Delta Protection Advisory Committee
2026-02-10 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ryde Hotel, 14340 Highway 160, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING AGENDA
Delta Protection Advisory Committee
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
The Ryde Hotel, 14340 Highway 160, Walnut Grove, CA 95690
Meeting packet (agenda and draft minutes) (PDF)
Comment letter submitted by California Farm Bureau (PDF)
Agenda

Call to Order/Flag Salute – Anna Swenson, DPAC Chair
Welcome and Roll Call
Public Comment – An opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee regarding items not on the agenda.
Approval of August 20, 2025, Meeting Minutes
Update on Delta Protection Commission activities – Amanda Bohl
Freeport Jurisdiction Inquiry – Janet Lake and the Freeport Community Group
Clarksburg Trail Update – Rachel Vanderwerff, Senior Environmental Planner and Amanda Bohl, Executive Director
Golden Mussel Update – Martha Volkoff, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Task Groups Report Out on Rivers and Levees – The Committee
Waterways Cleanup Task Group Update – The Committee
Member Announcements and Next Meeting
Adjourn

The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Committee meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Committee, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Committee welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Committee limits testimony to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair.
Questions, Comments, and Requests
If you have any questions or have a request for reasonable modification or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Delta Protection Commission at dpc@delta.ca.gov or (916) 375-4800.
Comments submitted to submit@delta.ca.gov by noon on February 9, 2026, will be shared with Commissioners prior to the meeting to the extent possible. Public comments on each agenda item will follow the order of: 1) emailed comments, 2) those verbally requesting to make comments after notice offered by Chair during meeting.
Delta Protection Advisory Committee Members
Chair Anna Swenson and Katherine Wiley (Delta General Public Gerry Goodie Memorial Seat) | Vice Chair Russ Ryan (Delta Water Exporter) | Arron Pellarin and Emily Pappalardo (Delta Business) | Craig Watanabe and Jeff Iniguez (Delta Agriculture) | Todd Bruce and Morris Lum (Delta Recreation) | Edward Hard and Erin Chappell (State Agency) | Jeffrey Twitchell (Delta Flood Entity) | Mariah Looney (Delta Organization) | Jerred Dixon (Delta Conservation/Habitat Non-governmental Organization) | Sam Garcia (Delta Utility/Infrastructure) | Douglas Hsia (Delta Cultural Preservation) | Steven Hutchason (Delta Tribe).
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: Representatives of the California Department of Water Resources, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Delta Stewardship Council, and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy.

National Heritage Area Advisory Committee
2026-03-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Crockett Community Center, 850 Pomona Street, Crockett, 94525, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING AGENDA
National Heritage Area Advisory Committee
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 1 p.m.
Crockett Community Center
850 Pomona Street, Crockett, CA 94525
3/25/2026 Meeting Packet – combined agenda and staff reports (PDF)
Agenda

Call to Order – Amanda Bohl, NHA Advisory Committee Chair
Roll Call
Public Comment – An opportunity for members of the public to address the NHA Advisory Committee regarding items not on the agenda
Approval of December 17, 2025, Meeting Minutes
Update on NHA Activities –Blake Roberts and Kira O’Donnell
2026 Meeting Schedule – Amanda Bohl
Delta NHA Work Plan – Blake Roberts
Passport Program Locations – Blake Roberts
Information Ambassadors – Kira O’Donnell
Report on Delta 250 Ad Hoc Task Group – Task Group
Report on Water Tour Ad Hoc Task Group – Task Group
Member Announcements and Adjourn

The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Committee meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Committee, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Committee welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Committee limits testimony to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair.
Questions, Comments, and Requests
If you have any questions or have a request for reasonable modification or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Delta Protection Commission at dpc@delta.ca.gov or (916) 375-4800.
Comments submitted to submit@delta.ca.gov by noon on March 24, 2026, will be shared with Committee members prior to the meeting to the extent possible. Public comments on each agenda item will follow the order of: 1) emailed comments, 2) those verbally requesting to make comments after notice offered by Chair during meeting.
National Heritage Area Advisory Committee Members
Chair Amanda Bohl | Vice Chair Elizabeth Patterson | Diane Burgis, Commission Chair | Michael Campbell | Colin Coffey | Lisa Craig | Dwayne Eubanks | Morris Lum | Carol Jensen | Don Nottoli | David Stuart | Oscar Villegas, Commissioner | Dan Whaley | Stuart Walthall
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: Amanda Blosser California State Parks | Chris Lim Contra Costa Resource Conservation District | Karen Buhr, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Jeff Henderson, Delta Stewardship Council | Mike Moran, East Bay Regional Park District | Trevor Rice, National Park Service | Desmond Mackell, Suisun Resource Conservation District. Other public agency representatives may also participate as ex-officio members.
ALTERNATE MEMBERS:
Douglas Hsia | Janet Lake | Gia Moreno | Jennifer Chapman | LeighAnn Davis

Delta Protection Advisory Committee
2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:30 | The Reserve at Spanos Park, 6301 West Eight Mile Rd, Stockton, CA, 95219, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING AGENDA
Delta Protection Advisory Committee
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
The Reserve at Spanos Park
6301 West Eight Mile Rd., Stockton, CA 95219
Meeting packet – combined agenda, minutes and staff report (PDF)
Agenda

