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In this issue
- Delta Leadership Program Participants in the News
- Women of the Delta: Hidden No More
- Gerry Goodie Celebration of Life April 13
- Larry Ruhstaller Memorial April 14
- State Route 4 to Close Overnight for Testing
- Free Workshops for Marinas and Yacht Clubs
- Applications Open for 6 Seats on Delta Committee
- Delta Agency Meetings
- Community Events: West Sac Earth Day, Dockwalker Training, Wine Festival and More
- Harmful Algal Blooms Report
NEWS
Delta Leadership Program Participants in the News
All three winners of the 2024 Delta Advocate Awards from Restore the Delta are past or current participants of the Delta Leadership Program.
Emily Pappalardo participated in the inaugural 2016 class of the Delta Leadership Program, which is a joint project of the Delta Protection Commission and the Delta Leadership Foundation.
Tama Brisbane was in the 2020 class, and Ahmad Majid is a 2024 participant.
The three will be celebrated at an awards dinner April 12.
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Women of the Delta: Hidden No More
The role women have played in Delta history has been somewhat invisible, said Maryellen Burns, president of the Sacramento River Delta Historical Society: "They're the ones who did the interviews, they're the ones who transcribed them, but the people they interviewed were men."
The Society took steps to remedy that last week with its program, "Hidden Figures - Women of the Delta," at the Walnut Grove Library. The program highlighted four historical Delta figures: Jean Harvie, Charmian London, Aoifee McCarthy, and Connie King.
Their tales include a "red light" boat, a toilet garden, a hotwired car, and one woman's transcendent first peach.
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Gerry Goodie Celebration of Life
There will be a celebration of life for the late Gerry Goodie on April 13.
Hosted by Katie Wiley, it will be held 1-10 p.m. at 14001 West Walnut Grove Road, Walnut Grove (the Sandy Beach area of Wimpy’s).
Goodie was a recently appointed member of the Delta Protection Advisory Committee and an alum of the Delta Leadership Program.
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Larry Ruhstaller Memorial
A memorial for the late Larry Ruhstaller will be held on April 14.
The event will be at "Larry's favorite beer garden" - Ruhstaller Farm, 6686 Sievers Road, Dixon, from noon to "whenever." There will be music, food, and beer. Children and pets are welcome.
Ruhstaller was a former Chair of the Delta Protection Commission.
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State Route 4 to Close Overnight for Testing
Part of State Route 4 will close from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. tonight (March 26) for testing operations of the State Route 4 Old River Bridge.
Westbound SR-4 travelers: The detour begins at the Tracy Blvd. intersection; south on Tracy Blvd.; west on I-205; north on Mountain House Parkway; northwest on Byron Road to SR-4.
Eastbound SR-4 travelers: The detour begins at the Byron Road intersection; southeast on Byron Road; south on Mountain House Parkway; east on I-205; north on Tracy Blvd. to SR-4.
Free Workshops For Marinas and Yacht Clubs
Marina and yacht club operators can sign up for free oil spill response communication workshops March 28 in Vallejo and online, April 12 in Coronado and online, and June 20 online only.
Participants will receive oil spill response resources, learn best practices for oil spills, and obtain other important information on how to #SaveTheBoatingFacilityYouLove.
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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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 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.
March 30 online: Join the NorCal Free Dockwalker program and share clean and safe boating information and free pollution prevention tools and materials with boaters. Training begins at 10 a.m. on Zoom.
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 10 on Zoom: "Climate Change and Health: The Threat of Harmful Algal Blooms to Tribes and Communities" - a talk by Dr. Gina Solomon from UC San Francisco and Ms. Sarah Ryan, Big Valley Rancheria Environmental Protection Agency. Noon-1 p.m.
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.
April 27 in Brentwood: Community Day of Service - service projects and activities for all ages and abilities, potentially including clothing/food drives, blood drive, farmworker outreach, East County Historical Society projects, writing letters to seniors and troops, planting and landscaping, family counseling, cleanup and beautification, and meal delivery. Sign up to get involved.
April 27 in Rio Vista: River Front Arts Fest - people's choice art show, art exhibit, floral design raffle, wine and beer pavilion, arts and crafts vendors, children's art zone. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. downtown.
Harmful Algal Blooms Report
The Harmful Algal Bloom advisory at Contra Loma Reservoir at Regional Park has been reduced from danger to caution. The advice remains the same: 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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