Delta Happenings
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NEWS
Bridge Work
Delta Agency Meetings
Community Events: Hog August Bites, Rio Vista Airport Day, Historical Society BBQ
Harmful Algal Blooms
NEWS
Delta NHA Getting a Fresh Brand Identity
Tunnel Accountability Action Plan Released
To acknowledge and address potential impacts on local communities due to building the Delta Conveyance Project, the Department of Water Resources released an Accountability Action Plan last week.
The plan memorializes DWR's commitments to address effects on local communities during construction of the tunnel project, which has not yet received permits to proceed.
The plan's five components are creating an ombudsman office; regulatory mitigation; a $200 million community benefits program; community advisory groups; and a program of information, outreach, and engagement.
Read the Governor's press release, and a roundup of reactions to the announcement on Maven's Notebook.
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Resource Available for Sustainable Farming in the Delta
The Environmental Policy Clinic at UC Davis has released a user-friendly catalog of practices for farmers focused on cost savings and improved productivity and resiliency.
The Clinic pairs student teams with clients to conduct policy analysis or environmental management projects.
See the catalog (PDF) here, and read a Delta Stewardship Council blog about how the project came together here.
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Webb Tract Project to Start in 2026
The Webb Tract Wetland Restoration Project received a Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, allowing project construction to start in 2026.
The project is funded by the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy’s Nature-Based Solutions grant program.
ONGOING BRIDGE WORK
Marine Traffic Closure: Eight Mile Road Bridge - Through late August
DELTA AGENCY MEETINGS
The 2025 schedule for the Delta Protection Commission's public bodies is available here. It includes meeting packets and approved minutes.
Aug. 13
Delta Independent Science Board meets at 9 a.m. The agenda and meeting notice is posted here (PDF).
Aug. 18
Delta Protection Commission meets at 9 a.m. to consider appointing an executive director. The agenda is posted here.
Aug. 20
Delta NHA Advisory Committee meets at 1 p.m. The agenda is posted here.
Aug. 28
Delta Stewardship Council meets. The agenda will be posted here at least 10 days in advance.
Sept. 18
Delta Protection Commission meets at 5 p.m. The agenda will be posted here at least 10 days in advance.
Oct. 7
Delta Protection Advisory Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. The agenda will be posted here at least 10 days in advance.
Oct. 22
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy meets at 9 a.m. The agenda will be posted here at least 10 days in advance.
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 AND MEETINGS
To list your community event in Delta Happenings, email information to submit@delta.ca.gov. The next issue of the newsletter is scheduled for Aug. 26; the deadline to submit events for that issue is Aug. 21.
 Aug. 23 in Rio Vista: Hog August Bites - professionally judged rib and chili cookoff, live music, car show, local art, and family-friendly activities, as well as offerings from local chefs, restaurants, and vendors. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. downtown.
Aug. 28 in Antioch: Contra Costa County Block Party - county services, food trucks, activities. 4-7 p.m. at the Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way.
Sept. 5 in Stockton: San Joaquin County 175th Anniversary Gala. 6 p.m. at the Haggin Museum.
Sept. 7 in Brentwood: East Contra Costa Historical Society Community BBQ - Grounds open11 a.m., BBQ served at 1 p.m. 3890 Sellers Ave.
Sept. 9 in Thornton: Delta Champions Dinner - honors the 2025 Delta Champions recognized by the Delta Leadership Foundation. 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Perez Barn. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased here.
Sept. 13 in Rio Vista: Rio Vista Airport Day - vintage and experimental airplanes, food trucks and vendors, vintage cars and hotrods, pancake breakfast. Starts at 9 a.m. at Rio Vista Municipal Airport, 3000 Baumann Road.
Sept. 16-17 in Davis: Delta Independent Science Board Climate Symposium (PDF) - explore current climate projections for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, related uncertainties, and how this science is integrated into decision-making in the Delta. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m, Putah Creek Lodge.
Harmful Algal Blooms Report
 Here is the location, as of Monday, Aug. 11, of harmful algal bloom advisories in the Delta. Click on the button below for details and updates.
Danger advisory: STAY OUT OF THE WATER. Do not touch scum in the water or shore. Do NOT let pets go in the water, drink the water, or eat scum on the shore. Do not eat shellfish from this waterbody.
- Contra Loma Reservoir
- Smith Canal - Louis Park boat ramp
Caution advisories: Stay away from algae and scum in the water. Do NOT let pets go in the water, drink the water, or eat scum on the shore. Keep Children away from algae. Do not eat shellfish from this waterbody.
- Buckley Cove near Buckley Cove Boat Launch
- Delta Coves - Corner of Point Place/Delta Coves Drive
- Delta Coves - near Sea Gate Pl and across entire cove
- Delta Coves - Isle Place
- Discovery Bay - Willow Lake
- McLeod Lake - Morelli Park
- San Joaquin River - Windmill Cove
- Victoria Canal near Union Point
Visual observations: Stay away from algae and scum in the water. Do NOT let pets go in the water, drink the water, or eat scum on the shore. Keep Children away from algae. Do not eat shellfish from this waterbody.
- Grant Line Canal - near Old River
- Middle River - Middle River at Howard Rd
- Middle River - Middle River at Tracy
- Old River at Clifton Court intake
- Old River downstream of the ORT barrier
- Old River at Mountain House
- West Canal at Clifton Court intake
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