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In this issue
- Grant Awarded for Clarksburg Branch Line Extension
- Marina Operators Can Apply for Grants
- Watch Park Progress in Isleton
- Nominate a Delta Champion
- Delta Agency Meetings
- Community and Civic Events: 4th of July, Pear Fair
- Harmful Algal Blooms - Reports Are Increasing
NEWS
Grant Takes Proposed Clarksburg Line Trail Extension to Next Steps
 The Yolo-Delta Trail Coalition has received a $1.9 million grant to take the next steps on the Clarksburg Branch Line Extension. This is a trail project that would connect West Sacramento with Clarksburg as part of the Great California Delta Trail. The Delta Protection Commission is a member of the coalition, along with City of West Sacramento, Yolo County and the Yolo Transportation District.
Part of the grant covers working with key project partners like the Clarksburg Community Advisory Committee, agricultural and other property owners, tribal representatives, local businesses and community organizations, and residents through one-on-one interviews, workshops and other outreach.
“We’re eager to work with our partners to study the proposed extension of the Clarksburg Branch Line and to ensure Delta residents’ needs and concerns are addressed as the Great California Delta Trail grows,” said Bruce Blodgett, executive director of the Delta Protection Commission.
The Great California Delta Trail Master Plan (PDF) was approved by the Commission in 2022. The plan covers the Delta region, with the goal of linking the San Francisco Bay Trail System and planned Sacramento River Trails to the Delta and its shoreline in the five counties.
BIG Grants Available to Marina Owners/Operators
 Owners and operators of public or private marinas can apply for grants for boating infrastructure improvements that serve transient recreational vessels at least 26 feet in length. Transient vessels are those staying 15 days or less.
Up to $1.8 million is available through the state Division of Boating and Waterways, which is administering the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program in California
The deadline to apply is Aug. 1.
For information, contact Ethan Tratner at ethan.tratner@parks.ca.gov or (916) 902-8823.
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Asian American Heritage Park Progress
Learn about the Delta Educational Cultural Society's Asian American Heritage Park in Isleton, and follow its construction progress at deltaecs.org.
Supporters can purchase a commemorative brick or donate to the project on the website.
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Nominate a Delta Champion
Nominations are open through July 19 for the 2024 Delta Champion Awards.
The awards, to be presented Sept. 18 in Isleton, recognize achievement in historical or environmental preservation; tourism, agriculture, education, commerce and/or the arts; health, community, and/or quality of life; and lifetime achievement in preservation, protection and promotion of the Delta.
There is also an award to honor a family that has contributed to the Delta for at least 100 years through multi-general professional and volunteer activities.
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 CIVIC EVENTS
 July 4
In Antioch: Fourth of July Celebration - parade, entertainment, food vendors. 4 p.m., fireworks at 9:20 p.m. in Rivertown.
In Downtown Brentwood: Brentwood Classic 4th of July Parade - children's parade followed by the main Fourth of July parade. 9:30-11 a.m.
In Downtown Fairfield: Fourth of July Parade - parade celebration with bands, floats, vehicles, and more. Parade starts at 10 a.m.
In Stockton: 4th of July Parade, Festival and Fireworks in Downtown Stockton - parade, festival, fireworks. Parade starts at 11 a.m., festival at noon and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
In West Sacramento: Fourth on the Field - food trucks, fireworks and family fun. 6 p.m. at Sutter Health Park.
July 10 in Oakley and online: Public meeting about farming and habitat restoration projects on Webb Tract - project overviews, presentations, Q&A about projects proposed by Metropolitan Water District and funded by the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy. 11 a.m.-noon or 12:30 p.m.
July 28 in Courtland: Courtland Pear Fair - arts and crafts, live music, Delta historical exhibit, quilt show, car show, wine tasting, kids area. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at 180 Primasing Ave.
Harmful Algal Blooms Report: Reports Are Increasing
There is still a Harmful Algal Bloom danger advisory at Contra Loma Reservoir at Regional Park. 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.
There are five cautions - same advice applies - in Discovery Bay: on Monterey Court, at Clipper Drive and Reef Court, in Seal Bay on Discovery Bay Boulevard, on Bolinas Place - Lighthouse Bay, and the Orwood Old River Railroad Inlet.
There are also five cautions near the Clifton Court Forebay: Victoria Canal near Union Point, West Canal at the Clifton Court Intake, Old River at the Clifton Court Intake, the Grant Line Canal near Old River, and Old River downstream of the ORT barrier.
This information may change after the release of this notice. Check for updated information at the HAB Reports Map.
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