Delta Protection Commission

National Heritage Area Advisory Committee
2025-08-20 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Benicia Capitol State Historic Park, 114 West G St., Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING AGENDA
National Heritage Area Advisory Committee
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 10 a.m. (Tour) and 1:00 p.m. (Meeting)
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
114 West G Street, Benicia, CA 94510
Meeting packet – agenda and staff reports (PDF)
Item 4: Draft 6/25/2025 minutes
Tour of Benicia Arsenal departing from Benicia Capitol State Historic Park – 10 a.m.

Benicia Clock Tower, 189 Washington Street, Benicia, CA
Commanding Officer’s Quarters, 1 Washington Street, Benicia, CA
Museum of History Benicia, Arsenal Galleries, 2600 Camel Road, Benicia, CA

Agenda – 1 p.m.

Call to Order – Dan Ray, 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 the June 25, 2025, Meeting Minutes
Update on NHA Activities – Blake Roberts
Tourism Branding and Marketing Plan – Kira O’Donnell and Blake Roberts
Benicia History Discussion
Report on Delta 250 Ad Hoc Task Group – Task Group
Report on and Extend Term of Water Tour Ad Hoc Task Group – Task Group
Report on Proposition 4 Funding – Karen Buhr, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
Partnership and Passport Program Update – Blake Roberts
Business Partnerships – Blake Roberts
Federal Funding Update – Blake Roberts
Delta Heritage Forum Planning – Kira O’Donnell and Blake Roberts
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 August 19, 2025, 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 Dan Ray | 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 | Katie Wiley
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:
Paulette Hennum | Douglas Hsia | Janet Lake | Gia Moreno

Delta Protection Commission Meeting
2025-09-04 11:00 - 12:00 | California Natural Resources Agency, 715 P Street, Room 20-201, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING AGENDA
Delta Protection Commission
Executive Director Selection
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 11 a.m.-noon (end time is approximate)
California Natural Resources Agency
715 P Street, Room 02-221
Sacramento, CA 95814
(Main Meeting Location)
Contra Costa County Government Office
3361 Walnut Boulevard, Suite 140
Brentwood, CA 94513
(Teleconference Location)
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Tuborg Havnevej 19, 2900 Hellerup
Denmark
(Teleconference Location)
Solano County Government Office
675 Texas St., Ste. 6002
Fairfield, CA 94533
(Teleconference Location)
State Lands Commission
100 Howe Avenue, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
(Teleconference Location)
Slater Farms Inc.
36721 Netherlands Rd
Clarksburg, Ca. 95612
(Teleconference Location)
CDFA Building
1220 N Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814
(Teleconference Location)
San Joaquin County Administration Building
44 N San Joaquin St, Ste 627
Stockton, CA 95202
(Teleconference Location)
Delta Farms Reclamation District No. 2030
5555 Zuckerman Road
McDonald Island, CA 95206
(Teleconference Location)
Members of the public are invited to participate from the main meeting location or any of the teleconferenced locations.
Agenda

Call to order and Flag Salute
Welcome & Roll Call
Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not on the agenda
Closed Session – The Delta Protection Commission will meet in closed session to consider candidates for the Executive Director position. This closed session is authorized by Government Code section 11126, subdivision (a)(1).
Discussion regarding salary for the Executive Director and any additional direction regarding subsequent steps in the hiring process.
Adjourn

The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Commission meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Commission, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Commission welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Commission 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. Attachments and additional information can be found on the Delta Protection Commission website: delta.ca.gov.
Comments submitted to submit@delta.ca.gov by noon on September 3, 2025, 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 Commission Members
Diane Burgis, Chair, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors | John Vasquez, Vice Chair, Solano County Board of Supervisors | Oscar Villegas, Yolo County Board of Supervisors | Patrick Hume, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors | Sonny Dhaliwal, San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors | Anissa Williams, Cities of Contra Costa and Solano counties | David Kent, Cities of Sacramento and Yolo Counties | Cameron Bregman, Cities of San Joaquin County | Jim Paroli, Central Delta Reclamation Districts | Tom Slater, North Delta Reclamation Districts | TBD, South Delta Reclamation Districts | Toks Omishakin, CA State Transportation Agency | Karen Ross, CA Department of Food and Agriculture | Wade Crowfoot, CA Natural Resources Agency | TBD, CA State Lands Commission
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: Rhodesia Ransom, California State Assembly | Jerry McNerney, California State Senate

