The Delta Protection Commission is committed to the protection and health of the Delta. We protect, maintain, enhance and enrich the overall quality of the Delta environment and economy. We do this with a focus on agriculture, heritage, recreation, and natural resources while remaining mindful of the importance of the Delta to all Californians.

DELTA NEWS

See Delta Protection Commission updates below or sign up for Delta Happenings to stay up-to-date with all the information you want, including community events and Delta agency meeting information. You can also browse our events calendar. 

Great Delta Trail Advisory Committee Meetings

Commission staff will convene the Great Delta Trail Technical and Stakeholder Advisory Committees to set the framework and help guide public outreach for the development of the Great Delta Trail Master Plan. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) includes members and staff of councils of government and local agencies; its primary purpose is to review the trail’s planning, implementation, and funding proposals. The Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) includes groups and individuals representing Delta agriculture, landowners, businesses, and recreational users (bicycling, walking, boating, horseback riding, and other relevant recreational activities); the SAC will advise staff on the trail’s uses and impacts.

Great Delta Trail Technical Advisory Committee Meetings
Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Solano County Government Center, 675 Texas Street, Room 6004, Fairfield, CA 94533
TAC agenda (PDF)
TAC presentation slides

Great Delta Trail Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meetings
Thursday, December 5, 2019, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Jean Harvie Community Center, 14273 River Rd., Walnut Grove, CA 95690
SAC agenda (PDF)
SAC presentation slides

Commission Meeting Audio Now Online

Commission meeting audio from the November 21, 2019 Delta Protection Commission meeting is available online.

Fall 2019 Delta Voice

The Fall 2019 Delta Voice (PDF) is here! Learn about flood alerts and evacuations, the pre-European Delta, pumpkin farming and pumpkin patches (plus a fun recipe!), ag tech and rural broadband, salmon, and fall events like the Bass Derby, Holiday Home Tour, Delta agency meetings, and more!

Connecting the Delta: Broadband Action Plan

Commission staff is working on improving broadband infrastructure in the five legacy communities that have participated in the community action planning processes. Valley Vision prepared the Broadband Action Plan to assess existing infrastructure and provide recommendations for next steps.

Broadband Action Plan – August 2019 (PDF)

New Reports Give Economic Data to Delta Residents and Policy Makers

The Delta Protection Commission is proud to announce the release of two important documents. These both take real economic and social data from the Delta, and give us a sketch of the Delta as an evolving place. The researchers gave presentations on these documents at Commission meetings in January 2018 and March 2019.

Delta Recreation and Tourism Survey Report

Recreation & Tourism in the Delta: A Study of Preferences for Activities and Facilities, Information Sources, and Economic Contributions of Delta Events (PDF) – May 2019

Socioeconomic Indicators Report

Socioeconomic Indicators Report: The Sacramento San Joaquin Delta (PDF) – January 2019

President Signs Bill Establishing Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area

On March 12, 2019, President Trump signed the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, a large public lands bill that includes the establishment of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area (NHA). The Commission will be the local coordinating entity for the Delta NHA and has three years to prepare a management plan. See the press release (PDF) and the Delta National Heritage Area webpage for more information.

Aquatic Weeds

The California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways is issuing updates on their ongoing aquatic weed control programs. Delta residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for their mailings to stay informed.