Call to Order/Flag Salute – Anna Swenson, DPAC Chair
Welcome and Roll Call
Public Comment – An opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee regarding items not on the agenda.
Approval of December 2, 2025, and February 10, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Update on Delta Protection Commission Activities – Executive Director Amanda Bohl
Presentation of I. in the Delta: The Environmental Justice Implications of Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure in the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta Presentation – Restore the Delta
Rivers and Levees Task Group: Work Session to Discuss how the Commission can Support the Maintenance and Improvement of Delta Levees – The Committee
Member Announcements and Next Meeting
Adjourn

The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Committee meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Committee, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Committee welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Committee limits testimony to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair.
Questions, Comments, and Requests
If you have any questions or have a request for reasonable modification or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Delta Protection Commission at dpc@delta.ca.gov or (916) 375-4800.
Comments submitted to submit@delta.ca.gov by noon on April 6, 2026, will be shared with Committee members prior to the meeting to the extent possible. Public comments on each agenda item will follow the order of: 1) emailed comments, 2) those verbally requesting to make comments after notice offered by Chair during meeting.
Delta Protection Advisory Committee Members
Chair Anna Swenson and Katherine Wiley (Delta General Public Gerry Goodie Memorial Seat) | Vice Chair Russ Ryan (Delta Water Exporter) | Arron Pellarin and Emily Pappalardo (Delta Business) | Craig Watanabe and Jeff Iniguez (Delta Agriculture) | TBD and Morris Lum (Delta Recreation) | Edward Hard and Erin Chappell (State Agency) | Jeffrey Twitchell (Delta Flood Entity) | Mariah Looney (Delta Organization) | Jerred Dixon (Delta Conservation/Habitat Non-governmental Organization) | Sam Garcia (Delta Utility/Infrastructure) | Douglas Hsia (Delta Cultural Preservation) | Steven Hutchason (Delta Tribe).
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: Representatives of the California Department of Water Resources, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Delta Stewardship Council, and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy.

Delta Protection Advisory Committee
2026-06-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Rio Vista American Legion Post 178, 610 Francis Way, Rio Vista, CA, 94571, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING AGENDA
Delta Protection Advisory Committee
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Rio Vista American Legion Post 178
610 Francis Way, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Meeting packet – combined agenda and staff reports (PDF)
Agenda

Call to Order/Flag Salute – DPAC Chair Anna Swenson
Welcome and Roll Call
Public Comment – An opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee regarding items not on the agenda
Approval of April 7, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Welcome New Members – DPAC Chair Anna Swenson
Delta Protection Commission Activities – Executive Director Amanda Bohl
Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2026/2027 – Executive Director Amanda Bohl
Bagley-Keene Briefing – Representative from the Attorney General’s Office, Department of Justice
Grant Opportunities and Support for Delta Communities Discussion – Committee
Update on Levees Legislation – Executive Director Amanda Bohl
Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Invasive Plant Control Update – Section Chief Edward Hard
Member Announcements and Next Meeting
Adjourn

The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Committee meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Committee, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Committee welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Committee limits testimony to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair.
Questions, Comments, and Requests
If you have any questions or have a request for reasonable modification or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Delta Protection Commission at dpc@delta.ca.gov or (916) 375-4800.
Comments submitted to submit@delta.ca.gov by noon on June 1, 2026 will be shared with Committee members prior to the meeting to the extent possible. Public comments on each agenda item will follow the order of: 1) emailed comments, 2) those verbally requesting to make comments after notice offered by Chair during meeting.
Delta Protection Advisory Committee Members
Chair Anna Swenson and Katie Wiley (Delta General Public Gerry Goodie Memorial Seat) | Vice Chair Russ Ryan (Delta Water Exporter) | Arron Pellarin and Emily Pappalardo (Delta Business) | Craig Watanabe and Jeff Iniguez (Delta Agriculture) | Pat Tirone and Morris Lum (Delta Recreation) | Edward Hard and Erin Chappell (State Agency) | Jeffrey Twitchell (Delta Flood Entity) | Gia Moreno (Delta Organization) | Jerred Dixon (Delta Conservation/Habitat Non-governmental Organization) | TBD (Delta Utility/Infrastructure) | Douglas Hsia (Delta Cultural Preservation) | Steven Hutchason (Delta Tribe).
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: Representatives of the California Department of Water Resources, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Delta Stewardship Council, and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy.

