Delta Happenings
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In this issue
- U-Pick Season Is Here
- National Trails Day
- Nominate a Delta Champion
- 6 Appointed to DPAC
- Delta Agency Meetings
- Community Events: Saturday Street Faire, Hamburger Feed, Loopfest, Isleton Crawdad Festival
- Harmful Algal Blooms Report
NEWS
U-Pick Season Is Here, and It's Delta-licious!
 U-pick season has begun, and Northern California families are flocking to Delta farms to pick their own cherries, strawberries, blueberries, and more.
U-pick is an experience that combines a drive through the countryside, family time, tradition, fresh air, walking, perfectly ripe fruit, and connections with the farmers who produce America’s food.
It’s farm-to-table eating without a grocery store or a restaurant as middleman. And it’s the freshest fruit possible without the responsibility of managing a farm year-round.
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
The Delta boasts a growing network of trails, and National Trails Day on June 1 is a day to honor those trails with service.
You can look for a National Trails Day event at one of your favorite trails by searching here, or you can simply go for a hike on June 1 with a trash bag in hand, ready to beautify one of the places that makes your life better.
If you'd like to show that appreciation in the Delta, consider visiting one of five segments of the Great California Delta Trail, a regional trail network coordinated by the Delta Protection Commission.
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NOMINATE A DELTA CHAMPION
The Delta Leadership Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to leadership training and recognition, has opened nominations for its 2024 Delta Champions Awards.
 2023 Delta Champions (Photo by Morris Lum)
The awards, to be presented on Sept. 18 at Delta Diamond Farms in Isleton, recognize significant service to the Delta region in the following categories:
Delta Preserver – Achievement in historical or environmental preservation
Delta Promoter – Achievement in tourism, agriculture, education, commerce, and/or the arts
Delta Improver – Achievement in Delta health, community, and/or quality of life
Lifetime Achievement – Lifetime achievement in preservation, protection and promotion of the Delta
Delta Legacy Family – A family that has contributed to the Delta for at least 100 years through multi-generational professional and volunteer activities that have enhanced the quality of life of the region.
Nominations are open until July 19.
Two Appointed, Four Reappointed, to Delta Protection Advisory Committee
The Delta Protection Commission appointed two new members and re-appointed four incumbents to the Delta Protection Advisory Committee on Thursday.
The new appointees are Emily Pappalardo, Delta Business (Seat 2), on the left in the photo above, and Katherine Wiley, Delta General Public (Seat 2), on the right. Both are graduates of the Delta Leadership Program, a project of the Delta Protection Commission and Delta Leadership Foundation – Pappalardo in 2016, and Wiley this year.
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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 EVENTS
 May 21 (TONIGHT) in Walnut Grove: A potluck celebrating the history of hunting and fishing in the Delta will be the Sacramento River Delta Historical Society's May program. 6 p.m. at the Jean Harvie Community Center, 14273 River Road.
May 22 in Rio Vista: Annual Hamburger Feed at the Rio Vista Museum. $10, 5-7 p.m.,16 N. Front St.
May 25 in Rio Vista: Saturday Street Faire (formerly Sidewalk Saturday) - music, art, jewelry, crafts, food, and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. North 2nd St.
June 11 in Oakley: Just Transitions: Drought, Salinity, and Sea Level Rise - a workshop to envision water management in a changing Delta, with a particular emphasis on hearing from people who are underrepresented in water management decision-making. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Big Break Visitor Center. Register here for the workshop.
June 15 in the Loop: Delta Loopfest - parade, food, and music. Parade starts at 11 a.m., 50/50 drawing is at 9 p.m.
June 15-16 in Isleton: City of Isleton Crawdad Festival - live entertainment, vendors, carnival, car show. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on the 15th, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on the 16th.
June 20 in Walnut Grove: Forum on Delta Drought Response Pilot Program - hear outcomes of the Pilot Program, learn from UC Davis and Nature Conservancy research teams, provide program feedback to Delta Conservancy staff. 10 a.m.-noon at the Ryde Hotel.
Harmful Algal Blooms Report
The Harmful Algal Bloom advisory at Contra Loma Reservoir at Regional Park remains at caution. The advice: 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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