Delta Protection Commission Meeting
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | West Sacramento Community Center, 1075 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA, 95691, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING AGENDA
Delta Protection Commission
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5-7 p.m. (end time is approximate)
West Sacramento Community Center
1075 West Capitol Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Meeting packet (PDF)
Agenda

Call to order and Flag Salute
Welcome & Roll Call
Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not on the agenda

Closed Session Agenda

The Commission will meet in closed session to interview candidates for the Executive Director position and to consider and take possible action on the appointment of an Executive Director. This closed session is authorized by Government Code section 11126, subdivision (a)(1).
If necessary, the Commission may meet in closed session to consider and take possible action on the appointment of an Interim Executive Director. This closed session is authorized by Government Code section 11126, subdivision (a)(1).

After the closed session, the Commission will reconvene in open session and make any required report.
Consent Agenda

Approval of Draft Meeting Minutes:

July 17, 2025
August 6, 2025
September 4, 2025
Executive Director Selection Ad Hoc Committee:

July 23, 2025
July 29, 2025

Consider Appointments to the National Heritage Area Advisory Committee

Regular Agenda

Discussion and possible action regarding appointment and salary for the Executive Director and subsequent steps in the hiring process.
Report on Delta Stewardship Council Activities – Chair Diane Burgis
Report on Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) Activities – Anna Swenson (DPAC Chair)
Executive Director’s Report – Dan Ray, Interim Executive Director
Commissioner Comments/Announcements
Adjourn

The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Commission meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Commission, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Commission welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Commission 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. Attachments and additional information can be found on the Delta Protection Commission website: delta.ca.gov.
Comments submitted to submit@delta.ca.gov by noon on September 17, 2025, 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 Commission Members
Diane Burgis, Chair, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors | John Vasquez,
Vice Chair, Solano County Board of Supervisors | Oscar Villegas, Yolo County Board of Supervisors | Patrick Hume, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors | Sonny Dhaliwal, San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors | Anissa Williams, Cities of Contra Costa and Solano counties | David Kent, Cities of Sacramento and Yolo Counties | Cameron Bregman, Cities of San Joaquin County | Jim Paroli, Central Delta Reclamation Districts | Tom Slater, North Delta Reclamation Districts | TBD, South Delta Reclamation Districts | Toks Omishakin, CA State Transportation Agency | Karen Ross, CA Department of Food and Agriculture | Wade Crowfoot, CA Natural Resources Agency | TBD, CA State Lands Commission
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: Rhodesia Ransom, California State Assembly | Jerry McNerney, California State Senate

CANCELED - Delta Protection Advisory Committee
2025-10-07 17:30 - 19:30 | CA
This meeting has been canceled.
The Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) provides recommendations to the Delta Protection Commission on diverse interests within the Delta, including the Delta’s ecosystem, water supply, socioeconomic sustainability, recreation, agriculture, flood control, environment, water resources, utility infrastructure, and other Delta issues. This fifteen-member committee is appointed by the Commission and meets regularly; members serve three-year terms and may be re-appointed. Meetings are open to the public and everyone’s input is welcome. The Committee was created by the Delta Protection Act, Public Resources Code Section 29753(a). This is its Charter (PDF).
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
2025-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Big Break Visitor Center, 69 Big Break Rd, Oakley, CA, 94561
PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING AGENDA
National Heritage Area Advisory Committee
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 1 p.m.
Big Break Visitor Center
69 Big Break Road Oakley, CA
Meeting packet – agenda and staff reports combined (PDF)
Agenda