National Heritage Area Advisory Committee
2026-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Ryde Hotel, 14340 Highway 160, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING AGENDA
National Heritage Area Advisory Committee
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 5 p.m.
The Ryde Hotel, 14340 Highway 160 Walnut Grove, CA 95690
Meeting packet – agenda and staff reports combined (PDF)
Agenda

Call to Order – Amanda Bohl, Executive Director
Roll Call
Public Comment – An opportunity for members of the public to address the NHA Advisory Committee regarding items not on the agenda
Recognition of Contributions Made to the Delta National Heritage Area – Amanda Bohl and Vice Chair Elizabeth Patterson
Approval of March 25, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Appointment of Chair and Election of Vice Chair – Amanda Bohl ACTION ITEM
Update on NHA Activities –Blake Roberts and Kira O’Donnell
NHA 2026-2027 Work Plan and Budget – Blake Roberts
Tourism Branding and Marketing Plan: Brand Identity and Tagline – Kira O’Donnell and Meghan Leno and Angela Bode, Honey Agency
Report from Delta 250 Ad Hoc Task Group – Task Group
Report from Natural Resources Task Group – Task Group
Member Announcements and Adjourn

The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Committee meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Committee, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Committee welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Committee limits testimony to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair.
Questions, Comments, and Requests
If you have any questions or have a request for reasonable modification or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Delta Protection Commission at dpc@delta.ca.gov or (916) 375-4800.
Comments submitted to submit@delta.ca.gov by noon on June 23, 2026, will be shared with Committee members prior to the meeting to the extent possible. Public comments on each agenda item will follow the order of: 1) emailed comments, 2) those verbally requesting to make comments after notice offered by Chair during meeting.
National Heritage Area Advisory Committee Members
Chair Amanda Bohl | Vice Chair Elizabeth Patterson | Diane Burgis, Commission Chair | Michael Campbell | Colin Coffey | Lisa Craig | Dwayne Eubanks | Morris Lum | Carol Jensen | Don Nottoli | David Stuart | Oscar Villegas, Commissioner | Dan Whaley | Stuart Walthall
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: Amanda Blosser California State Parks | Chris Lim Contra Costa Resource Conservation District | Karen Buhr, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Jeff Henderson, Delta Stewardship Council | TBD, East Bay Regional Park District | Trevor Rice, National Park Service | Desmond Mackell, Suisun Resource Conservation District. Other public agency representatives may also participate as ex-officio members.
ALTERNATE MEMBERS:
Douglas Hsia | Janet Lake | Gia Moreno | Jennifer Chapman | LeighAnn Davis

Delta Protection Advisory Committee
2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Heringer Estates Winery, 37375 Netherlands Rd, Clarksburg, CA, 95612
PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING AGENDA
Delta Protection Advisory Committee
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Heringer Estates
37375 Netherlands Road, Clarksburg, CA 95612
Meeting packet – agenda and draft minutes (PDF)
Agenda

Call to Order/Flag Salute – Chair Anna Swenson
Welcome and Roll Call
Public Comment – An opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee regarding items not on the agenda.
Approval of June 2, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Welcome New Members – Chair Anna Swenson
Delta Protection Commission Activities – Executive Director Amanda Bohl
Status and Overview of Golden Mussel Legislation – Allie Umemoto, Legislative Director, Office of Assemblywoman Rhodesia Ransom
Overview of 2027 Central Valley Flood Protection Plan Update – David Moldoff, Department of Water Resources
Update on the Clarksburg Community Park and Aquatic Center – Amanda Beck, Friends of Clarksburg Services and Recreation
Delta Mural Trail Project: Vision and Completion of Hood Mural – Bret Bartholomew and David Sobon, Wide Open Walls
Levee Legislation Status – Emily Pappalardo
Member Announcements and Next Meeting
Adjourn

The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Committee meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Committee, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Committee welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Committee limits testimony to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair.
Questions, Comments, and Requests
If you have any questions or have a request for reasonable modification or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Delta Protection Commission at dpc@delta.ca.gov or (916) 375-4800.
Comments submitted to submit@delta.ca.gov by noon on August 3, 2026, will be shared with Committee members prior to the meeting to the extent possible. Public comments on each agenda item will follow the order of: 1) emailed comments, 2) those verbally requesting to make comments after notice offered by Chair during meeting.
Delta Protection Advisory Committee Members
Chair Anna Swenson and Katie Wiley (Delta General Public Gerry Goodie Memorial Seat) | Vice Chair Russ Ryan (Delta Water Exporter) | Arron Pellarin and Emily Pappalardo (Delta Business) | Craig Watanabe and Jeff Iniguez (Delta Agriculture) | Pat Tirone and Morris Lum (Delta Recreation) | Edward Hard and Erin Chappell (State Agency) | Jeffrey Twitchell (Delta Flood Entity) | Gia Moreno (Delta Organization) | Jerred Dixon (Delta Conservation/Habitat Non-governmental Organization) | Clay Merrill (Delta Utility/Infrastructure) | Douglas Hsia (Delta Cultural Preservation) | Steven Hutchason (Delta Tribe).
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: Representatives of the California Department of Water Resources, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Delta Stewardship Council, and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy.

National Heritage Area Advisory Committee
2026-08-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Rio Vista American Legion Post 178, 610 Francis Way, Rio Vista, CA, 94571, United States
An agenda will be posted here at least 10 days in advance.

National Heritage Area Advisory Committee
2026-09-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-16 13:00 - 15:00 | CA

Delta Protection Advisory Committee
2026-10-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-12-01 17:30 - 19:30 | CA
An agenda will be posted here at least 10 days before the meeting. Learn more about the Committee here.
