Harmful Algal Bloom danger advisory at Contra Loma Reservoir at Regional Park. 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.
There have been visual observations at:
- Fisherman's Cut near the San Joaquin River
- Old River at seven locations: the head of the Old River, at Mountain House, downstream of the ORT Barrier, at the Clifton Court Intake, downstream of the Clifton Court Forebay Intake, near Quimby Island, and near Frank's Tract
- Victoria Canal near Union Point
- Turner Cut near the San Joaquin River
- Middle River near Mildred Island
- Holland Cut near Frank's Tract
There are cautions on the Pocket Canal at St. Anthony's Church and Rambleoak Circle.
The same precautions apply at all locations.
This information may change after the release of this notice. Check for updated information at the HAB Reports Map.
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