Call to Order – Amanda Bohl, NHA Advisory Committee Chair
Welcome and Roll Call — Introductions with a Special Welcome to the New Executive Director
Public Comment – An opportunity for members of the public to address the NHA Advisory Committee regarding items not on the agenda
Approval of August 20, 2025, Meeting Minutes
Update on NHA Activities – Blake Roberts and Kira O’Donnell
Tourism Branding and Marketing Plan – Maggie Giordanengo, Meghan Leno, and Ash Rodseth of Honey Agency, Inc.
Membership of Tourism and Marketing Plan-Related Advisory Task Groups – Amanda Bohl
Recognition of Past Committee Members – Blake Roberts
Report on Delta 250 Ad Hoc Task Group – Task Group
Report on Water Tour Ad Hoc Task Group – Task Group
Partnership and Passport Program Update – Blake Roberts
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 October 28, 2025, 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 | Katie Wiley
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 Commission Meeting
2025-11-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Delta Conservancy, 1450 Halyard Drive, Suite 6, West Sacramento, CA, 95691, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING AGENDA
Delta Protection Commission
Monday, November 3, 2025, 5-7 p.m. (end time is approximate)
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy Conference Room
1450 Halyard Drive, Suite 6, West Sacramento CA
Meeting packet (PDF)
Webcast via TEAMS
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Agenda

Call to order and Flag Salute
Welcome Executive Director Amanda Bohl & Roll Call
Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not on the agenda

Consent Agenda

Approval of Draft September 18, 2025, Meeting Minutes

Regular Agenda

Report on Delta Stewardship Council Activities – Chair Diane Burgis
Report on Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) Activities – DPAC Chair Anna Swenson
Executive Director’s Report – Amanda Bohl, Executive Director
Approval of 2026 Meeting Schedule – Amanda Bohl, Executive Director
Consideration and Potential Approval of Proposed Consent Agreement with Department of Justice and Delegation of Authority to the Executive Director to Execute the Agreement – Amanda Bohl, Executive Director and Nicole Rinke, Counsel
Discussion Regarding the Department of Water Resource’s Submittal of a Certification of Consistency for the Delta Conveyance Project to the Delta Stewardship Council on October 17, 2025, and the Commission’s Procedural Options for a Potential Response – Virginia Gardiner, Program Manager
Commissioner Comments/Announcements
Adjourn

The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Commission meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Commission, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Commission welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. For each agenda item, the Commission will invite public comment; comment will be limited to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair. Meeting materials will be made available on the Commission’s website prior to the meeting. Hard copies will also be available at the in-person meeting location.
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. Attachments and additional information can be found on the Delta Protection Commission website: delta.ca.gov.
Comments submitted to submit@delta.ca.gov by noon on November 2, 2025, 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 Commission Members
Diane Burgis, Chair, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors | John Vasquez, Vice Chair, Solano County Board of Supervisors | Oscar Villegas, Yolo County Board of Supervisors | Patrick Hume, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors | Sonny Dhaliwal, San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors | Anissa Williams, Cities of Contra Costa and Solano counties | David Kent, Cities of Sacramento and Yolo Counties | Cameron Bregman, Cities of San Joaquin County | Jim Paroli, Central Delta Reclamation Districts | Tom Slater, North Delta Reclamation Districts | TBD, South Delta Reclamation Districts | Toks Omishakin, CA State Transportation Agency | Karen Ross, CA Department of Food and Agriculture | Wade Crowfoot, CA Natural Resources Agency | TBD, CA State Lands Commission
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: Rhodesia Ransom, California State Assembly | Jerry McNerney, California State Senate

Delta Protection Commission Meeting
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | The Willow Ballroom, 10724 California 160, Hood, CA, 95639
PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING AGENDA
Delta Protection Commission
***IMPORTANT NOTE: Some items on this agenda were continued to Nov. 17. Read the Notice of Continuance to Nov. 17 here. The notice includes new location and remote participation information.***
Amended 11/4/25
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 5-7 p.m. (end time is approximate)
The Willow Ballroom, 10724 California 160, Hood, CA

Meeting packet – combined agenda and staff reports (PDF)
Item 10 Attachment 2 (PDF)
Letter to Commission from Delta Caucus of the Legislature (PDF)

