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In this issue
- Delta Mourns Gerry Goodie
- Commission Approves National Heritage Area Management Plan
- Steven Hutchason Appointed to DPAC
- Isleton Celebrates Asian New Year
- Applications Open for 6 Seats on Delta Committee
- DPC on Twin Cities Composting Facility: Incompatible with State Law, Delta Protections
- Delta Leadership Program: A Place for Reflection
- The Next Leg of the Delta Trail: West Sac to Clarksburg
- Yolo Town Hall TODAY on AT&T Land Line Issue
- Comment on Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Strategy
- Delta Agency Meetings
- Community Events: Flyway Nights, Asparagus Festival, Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Travis AFB Talk, Spotlight on Rural California
- Harmful Algal Blooms Report
NEWS
 Gerry and Nancy Goodie
Delta Mourns Gerry Goodie
The Delta is mourning the passing of community leader Gerry Goodie, who died on Feb. 29.
Goodie was co-owner of the popular Wimpy’s Marina Restaurant and Bar, a 2023 alum of the Delta Leadership Program, and a recent addition to the Delta Protection Advisory Committee.
"Gerry was a true Delta leader," said Delta Protection Commission Executive Director Bruce Blodgett. "We were deeply saddened to hear of this loss to our community, and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family."
Commission Approves National Heritage Area Management Plan
The Delta Protection Commission approved the management plan for the Delta National Heritage Area on March 7. It will be submitted to the Department of Interior for review and approval today.
“There’s no place in the world like the Delta, with its unique geology, ecology, and history,” said Commission Chair Diane Burgis.
“The Management Plan is our roadmap for how we talk about our history and how different agencies and community groups throughout the Delta’s five counties can work together to celebrate our shared heritage."
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Steven Hutchason appointed to DPAC
The Delta Protection Commission on March 7 appointed Steven Hutchason to the Delta Protection Advisory Committee.
Hutchason is the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Wilton Rancheria, a tribe whose indigenous territory encompasses Sacramento County.
He will serve as DPAC's first official tribal representative, filling a seat created by the Commission last fall.
Isleton Celebrates Asian New Year
 Isleton's Asian New Year celebration on March 2 delighted onlookers. It also marked the groundbreaking for the city's Asian American Heritage Park and the grand opening of the "Revisiting Isleton's Forgotten Nihonmachi" exhibit at the Isleton Museum. The event was sponsored in part by the Delta Protection Commission.
Applications Open for Six Seats on Delta Committee
April 12 is the deadline to apply for six seats on the Delta Protection Advisory Committee. The seats represent Delta Business, Delta Agriculture, Delta Recreation, Delta Cultural Preservation, State Agency, and Delta General Public.
The committee, which meets in the evening every other month at locations in the Delta, advises the Delta Protection Commission (DPC) on diverse interests in the Delta.
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DPC on Twin Cities Composting Facility: Incompatible with State Law, Delta Protections
The Delta Protection Commission has concluded that a proposed composting facility at Twin Cities Road and I-5 is incompatible with state law and the DPC's mandate to protect the Primary Zone of the Delta.
In its letter about the project to the Sacramento County Planning Department, the DPC cites loss of agricultural land and reduction of habitat for a threatened species (Swainson's hawk).
The comment letter was submitted under the Commission's statutory authority to enforce its Land Use and Resource Management Plan.
Delta Leadership Program: A Place for Reflection
 Modern life doesn't afford a lot of opportunity for thoughtful discussion and deep reflection. But that's exactly what goes on in the Delta Leadership Program.
A joint effort of the Delta Leadership Foundation and Delta Protection Commission, this program provides sustained leadership development in the Delta with a series of seminars each year for the Delta's up-and-coming leaders.
On March 1, the Class of 2024 met at the Rio Vista Youth and Community Hall for a day of learning and probing conversations.
The Next Leg of the Delta Trail: West Sac to Clarksburg
The Great California Delta Trail may grow its network of trails with a new segment from West Sacramento to Clarksburg.
The segment would run along 6.4 miles of the Clarksburg Branch Line of the Sacramento Northern Railroad.
