Delta Happenings
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In this issue...
- The NHA Sign Is BACK
- Delta Conveyance Final EIR Released
- Stockton Filipino Family Home Movie Collection Makes National Film Registry
- Deadline for DPAC Tribal Opening Extended
- Delta Agency Meetings
- Harmful Algal Blooms Report
NEWS
The Delta NHA Sign is BACK!
 The Delta Protection Commission's brand new Welcome-to-the-Delta sign was up on Jefferson Boulevard near West Sacramento for only a few weeks last summer before it was destroyed in a non-injury car accident.
Now, at long last, its replacement is up, and this time sitting a little farther from the curve where Jefferson meets the levee, so it's less likely to get hit again.
It's great news for people who love these signs. But why are they so popular in the first place? The reason is really quite simple: The signs say, "This place matters."
Delta Conveyance Final EIR Released
Bohulano Family Film Collection Added to National Registry
 Click on image to watch on YouTube.
A collection of home movies from the 1950s to the 1970s shot by the Bohulano family in Stockton was one of 25 films added to the Library of Congress's National Film Registry last week. It was chosen from 6,875 titles submitted for consideration, and it joins the registry alongside films including Apollo 13, Fame, Home Alone, Terminator 2, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and 12 Years a Slave.
The collection is a snapshot of Filipino family life in Stockton, as well as an exploration of the experience of Filipino immigrants, who came to the Delta in substantial numbers a century ago to work in agriculture, particularly harvesting asparagus.
Deadline Extended: Tribal Opening on Delta Protection Advisory Committee
The Delta Protection Commission has extended the deadline to apply for a tribal-representative seat on the Delta Protection Advisory Committee.
The Commission in September voted to expand DPAC, adding seats for tribal representative and an additional general-public representative.
The committee, which meets in the evening every other month at locations in the Delta, advises the Commission on diverse interests in the Delta. The new members, to be appointed as early as January, will serve terms that expire in 2027.
The application deadline for the tribal-representative seat will remain open until the position is filled.
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Free Battery Recycling in Rio Vista
Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery is accepting alkaline and rechargeable household batteries for recycling for free at its Rio Vista office during regular business hours.
Batteries accepted include AA, AAA, C, D, Button, and 9V. The office is located at 100 Main St.
Delta Invasive Species Symposium Recording Available
The 2023 Delta Invasive Species Symposium, held on Nov. 30, is now available for viewing on YouTube.
Presentations at the event, sponsored by the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy and Delta Stewardship Council, explored how:
- Connections within and among estuaries impact invasive species movement.
- Connectivity of different types can both help and hinder invasive species control.
- Making connections among disciplines, policies, and actors is critical to effective invasive species management.
Delta Agency Meetings
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DELTA CONSERVANCY BOARD
The Delta Conservancy Board meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 24. The meeting agenda will be available here after Jan. 10.
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Not sure which Delta agency is which? This fact sheet (PDF) explains the missions and roles of the Delta Protection Commission, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy and the Delta Stewardship Council.
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.
This information may change after the release of this notice. Check for updated information at the HAB Reports Map.
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