Agenda
1. Call to order and Flag Salute
2. Welcome & Roll Call
3. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not on the agenda
4. Presentation of award by Sacramento Valley Section, American Planning Association for the National Heritage Area Management Plan – Blake Roberts, Program Manager
Closed Session Agenda
5. The Commission will meet in closed session to discuss potential litigation pursuant to Government Code, Section 11126(e)(2)(B), (e)(2)(C).
Consent Agenda
6. Approval of Draft November 3, 2025, Meeting Minutes
Regular Agenda
7. Approval of 2026 Meeting Schedule (if not acted on at 11/3/25 Commission meeting) – Amanda Bohl, Executive Director (action taken on 11/3/25)
8. Consideration and Potential Approval of Proposed Consent Agreement with Department of Justice and Delegation of Authority to the Executive Director to Execute the Agreement (if not acted on at 11/3/25 Commission meeting) – Amanda Bohl, Executive Director and Nicole Rinke, Counsel (action taken on 11/3/25)
9. Review of the Delta Conveyance Project’s Benefit-Cost Assessment and Economic Implications – Dr. Jeff Michael, Director, Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of Montana
10. Consideration, potential approval, and direction to staff, including any delegation as appropriate, on Commission response to the Department of Water Resource’s Submittal of a Certification of Consistency for the Delta Conveyance Project to the Delta Stewardship Council on October 17, 2025, including four potential options:
a. Filing appeal with the Delta Stewardship Council;
b. Submitting comments to the Delta Stewardship Council on any appeals filed by others;
c. Filing appeal with Delta Stewardship Council and submitting comments to the Delta Stewardship Council on any appeals filed by others;
d. Taking no action.
– Virginia Gardiner, Program Manager
11. Commissioner Comments/Announcements
12. Adjourn
The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Commission meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Commission, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Commission welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Commission 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. Attachments and additional information can be found on the Delta Protection Commission website: delta.ca.gov.
Comments submitted to submit@delta.ca.gov by noon on November 12, 2025, 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 Commission Members
Diane Burgis, Chair, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors | John Vasquez, Vice Chair, Solano County Board of Supervisors | Oscar Villegas, Yolo County Board of Supervisors | Patrick Hume, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors | Sonny Dhaliwal, San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors | Anissa Williams, Cities of Contra Costa and Solano counties | David Kent, Cities of Sacramento and Yolo Counties | Cameron Bregman, Cities of San Joaquin County | Jim Paroli, Central Delta Reclamation Districts | Tom Slater, North Delta Reclamation Districts | TBD, South Delta Reclamation Districts | Toks Omishakin, CA State Transportation Agency | Karen Ross, CA Department of Food and Agriculture | Wade Crowfoot, CA Natural Resources Agency | TBD, CA State Lands Commission
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: Rhodesia Ransom, California State Assembly | Jerry McNerney, California State Senate

Delta Protection Commission Meeting - Continuance of Nov. 13 Meeting
2025-11-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Delta Conservancy, 1450 Halyard Drive, Suite 6, West Sacramento, CA, 95691, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING AGENDA
Delta Protection Commission
Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: 1450 Halyard Drive, Suite 6, West Sacramento 95691
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Additional locations identified below
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT/CONTINUANCE OF REGULAR MEETING
At its regular meeting on November 13, 2025, the Delta Protection Commission determined to adjourn its meeting and continue the meeting to November 17, 2025, at 10:00 am.
This adjournment/continuance of the November 13, 2025, regular meeting is made pursuant to Government Code sections 11128.5 and 11129. A copy of this notice is being posted at the November 13, 2025, meeting location within 24 hours of the original meeting adjournment and is also being posted online.
Materials for Nov. 13 meeting:

Meeting packet – combined agenda and staff reports (PDF)
Item 10 Attachment 2 (PDF)
Letter to Commission from Delta Caucus of the Legislature (PDF)

AGENDA

Call to order and Flag Salute
Welcome & Roll Call
Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not on the agenda
(item 5 on Nov. 13 agenda) The Commission will meet in closed session to discuss potential litigation pursuant to Government Code, Section 11126(e)(2)(B), (e)(2)(C).
(Item 10 on Nov. 13 agenda) Consideration, potential approval, and direction to staff, including any delegation as appropriate, on Commission response to the Department of Water Resource’s Submittal of a Certification of Consistency for the Delta Conveyance Project to the Delta Stewardship Council on October 17, 2025, including four potential options:

a. Filing appeal with the Delta Stewardship Council;
b. Submitting comments to the Delta Stewardship Council on any appeals filed by others;
c. Filing appeal with Delta Stewardship Council and submitting comments to the Delta Stewardship Council on any appeals filed by others;
d. Taking no action.
–Virginia Gardiner, Program Manager

