Delta Protection Commission

Delta Marketing Workshop Series - Mixed Bag
2021-07-29 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
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Are you a small business owner in the Delta and looking for easy, low-cost ways to expand your marketing efforts? The Delta Protection Commission, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy, and Visit CA Delta invite you to a free, four-part Delta Marketing Workshop Series to help your small business grow and thrive. We know that marketing your business on top of running the many other aspects of your business can feel like a daunting task, and we would like to help you with simple, step-by-step actions that you can take to share your products and services with your customers.
The fourth workshop will be a “mixed bag” of marketing tools and ideas – business chambers, guerilla marketing, email campaigns, listing directories, search engines, and more!

Please join us on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM via Zoom for this free and informative session. You will hear from Delta chamber leaders and we will share helpful examples from Delta businesses. There will also be plenty of time for questions!

April 29, 2021 – Websites (Workshop recording available)
May 27, 2021 – Social media (Workshop recording available)
June 24, 2021 – In-person marketing (Workshop recording coming soon)
July 29, 2021 – Mixed Bag (Workshop recording available)

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Management Plan Open House and Public Workshop - Benicia
2021-08-30 17:15 - 20:00 | Benicia Veterans Memorial Hall, 1150 1st St., Benicia, CA, 94510
You are invited!
Visit and learn about the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area and discuss your ideas to preserve, celebrate, and share the important stories and places of the Delta and Carquinez Strait.
In 2019, Congress designated the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Carquinez Strait as the first National Heritage Area in California.
Now it’s time to plan for the future of this special place.
We invite you to attend either of two public workshops on the management plan process for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta NHA. We will discuss the types of initiatives that the NHA could pursue, what stories you want to tell about the region, and how partners can be involved in the NHA.
NHAs are nationally significant living landscapes – places that recognize their history, heritage, and culture while continuing to advance and change. NHAs are community-driven and serve as catalysts for community revitalization projects, such as revitalization of historic Main Streets, investments in historic and cultural attractions, trails, and riverfront access, and development of businesses opportunities.
The Delta Protection Commission is the coordinating entity for the NHA, one of 55 NHAs across the country. For more information about the Delta National Heritage Area, visit our NHA webpage.
Register for the Benicia or Walnut Grove Workshop.
Monday, August 30
Benicia Veterans Memorial Hall
1150 1st St, Benicia, CA 94510
Tuesday, August 31
Jean Harvie Community Center
14273 River Rd, Walnut Grove, CA 95690
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM Open House
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Workshop
These in-person meetings will follow local COVID-19 guidance.

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Management Plan Open House and Public Workshop - Walnut Grove
2021-08-31 17:15 - 20:00 | Jean Harvie Community Center, 14273 River Road, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690

Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) Meeting
2021-09-07 17:00 | Virtual
The DPAC meeting agenda includes:
1. Call to Order/Flag Salute/Welcome – Mark Pruner, DPAC Chair
2. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee regarding items not on the agenda
3. Receive report on recent Delta Stewardship Council (DSC) activities – Ryan Stanbra, Delta Stewardship Council (25 mins.)
4. Receive update on proposed Delta Cross Channel improvement project – Colin Maloney, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (20 minutes)
5. Receive update on Delta Protection Commission activities – Erik Vink (20 mins.)
6. Member Announcements and Adjourn
Remote meeting via Zoom
Zoom link
Meeting ID: 841 618 18854
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Phone number: 888 363 4734 (US Toll Free)
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Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting
2021-09-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Management Plan Advisory Committee will be meeting virtually on Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The agenda includes updates on the NHA Advisory Task Groups, the public workshops, and the Partnership Plan. For more information, visit the National Heritage Area webpage.

Zoom Link
Meeting ID 850 2041 2051
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Phone number: 888 363 4734 (US Toll Free)
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Great Delta Trail Master Plan Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
2021-09-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
The Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Technical Advisory Committee will be meeting to discuss the Great Delta Trail Master Plan, including a recent Levee Manager Survey.
Friday, September 17, 2021
Noon to 1:30 PM
Join by Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 936 7293 7251
or phone: 1-669-900-9128

Delta Waterway Cleanup
2021-09-18 09:00 - 12:00
The Delta Waterway Cleanup, part of California Coastal Cleanup Day, is Saturday, September 18, 2021. Cleaning neighborhoods, parks, street gutters, and waterways helps to protect not only the Delta but also our oceans, as trash travels through storm drains, creeks, and rivers both locally and out to the coastline and beyond.
Ready to make a difference? Visit www.delta.ca.gov/cleanup

Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) Meeting
2021-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
The DPAC meeting agenda includes:
1. Call to Order/Flag Salute/Welcome – Mark Pruner, DPAC Chair
2. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee regarding items not on the agenda
3. Receive and discuss report on Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority Stakeholder Engagement Committee – Capt. Jim Cox, DPAC and DCA-SEC member (10 mins.)
4. Receive and discuss final draft recommendations for Great Delta Trail Master Plan – Virginia Gardiner (25 minutes)
5. Receive update on Delta Flood Preparedness and deltafloodready.com – Stacy Hayden (20 minutes)
6. Receive update on Delta Protection Commission activities – Erik Vink (20 mins.)
7. Member Announcements and Adjourn
The November agenda (PDF) is available.
Remote meeting via Zoom
Zoom link
Meeting ID: 896 575 47970
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Phone number: 888 363 4734 (US Toll Free)
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2021 Delta Heritage Forum
2021-11-03 | Virtual
The 2021 Delta Heritage Forum was a free event focused on the preparation of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Management Plan, efforts to preserve and tell Delta stories, and opportunities for partnerships and collaboration.
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM – Introduction and Update on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area (Video)
Delta NHA Program Manager Blake Roberts gave participants an update on NHA activities and the current management plan process.
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM – Heritage Adventures Workshop (Video)
Planning for the Delta NHA and the Great California Delta Trail seeks to raise awareness about and access to the region. This workshop developed potential adventures for visitors and explored the concept of adventure hubs – towns and places that serve as stopping points and gateways to different adventures.
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM – Communicating the Stories of the Delta and Carquinez Strait (Video)
John Muir coined the term “interpretation” to describe guided walks, signs, videos, events, and other techniques that help visitors develop a connection to a place or thing. This session discussed what is currently happening with interpretation in the region and identified needs.
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM – Management Plan Public Workshop (Video)
This workshop presented the major action areas emerging from community outreach and engagement over the past year. Participants provided input on the proposed action areas, discussed the role of the Delta NHA, and identified potential partnerships. Outcomes from this session will inform the preparation of the management plan.
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM – Lightning Talks

The Delta National Heritage Area – It’s for the Birds! – John Takekawa, Suisun Resource Conservation District (Note: No video due to recording error.)
History of Hood (Video) – Gia Moreno, Hood Community Council

Visit the 2020 Delta Heritage Forum webpage for videos of last year’s lightning talks.
More information about the National Heritage Area can be found on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area webpage.

Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) Meeting
2022-01-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
The DPAC meeting agenda includes:
1. Call to Order/Flag Salute/Welcome – Mark Pruner, DPAC Chair
2. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee regarding items not on the agenda
3. Election of 2022 DPAC Chair and Vice-Chair – Mark Pruner (10 min.)
4. Receive update on proposed “Delta as Place” survey of Delta residents – Dr. Jessica Rudnick and Lita Brydie, Delta Stewardship Council (15 min.)
5. Receive report on State Lands Commission effort to remove abandoned and derelict vessels ($12 million in FY 2021-22 budget) – Speaker to be determined, State Lands Commission
6. Receive and discuss report on Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority Stakeholder Engagement Committee – Douglas Hsia, DPAC and DCA-SEC member (10 mins.)
7. Receive update on Delta Protection Commission activities – Erik Vink (20 mins.)
8. Member Announcements and Adjourn
The January meeting agenda (PDF) is available.
Remote meeting via Zoom
Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 667 90035
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Phone number: 888 363 4734 (US Toll Free)
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Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) Meeting
2022-03-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
The DPAC meeting agenda includes:
1. Call to Order/Flag Salute/Welcome – Mariah Looney, DPAC Chair
2. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee regarding items not on the agenda
3. Receive update on Delta Drought Response Pilot Program – Campbell Ingram, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy (25 min.)
4. Receive update on Delta Protection Commission activities – Erik Vink (20 mins.)
5. Member Announcements and Adjourn
Remote meeting via Zoom
Zoom link
Meeting ID: 854 453 01459
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Phone number: 888 363 4734 (US Toll Free)
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Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting
2022-03-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
1. Call to Order – Erik Vink, Delta Protection Commission, NHA Advisory Committee Chair
2. Public Comment – An opportunity for members of the public to address the NHA Advisory Committee regarding items not on the Agenda
3. NHA Advisory Committee Member Updates (10 mins.)
4. NHA Mission and Vision Statements – Augie Carlino, Point Heritage Development Consulting (Point HDC) (30 mins.)
5. NHA Interpretive Themes – Katie Metraux, California State Parks (20 mins.)
6. Online Survey – Carolyn Brackett, Point HDC (10 mins.)
7. NHA Advisory Task Groups Update and Next Steps – Carolyn Brackett, Point HDC and Katie Metraux, California State Parks (20 mins.)
8. Member Announcements and Adjourn
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 843 6861 4376
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Phone number: 888 363 4734 (US Toll Free)
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Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area (Delta NHA) Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting
2022-05-05 15:00 | Virtual
Teleconference and Web-based (Zoom) Meeting Only; No Physical Meeting Location
The Delta NHA agenda includes discussions on the NHA mission and vision statements, the Heritage Development & Tourism and Resource Stewardship objectives, strategies, and roles, plus the Management Plan Resource Inventory.