The addition would create a safe, healthy way for pedestrians and cyclists to reach Clarksburg, a historic Delta community with popular wine-tasting venues. It could also help improve broadband access in the Delta by including conduit for fiberoptic cable.
The Delta Protection Commission coordinates planning and implementation of the Delta Trail with local agencies.
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Yolo Town Hall on AT&T Land Line Issue
AT&T is seeking to end its obligation to provide landlines in parts of California. Yolo County will hold a town hall meeting about this issue 4:30-6 p.m. TODAY (March 12).
The meeting will be at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 625 Court Street, Room 206, in Woodland. For inquiries about the event or related matters, please email PIO@YoloCounty.org.
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has voted to oppose AT&T's application to end its responsibilities as the “Carrier of Last Resort.” Learn more on page 5 of this newsletter (PDF).
The California Public Utilities Commission will hold virtual hearings on the applications at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. March 19. Click on button below for more information.
Comment on Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Strategy
The Delta Stewardship Council is seeking comments on its draft strategy (PDF) for monitoring harmful algal blooms in the Delta.
Comments emailed to collaborativescience@deltacouncil.ca.gov or mailed to the following address by 5 p.m. March 28 will be considered for the final monitoring strategy: Delta Science Program, 715 P Street, 15-300, Sacramento, CA 95814.
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DELTA AGENCY MEETINGS
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 AND PUBLIC-AFFAIRS EVENTS
 March 17 in Davis: Tule and Cattail: A Tale of the Marsh Economy and Its Role in Human Health and Wellbeing - event aims "to advance the land management aims of local tribal communities and provide a platform to educate about the importance of maintaining wetland biology for climate change, ecological and human health, and vector control." 1-5 p.m., UC Davis Conference Center.
March 21 in Sacramento/Online: Spotlight on Rural California | 2024 Speaker Series on California's Future - Public Policy Institute of California focuses on the most immediate challenges and how leaders and stakeholders are addressing them. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Sheraton Grand Hotel and online.
March 27 in Rio Vista: Travis Air Force Base: Local, Regional & Global Impact (Rio Vista Rotary Speaker Series) - Joseph Dingman, senior civilian leader to the commander of Travis Air Force Base, will address issues including the impact of California Forever on base operations. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Building, 610 St. Francis Way. Admission is free.
March 30 in Antioch: Eggstravaganza - crafts, egg hunt, games. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 4701 Lone Tree Way.
March 30 in West Sacramento: Earth Day Spring Celebration - egg hunts for the kids, free raffle, Chando's Tacos, River Cats booth, West Sacramento Fire Department Engine and Interactive Trailer, crafts, activities, and free resources. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bryte Park, 1225 Carrie St.
April 4 via Zoom: Yolo Basin Foundation Flyway Nights: Updates on the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area - Wildlife Area Manager Garrett Spaan highlights projects planned for 2024 and beyond. 7-9 p.m. Register here.
April 6 in Lodi: Lodi Wine Festival - wine tasting from up to 40 wineries pouring over 200 varietals. 1-5 p.m., Ole Mettler Grape Pavilion at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St. Tickets available at the door.
April 12-14 in Stockton: 38th Annual San Joaquin Asparagus Festival - food, live entertainment, scholarship pageant, cooking demonstrations, petting zoo. San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way.
April 13 in Oakley: Art in the Park - local performances and artist showcase in the park. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St.
April 13 in Rio Vista: Mad Hatter's Tea Party - tea party, photo booth, raffle prizes. 11:30 a.m. at the Rio Vista Museum, 16 N. Front St.
April 13-14 at Cosumnes River Preserve: Volunteer Naturalist Training - learn about the preserve's history, native plants and animals, and what the preserve is in place for.
April 20 in Isleton: Delta Loop Community Garage Sale - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at B&W Resort, 964 Brannan Island Road.
April 27 in Davis: California Duck Days - interactive exhibits, wetland-themed arts and crafts, food trucks, and more. Yolo Basin Foundation event is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 45211 Co. Rd 32B (E. Chiles Road). $20 entry fee per vehicle.
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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