Commissioner Comments/Announcements
Adjourn

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. Additional information can be found on the Delta Protection Commission website: delta.ca.gov.
Notice of Remote Participation
Pursuant to Government Code section 11123, the primary physical location of the meeting is 1450 Halyard Drive, Suite 6, West Sacramento, CA, 95691. The public may attend the meeting at this location in person. Commission members will participate remotely in this meeting. The public will have the same level of remote participation access as Commission members.
Teleconference locations
Teleconference Location #1: 675 Texas St., Ste. 6500, Fairfield, CA 94533
Teleconference Location #2: 44 N San Joaquin St, Ste. 627, Stockton, CA 95202
Teleconference Location #3: 215 W Oak St., Ste. 6, Lodi, CA 95240
Teleconference Location #4: 36721 Netherlands Rd., Clarksburg, CA 95612
Teleconference Location #5: 700 H Street, Ste. 2450, Sacramento, CA 95814
Teleconference Location #6: 702 Annemarie Way, Isleton, CA 95641
Teleconference Location #7: 5555 Zuckerman Rd., Stockton, CA 95206
Teleconference Location #8: 500 Jefferson Blvd, Building A, Ste. C, West Sacramento, CA 95605
Teleconference Location #9: 1220 N Street, Ste. 408, Sacramento, CA 95814
Teleconference Location #10: 7488 Shoreline Drive, Stockton, CA 95219
Teleconference Location #11: 3230 Main Street, Oakley CA 94561
Teleconference Location #12: 1806 W. Kettleman Lane, Ste. L, Lodi CA 95242
Delta Protection Commission Members
Diane Burgis, Chair, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors | John Vasquez, Vice Chair, Solano County Board of Supervisors | Oscar Villegas, Yolo County Board of Supervisors | Patrick Hume, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors | Sonny Dhaliwal, San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors | Anissa Williams, Cities of Contra Costa and Solano counties | David Kent, Cities of Sacramento and Yolo Counties | Cameron Bregman, Cities of San Joaquin County | Jim Paroli, Central Delta Reclamation Districts | Tom Slater, North Delta Reclamation Districts | TBD, South Delta Reclamation Districts | Toks Omishakin, CA State Transportation Agency | Karen Ross, CA Department of Food and Agriculture | Wade Crowfoot, CA Natural Resources Agency | TBD, CA State Lands Commission
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: Rhodesia Ransom, California State Assembly | Jerry McNerney, California State Senate

Delta Protection Advisory Committee
2025-12-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Clarksburg School House – park on River Road side, 36397 N Center St, Clarksburg, CA, 95612
PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING AGENDA
Delta Protection Advisory Committee
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Clarksburg Schoolhouse
36397 North Center Street (parking on River Road side)
Clarksburg, CA 95612
Combined agenda and staff report (PDF)
Agenda

Call to Order/Flag Salute – Anna Swenson, DPAC Chair
Welcome and Roll Call – Introductions with a Special Welcome to the New Executive Director, Amanda Bohl
Public Comment – An opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee regarding items not on the agenda.
Approval of August 5, 2025, Meeting Minutes
Approval of 2026 Meeting Schedule
Recognition of Angels Recovery Dive Team – Chair Swenson and Juan Heredia
Update on Delta Protection Commission activities – Amanda Bohl, Executive Director
Clarksburg Trail Update – Virginia Gardiner, Program Manager
Golden Mussel Update – The Committee
Task Group Report Out on Rivers and Levees – The Committee
Delta High School Parent Group Facility Update – Gia Moreno
Freeport Jurisdiction Inquiry – Janet Lake and the Freeport Community Group
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 December 1, 2025, 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
2025-12-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Rio Vista Community Center, 45 Main Street, Rio Vista, 94571, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING AGENDA
National Heritage Area Advisory Committee
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 1 p.m.
Rio Vista Community Center
45 Main Street, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Agenda 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 August 20, 2025, and October 29, 2025, Meeting Minutes
Rio Vista Heritage Presentation – Tom Surh, RioVision
2026 Meeting Schedule – Amanda Bohl
Update on NHA Activities – Blake Roberts
Report on Delta 250 Ad Hoc Task Group – Task Group
Report on Water Tour Ad Hoc Task Group – Task Group
VisitCADelta.com Events Calendar – Holly Heyser
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 December 16, 2025, 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 | Katie Wiley
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
2026-02-10 17:30 - 19:30 | 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, 2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:30, 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.

National Heritage Area Advisory Committee
2026-06-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-16 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
An agenda will be posted here at least 10 days in advance.
