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In this issue
- DLP Alum Named Deputy Secretary of Biodiversity and Habitat
- Gerry Goodie Appointed to DPAC
- DPC Releases Annual Report
- Fishing Dock Grant Approved
- Rio Vista Pedestrian Project Begins
- Tribal Rep Opening on DPAC
- Delta Agency Meetings
- Community Events: Spam Festival, Chinese New Year and More
- Harmful Algal Blooms Report
NEWS
Governor Appoints Delta Leadership Program Alum
Meghan Hertel, an alum of the inaugural class of the Delta Leadership Program, was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom as Deputy Secretary of Biodiversity and Habitat at the California Natural Resources Agency on Jan. 18.
Hertel came to the DLP – a joint program of the Delta Protection Commission and the Delta Leadership Foundation – in 2016 while employed by Audubon California. There, she led its Working Lands Team, which partnered with landowners, agencies and industry to increase bird-friendly management and habitat restoration on farms, ranches and wetlands throughout the Central Valley.
She has been North American Director for Land Life Company since 2022.
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Commission Appoints Gerry Goodie to DPAC
The Delta Protection Commission appointed Gerry Goodie to the Delta Protection Advisory Commission (DPAC) on Jan. 18.
Goodie is co-owner, with his wife, of Wimpy’s Marina Restaurant & Bar in Walnut Grove, as well as a 2023 alum of the Delta Leadership Program, a joint program of the Delta Protection Commission and the Delta Leadership Foundation.
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Delta Agency Annual Reports Released
The Delta Protection Commission approved its 2023 Annual Report on Jan. 18. The report highlights the Commission’s work on land use, water, the regional economy, recreation and tourism, heritage, outreach and education, and leadership and development.
It includes a summary of letters written to planning agencies about land-use proposals to ensure consistency with the Commission’s Land Use and Resource Management Plan (LURMP) – part of the Commission’s statutory authority.
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Two other Delta agencies released their annual reports as well: The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy and the Delta Stewardship Council.
Conservancy: Fishing Dock Grant Approved
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy Board approved a $715,000 grant last week for construction of a public fishing dock in Suisun City. The dock will be Americans with Disabilities Act accessible and feature benches, shade, fishing pole holders, and an educational kiosk.
“The fishing dock project will provide an updated, inclusive recreation space that will be a tourist attraction regionally and will highlight the Delta’s beautiful and unique ecosystem,” said Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez.
Rio Vista Pedestrian Improvement Project Begins
The City of Rio Vista is making pedestrian improvements at 14 locations starting Feb. 5. The project is funded by a grant and will include striping improvements and curb ramp construction.
Traffic controls will be in place and motorists are advised to travel slowly in construction areas.
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE DELTA
Opening: Tribal Representative on Delta Protection Advisory Committee
Applications for a tribal representative on the Delta Protection Advisory Committee will be accepted until the position is filled.
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 member will serve a term that expires in 2027.
This position was added by the Delta Protection Commission in September, when it voted to expand DPAC, adding seats for a tribal representative and an additional general-public representative.
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DELTA AGENCY MEETINGS
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DELTA PROTECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Delta Protection Advisory Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Stockton Sailing Club. The agenda is posted here.
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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.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
 Feb. 2 in Tracy: 15th Annual Tracy Firefighters Crab Feed - DJ, silent auction, food, drinks. 6 p.m.-midnight, IPFES Portuguese Hall of Tracy, 400 West 9th St.
Feb. 3 in Hood: Courtland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Annual Pasta Feed - Raffle, silent auction, and pasta. 5 p.m. in the Willow Ballroom, 10724 CA-160. Call (916) 775-1210 for tickets.
Feb. 18 in Locke: The Locke Foundation celebrates Chinese New Year noon to 4 p.m. on Main Street with dragon and lion dancing, martial arts and tai chi demonstrations, a bonsai class presentation and more.
Feb. 18 in Isleton: 25th Annual Isleton SPAM Festival - SPAM-based cooking contest, SPAM-eating contest and SPAM-toss game. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Peter's Steakhouse, 203 2nd St., Isleton.
March 2 in Isleton: Isleton Asian Festival, Isleton Chamber of Commerce.
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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